
The Hook Rocks!
The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!
Latest episodes

Nov 15, 2023 • 49min
New Music Spotlight: Green Lung's Tom Templar Finds The Connection
Lead singer Tom Templar of Green Lung is always exploring different worlds within his creative journey. He talks with The Hook Rocks about the band finding its voice through this exploration both musically and lyrically on their latest record "This Heathen Land". Please enjoy the episode!Green Lunghttps://greenlung.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/greenlungband/https://www.instagram.com/greenlungband/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2023 • 52min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With King Falcon
New York City rock band King Falcon is the latest guest on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Mike, Tom, & Jason discuss the bands debut self titled album & their origins as well as how they captured their sound. Please enjoy the episode!King Falconhttps://kingfalconband.com/https://www.facebook.com/KingFalconBandhttps://www.instagram.com/kingfalconbandhttps://twitter.com/kingfalconbandThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 4min
George Lynch Prepares For The Final Ride
The new Lynch Mob album "Babylon" is out & one of The Hook Rocks favorite guests, George Lynch returns for another chat. George reflects on his career and shares what music inspires him as well as what lead to the decision to retire from touring. Please enjoy the episode!George Lynchhttps://www.georgelynch.com/https://www.facebook.com/georgelynchfanpagehttps://www.instagram.com/georgelynchofficialThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 38min
John Notto of Dirty Honey Takes It To The Next Level
Dirty Honey's new album "Can't Find The Brakes" is a defining statement in the bands sound, songwriting, & evolution. Guitarist John Notto speaks to the approach they took for them to get to the next level on this episode of The Hook Rocks . Please enjoy the episode!Dirty Honeyhttps://www.dirtyhoney.com/https://www.facebook.com/DirtyHoneyMusic/https://www.instagram.com/dirtyhoneybandhttps://twitter.com/dirtyhoneybandThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2023 • 24min
Mark Tremonti Gets Us In The Christmas Spirit
On the latest episode of The Hook Rocks, Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti returns for a chat about his new Christmas album "Christmas Classics New & Old". Mark brings the remaining members of Frank Sinatra's band back for another big band jazz style album. We talk the music & the recording of the record. Once again Tremonti shines a light on his work for his own cause, Take a Chance For Charity, which has resulted in the building of a Florida Health Clinic that specializes in helping people with Down Syndrome. Please enjoy the episode!Mark Tremontihttps://tremontisingssinatra.com/https://www.facebook.com/MarkTremonti/https://twitter.com/marktremontihttps://www.instagram.com/markttremonti/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 4, 2023 • 53min
New Music Spotlight: Clay Deters of Rogue Royal Finds A Different Dimension
Formerly called The Issue, the Minnesota band Rogue Royal has a new identity with not just their name but also their music. Clay Deters shares why the change was made & how the bands music grew into a more edgier melodic sound. Please enjoy the episode!Rogue Royalhttps://www.rogueroyalofficial.com/https://www.facebook.com/rogueroyalofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/rogueroyalofficialhttps://twitter.com/rogueroyalmusicBrighter Ukrainehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-4-ukraine-the-viper-room-west-hollywood-tickets-739902888457?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://linktr.ee/brighterukraineThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Legacy of Buddy Guy With Andrew Daly
Very few musicians mean more to the music we love than Buddy Guy. The Hook Rocks welcomes Rock Journalist Andrew Daly to discuss the legacy of the influential blues man & his recent interview with him in Guitar World. Please enjoy the episode!Andrew Dalyhttps://www.guitarworld.com/features/buddy-guy-the-blues-dont-lie-farewell-tour-interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/andrew.dalyhttps://www.instagram.com/ajdwriter88/https://twitter.com/AJDWriter88The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2023 • 51min
Grace Bowers Feels The Blues
With a feel beyond her years 17 year old blues guitar prodigy Grace Bowers is quickly making a name for herself. Starting out as a social media personality to now gracing the stages in Nashville & most recently Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival last month, she is now creating a reputation as an in demand player in the world of blues. She talks with The Hook Rocks about how she found the guitar and her passion for the music she loves. Please enjoy the episode!Grace Bowershttps://www.gracebowers.com/https://www.instagram.com/grace__bowershttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRWnmWMB4pQBurQhboCwkQhttps://www.reddit.com/user/Grace-Music/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 31min
The Artist That Is Travis McCready
Singer/Songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Travis McCready comes back to The Hook Rocks to update everyone on his new music & what's been happening in his creative lab. Travis shares his genius about what true art is as well as finding the balance between artistic freedom & success. Please enjoy the episode!Travis McCreadyhttps://www.instagram.com/travismccready/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081709651976https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPycyZHaOEcbgrb9mtsfawThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2023 • 58min
John Drake of The Dust Coda Finds Validation
The Dust Coda raises the bar even higher than their previous record "Mojo Skyline" with the captivating "Loco Paradise". Lead singer John Drake returns for a chat with The Hook Rocks about the album & the benchmarks the band has achieved, validating where they're headed. Please enjoy the podcast!The Dust Codahttps://thedustcoda.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheDustCoda/https://twitter.com/TheDustCodahttps://www.instagram.com/thedustcodaThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices