We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from July through September 2023! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the third quarter of 2023 and choose our 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. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode! The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHoo...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Ayron Jones hits #1 again on the Billboard mainstream rock charts with his latest single "Blood In The Water". He talks with The Hook Rocks about his new album "Chronicles of The Kid", staying in the present, and being prepared for success as he grows in popularity. Please enjoy the episode! Ayron Jones https://www.ayronjonesmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ayronjonesmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/ayronjonesmusic/?hl=en https://twitter.com/AyronJonesMusic The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook...
Oct 03, 2023•44 min
Formerly of Philadelphia & now in Arizona bassist Rachel Bello is navigating her way through the world of rock 'n' roll. She chats with The hook Rocks about being influenced by Aerosmith and how she started playing bass. We talk her current gig entertaining audiences with Hollywood Gods & Monster which allows her to expand her knowledge of the instrument. We also discuss her love for animals and her involvement in rescuing them. Please enjoy the conversation! Rachel Bello https://www.fac...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min
After being put on hold due to the pandemic, 1000mods are finally touring North America. Drummer Labros G speaks to The Hook Rocks about the tour, the band, and being able to play songs from their 2020 album "Youth of Dissent" for fans in the states. Please enjoy the episode! 1000mods https://www.1000mods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/1000mods https://www.instagram.com/1000mods/ https://twitter.com/1000_mods?lang=gl The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/...
Sep 29, 2023•43 min
Fresh off the release of "Glory" The Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons shares his struggles with the creative process and his own personal growth while recording their new album. He speaks of how the band persevered, dug deep, and how proud he is of the music they recorded. . Please enjoy the episode! Glorious Sons https://www.theglorioussons.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheGloriousSons/ https://www.instagram.com/theglorioussons/ https://twitter.com/TheGloriousSons The Hook Rocks https://www.fa...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min
Ronnie James Dio lived by the words he sang. He was authentic. His wife Wendy Dio visits with The Hook Rocks to discuss the documentary "Dreamers Never Die" and the new box set featuring the last four studio albums by the band Dio. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast network! Ronnie James Dio https://www.ronniejamesdio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio/ https://www.instagram.com/_ronniejamesdio/ https://twitter.com/officialrjdio The Hook Rocks https://www.fa...
Sep 25, 2023•32 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes Richard Benefield, fellow Groove Council member and organizer of the Sweet Relief charity event in Richardson, TX at the Six Springs Tavern. The event featured six independent artists Griffin Holtby, Eyebolt, AbbyK, Christian Shields, Black Heart Saints, & Leilani Kilgore and was hosted by LA Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson. Rich talks about the event, the silent auction, and the charity. Please enjoy the episode! Charity & Band Information https://twitter.com/pach...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The Hook Rocks favorite luthier Mike Longacre of At Mike's Guitar Parlor in Hermosa Beach, Ca returns for another chapter in our discussion on legendary guitar players. In this episode we talk Jimmy Page and his style, presentation, & why he influenced a generation of guitar players. Please enjoy the episode! Mike Longacre http://mikesguitarparlor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057257478344 https://www.instagram.com/atmikesguitar/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheH...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The new album by The Record Company "The Fourth Album" is out and singer/guitarist Chris Vos stops by The Hook Rocks for an enjoyable conversation about connecting with music, the blues, and their new record. It was a ton of fun and can't wait fr his next visit. He does have a question for anyone listening so please leave your response in the comment section. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast network! The Record Company https://therecordcompany.net/ https://www.facebook.com/...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Bourbon House show at Q Bar in Darien, Il, plus a few other points of discussion. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://twitter.com/BourbonHouse_ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/...
Sep 17, 2023•32 min
Independent artists Erin Coburn & Leilani Kilgore hit the road on the "Fire & Frets" tour playing cities across the US. Listen in as Erin & Leilani talk about touring, being inspired to play guitar, creating music, and being an independent artist. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Erin Coburn https://www.erincoburn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ErinCobu...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min
What was thought to be a simple surgery ended up almost taking the life of Steeheart frontman Miljenko Matijevic. The singer speaks with The Hook Rocks about his near fatal stroke and his recovery. Miljenko shares his thoughts on moving forward, the music business, and what's ahead. Please enjoy this episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Steelheart https://steelheart.com https://twitter.com/STEELHEARTBAND https://www.instagram.com/steelheart01/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSteelhear...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Lead singer & guitarist Damon Johnson returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the Brother Cane reunion & the 30th anniversary of the bands debut album. Damon discusses the journey that led him to bringing the group back to life as well as his path since they originally disbanded. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Brother Cane https://brothercane.com/ https://www....
Sep 11, 2023•48 min
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion on the amazing Motorhead live album "No Sleep Til Hammersmith". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on its importance to the bands career and the raw and energetic performance that defined their legacy. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Motorh...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Nick Perri chats with The Hook Rocks about the spirituality and personal connection to his latest album Terra Firma. Nick goes deep with his interesting perspective and point of view about the human evolution. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves https://nickperrimusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nickperrimusic https://www.in...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Lead singer and founder of Band Inc Giuliana Amaral returns to The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to give an update on new music, new songs, and more. Giuliana speaks about her love for Los Angelas and Nashville as well as where the band is headed. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Band Inc https://www.bandincrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bandincmusic/ https:...
Aug 13, 2023•53 min
The newly formed Southern California alt-indie rock duo Gods of Sometimes consisting of bassist Brad Davis (FU MANCHU) and guitarist/vocalist Andrew Giacumakis(MOAB), have released their self titled debut album this past July. They stop by to chat about the album and more with The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Gods of Sometimes h...
Aug 06, 2023•48 min
Lead singer of The Foxies JULIA LAUREN stops by The Hook Rocks to chat about her music journey to Nashville and her songwriting process. We also discuss what's coming from The Foxies and how she ended up touring as a member of The Dead Deads. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Foxies https://www.thefoxiesband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thefoxiesmusic/ https:/...
Aug 03, 2023•52 min
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the latest on Live Nation and Ticketmaster, TikTok, & ChatGPT/AI. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Kristi Enigl https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl 1 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ticketmaster-live-nation-agree-all-in-prices-part-biden-war-junk-fees-2023-06-15/ @Reuters 2 ht...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Banded PR's founder Rebecca Potzner discusses her passion for new rock music and what led her to start promoting it. She talks about the song and band who inspired her as well as the importance of social media, the grind of touring, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Banded PR https://www.bandedpr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bandedpr https://www.instagram...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from April through June 2023! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the second quarter of 2023 and choose our 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. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Part of The...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Jason & Brian of The All Things Blues & Souther Rock Podcast sit down with Jay to talk music, new bands, and then...well...things go off the rails. 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 https://allthingsbluesandsouthernrock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/560864617424154 https://twitter.com/JasonATBASRPod htt...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min
The Hook Rocks 500th Episode is here and we celebrate with drummer Daxx Nielsen of Cheap Trick. Daxx talks his journey from Rockford, Il to California working as a hired gun for artists such as Dick Dale and Brandi Carlile before finding his way to the legendary band Cheap Trick. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Daxx Nielsen https://www.cheaptrick.com/ http://www....
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Bassist Mitch Micoley of the band Moon Fever steps into The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk his origins, the bands music, and their upcoming single "Forever Sleep"! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Moon Fever https://moonfever.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moonfeverofficial https://twitter.com/moonfeverband https://www.instagram.com/moonfeverofficial/ The H...
Jun 28, 2023•51 min
The Hook Rocks Turns Four!!!! Iconic guitarist Nita Strauss sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss her new album "Call of The Void" out on July 7th. Hear Nita provide insight on her first co-write experience as well as working with artists on her first collaborative album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Nita Strauss https://www.nitastrauss.com/ https://www.fac...
Jun 26, 2023•38 min
The Hook Rocks resident audio expert Rob (SkylabTapes) returns to talk the recent 2023 AXPONA convention. Find out what is on the horizon in digital audio, audio systems, speakers, and Rob's take on it's future. 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/T...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Singer/Songwriter Jax Hollow checks in with The Hook Rocks to talk her new album "Only The Wild Ones"! Jax offers her perspective on creating, connecting with music, and being an independent artist. She speaks about opening for Melissa Etheridge in July and her latest music on what is one of the best albums of the year. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Jax Hollow ...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min
The Hook Rocks quarterly Live Album Review series continues with a discussion on the iconic Cheap Trick album "At Budokan". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to the bands career and what lead to this being the bands biggest selling album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Cheap Trick https://www.che...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min
His musical journey took him from Japan to California and now he finds himself performing in the Jimmy Kimmel Live band, one of the biggest Late Night talk shows. Toshi Yanagi talks with Jay from The Hook Rocks about his story, being influenced by Eddie Van Halen, and other projects he is involved with. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Toshi Yanagi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toshiyanagimusic https://www.instagram.com/brown.mnms https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Jun 10, 2023•54 min
The Hook Rocks returns with Zach Amster of Abrams on the latest New Music Spotlight. Based in Denver, Zach talks about their 2022 album "In The Dark", the Colorado music scene, and the realities for bands and musicians in 2023. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Abrams https://www.abramsrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/abramsrock/ https://twitter.com/abramsband?l...
Jun 08, 2023•55 min
