The UK rock scene is producing great music from several great bands and Deadblondestars has positioned themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Singer/guitarist Gary Walker joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands highly acclaimed new album "Metamorphosis" on an all new episode of The New Music Spotlight. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Deadblondestars https://www.deadblondestars.com h...
Feb 21, 2023•59 min
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Orianthi show at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Orianthi https://www.orianthi.me https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi/ https://twitter.com/orianthi https://www.instagram.com/iamorianthi/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram....
Feb 12, 2023•28 min
The band Empyre is quickly becoming one of the faces of the emerging UK rock scene! WIth their new album "Relentless" out March 31st lead singer Henrik Steenholdt returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands new music and how the creative process differed from the previous album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Empyre https://www.empyre.co.uk https://www.facebo...
Feb 10, 2023•54 min
Jared James Nichols checks in with The Hook Rocks to discuss his new self titled album out this past January. Jared discusses his approach and going beyond his comfort zone with his new music. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Jared James Nichols https://www.jaredjamesnichols.com https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols https://www.instagram.com/jaredjamesnichols...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Sydney Taylor returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. From the days of being in Black Sabbath to reaching the height of his popularity with his music in the '80s and his reality TV show in the 2000's Ozzy has stood the test of time. We reflect on his career, his music, and his place in rock history. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Sydney Tay...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Their music is instantly recognizable with decades of songs that connect with each generation. The Hook Rocks talks with the legendary guitarist Rick Nielsen and drummer Daxx Nielsen about Cheap Trick, Jeff Beck, their presence in pop culture, and the new project with Andy Rio, Rock'n Vodka. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Cheap Trick http://www.cheaptrick.com ht...
Feb 05, 2023•54 min
Renowned producer and songwriter Scott Stevens talks with The Hook Rocks about his career, the new single "Spirits High" from his band The Exies, and much more. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Scott Stevens https://www.indegoot.com/scott-stevens The Exies - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077173459467 https://www.instagram.com/exiesscott/ https://twitt...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 36 min
"East Coast/West Coast In Between" is the new album by Fastest Land Animal! Lead singer & guitarist Screamin Jack Novak joins The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk their new music and influences plus much more. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Fastest Land Animal https://fastestlandanimal.band https://www.facebook.com/flabandofficial https://www.instagram...
Jan 27, 2023•52 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the US Senate Hearing against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. We discuss their attempts to manipulate the live entertainment market on multiple fronts and an update on the ongoing regulations against TIKTok. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Kristi Enigl https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl https://www.instagra...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Buddy Guy & Leilani Kilgore show at Buddy Guy's Blues Legends in Chicago, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Buddy Guy https://buddyguy.com https://www.facebook.com/therealbuddyguy https://twitter.com/buddyguys https://www.instagram.com/therealbuddyguy Leilani Kilgore https://leilanikilgore.com https://www.facebook.com/Leilan...
Jan 22, 2023•40 min
Guitarist/Singer Richie Kotzen joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the upcoming Winery Dogs album "lll" out February 3rd. Richie talks reconnecting with Mike Portnoy, & Billy Sheehan plus much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods The Winery Dogs http://www.thewinerydogs.com https://www.facebook.com/TheWineryDogs/ https://www.instagram.com/TheWineryDogs/ https://...
Jan 16, 2023•43 min
2022 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 20 albums ND TOP 5 EP'S with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 2 of the discussion as we countdown from #10 through #1. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Chris Corradetti https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https:/...
Jan 06, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 450
2022 was another great year for rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 20 albums AND The TOP 5 EP'S with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 1 of the discussion as we countdown from #20 through #11. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network www.pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Chris Corradetti https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks h...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 449
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2022! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the 4th quarter of 2022 and choose are favorites! Once again, with so much great music being released some difficult choices had to be made. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://panthe...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 448
Blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Leilani Kilgore is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Leilani talks about the importance of the blues, writing music for both the guitar and lyrically, and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Leilani Kilgore https://leilanikilgore.com https://www.facebook.com/LeilaniKilgoreMusic/ https://www.instag...
Dec 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 447
With two new singles to finish of 2022 Robert Jon & The Wreck are ready to embark on a UK/European tour beginning this February before returning to the states. Robert Jon Burrison talks with The Hook Rocks about the upcoming tour, their new singles, and their evolution as artists. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Robert Jon & The Wreck https://robertjonand...
Dec 26, 2022•50 min•Ep. 446
With her new album "Head Above Water" coming out in January singer/songwriter Laura Cox talks with The Hook Rocks about her new music, her evolution as an artist, and more. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Laura Cox https://www.lauracoxmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/lauracoxofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/lauracoxofficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebo...
Dec 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 445
The Hook Rocks resident audio expert Rob (SkylabTapes) returns to talk the history and resurgence of vinyl. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rob/SkyLabTapes https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 444
Black Lakes vocalist Will Preston joins Jay Scott on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Recently chosen by Emerging Rock Bands magazine as having the album of the year Will talks about his rock 'n' roll journey, Black Lakes debut album "For All We've Left Behind", and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Black Lakes https://www.blacklakes.com https://www.f...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 443
Dorothy Martin from Dorothy is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks. In this wide ranging discussion we talk about her new album "Gifts From The Holy Ghost" as well as her life , her spirituality, and the world today. Please enjoy the conversation, Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Dorothy https://dorothyonfire.com https://www.facebook.com/itsdorothysucka/ https://www.instagram.com/dorothy/ h...
Dec 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 442
The Hook Rocks talks with Karl from New Classic Rock in North America on what new & emerging bands and artists to watch in 2023! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts New Classic Rock in North America Twitter @NCRinNA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ncrin.na.7 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newclassicrock.in.northamerica/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.c...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 441
Co-host of The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast Jason Johantges checks in with The Hook Rocks for a fun conversation on music, band '80s movies and more! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The All Things Blues & Southern Rock Podcast Spotify Podcast- Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods http...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 440
Thundermother guitarist Filippa Nassil stops by The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to discuss the bands Summer/Fall tour with The Scorpions and the experience of touring North America for the first time, in support of their new album "Black & Gold". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Thundermother https://www.thundermother.com https://www.facebook.com/thundermot...
Dec 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 439
The Hook Rocks chats with Groove Council member Rich (@pachyrhizodus) about his rock t-shirt collection as well as why they are so important to rock community. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rich Twitter (@pachyrhizodus) The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ Learn more about y...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 438
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown show at Reggies in Chicago, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com https://www.facebook.com/TylerBryantAndTheShakedown https://twitter.com/tbshakedown https://www.instagram.com/tbshakedown/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.c...
Nov 24, 2022•22 min•Ep. 437
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Blackberry Smoke show at The Coronado Performing Arts Centre in Rockford, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Blackberry Smoke https://www.blackberrysmoke.com https://www.facebook.com/BlackberrySmoke https://twitter.com/blackberrysmoke https://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmoke/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks ...
Nov 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 436
The Hook Rocks welcomes Jordan & Talor Steinberg from The Moon City Masters. We discuss their new album "The Famous Moon City Masters", their music journey, and much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Moon City Masters https://www.mooncitymasters.com https://www.facebook.com/MoonCityMasters https://www.instagram.com/mooncitymasters/ https://twitter.com/...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 435
The Hook Rocks Live Album Review Quarterly series continues with a discussion on the legendary Judas Priest album "Unleashed In The East{". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to bands legacy and career prior to their big albums in the '80s. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Judas Priest https://www.j...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 434
Guitarist Matt Stubbs from the traditional blues band GA-20 joins The Hook Rocks to discuss their new album "Crackdown". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts GA-20 https://ga20band.com https://www.facebook.com/GA20blues/ https://www.instagram.com/ga20band/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/th...
Nov 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 433
Devon Allman joins The Hook Rocks to talk his music journey and the new Allman Family Revival Tour. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Devon Allman The Allman Family Revival https://www.allmanfamilyrevival.com https://www.facebook.com/devonallman https://twitter.com/devonallman https://www.instagram.com/devonallmanofficial/?hl=en The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.c...
Nov 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 432