

The Hook Rocks!
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!
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May 2, 2022 • 25min
Hook Rocks Concert Review: Joyous Wolf is Fearless in Chicago! House of Blues 4/30
The Hook Rocks Reviews Joyous Wolf show at The House of Blues in Chicago on 4/30/2022Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsJoyous Wolfhttps://placeintime.joyouswolf.comhttps://www.facebook.com/joyouswolfhttps://www.instagram.com/joyouswolfmusic/https://twitter.com/joyouswolfmusicThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 29, 2022 • 28min
Hook Rocks Concert Review: The Warning Rocks Chicago! Bottom Lounge 4/28
The Hook Rocks Reviews The Warning show at The Bottom Lounge in Chicago on 4/28/2022Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsThe Warninghttps://www.thewarningband.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheWarningRockBand/https://www.instagram.com/thewarningrockband/https://twitter.com/TheWarningBand2The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 24min
The Journey Legacy
Journey is a band that is often overlooked by rock fans when it comes to identifying music that defined a generation. Armed with great songs and an identifiable sound the band is one of the reasons '80s hard rock rose from the ashes after the era of disco. With radio hits with an edge Journey helped make rock mainstream. Sonny Pooni returns to The Hook Rocks to talk their music, songs, and their legacy. Please enjoy the episode.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsSonny Poonihttps://growinuprock.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PodcastRockCityhttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 26, 2022 • 51min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Caroline Kenyon From Bastette
Lead singer Caroline Kenyon from the UK band Bastette joins The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight to talk their 2021 EP "Exposed" and new music on the way in 2022. Formed in 2019 the band merges alternative rock influences with a sultry pop sense. The band is building a reputation as a top performing act in the UK with a powerful stage presence that offers mystery and wonder. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsBastettettps://bastette.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/Bastette/https://twitter.com/Bastetteukhttps://www.instagram.com/Bastetteukhttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 23, 2022 • 1h 11min
The Stadium Tour Is Finally Going To Happen!
After two years of postponements the long anticipated Stadium Tour is finally going to happen. Chris Preston from My Rock 'n' Roll Heaven talks with The Hook Rocks on what's changed with fans since the announcement two years ago. Has the momentum from the Motley Crue's movie "The Dirt " faded? Will Def Leppard's new music be a catalyst for excitement? We answer these questions and more! Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsChris Prestonhttps://twitter.com/RockTheseTweetshttp://www.dailyboom.netThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 21, 2022 • 52min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Killer V & Rob The Ripper From SickSense
Chicago area metal band SickSense is ready to release their new EP "Kings Today" on April 22nd. Filled with songs written for both a male & female perspective the band creates a fun and upbeat take on social issues. Killer V & Rob The Ripper (Who are married) join The Hook Rocks to talk their unique style and influences. Please enjoy the episode.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsSickSensehttps://soundescapeagency.com/sicksense/kingstoday/https://www.facebook.com/sickxsense/https://twitter.com/sickxsensehttps://www.instagram.com/sickxsense/The Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 19, 2022 • 1h
Joe Satriani Returns To The Hook Rocks
Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss his new album "The Elephants of Mars" and how the creative process differed from anything he's done previously. With a more relaxed atmosphere the album reflects his musical journey during this session. The conversation moves to the recent news about Joe being approached by Alex Van Halen & David Lee Roth in regards to a Eddie Van Halen tribute tour. We discuss the possibilities and what Eddie's playing meant to him. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsJoe Satrianihttp://www.satriani.comhttps://www.facebook.com/joesatriani/https://twitter.com/chickenfootjoe/https://www.instagram.com/joesatriani/The Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 15, 2022 • 35min
The Hook Rocks Music Journey Chapter 1: My Grandpa & The Piano
Music fans all have a beginning. A moment in time when a melody, a tone, or a groove connects with us for the first time. It sets the course on our journey into rock 'n' roll. For me it was at the young age of 4 when I heard my grandfather play the piano for the first time. Chapter 1 of The Hook Rocks Music Journey explores that moment and why it had such an impact for my passion for music, Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 12, 2022 • 1h 6min
Matt Wake Returns To Talk The Next Wave of The New Wave of Rock!
Four years ago I read the article "15 Bands To Know Besides Greta Van Fleet" written by Matt Wake. It became my guide to new bands and artist which quickly became my passion. Now four years later The Hook Rocks revisits the article with Matt as we discuss which bands are part of the next wave of the new wave of rock. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsMatt Wakehttps://www.al.com/staff/mwake/posts.htmlhttps://twitter.com/matthewbwakehttps://www.facebook.com/matt.wake.10The Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Apr 10, 2022 • 1h 25min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Mikey V From Chains Over Razors
Two Chicago guys talking talking record stores, hot dogs, legendary concert venues, and more with laughs along the way! Guitarist Mikey V from the Chicago Based band Chains Over Razors visits The Hook Rocks to discuss their new album, its success, and recording with legendary drummer Carmine Appice. Plus hear about Chicago's version of Dazed & Confused. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsChains Over Razorshttp://chainsoverrazors.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chainsoverrazors/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/chainsrazorshttps://www.facebook.com/chainsoverrazorsThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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