

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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Mar 15, 2022 • 1h 6min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Melanie & Buddy From Fortune Child
The Jacksonville based band Fortune Child is quickly making a name for themselves with a heavy blues influence, a sense of raw power, and a take no prisoners approach . Drummer Melanie Jo & Guitarist Buddy Crump are the latest guest on The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight talking the origins of the band and being part of the new wave of rock. A definite bright future is ahead for this band! Please enjoy the episode.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsFortune Childhttps://fortunechildmusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/fortunechildmusichttps://twitter.com/fortunechild_https://www.instagram.com/fortunechildmusic/The Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Mar 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
New Music Spotlight: Interview with Takeaway Thieves
Having released one of the best albums in 2021 with the album "9" Takeaway Thieves is ready to move forward and play in front of live audiences once again. Guitarists Neil Hunter & Ben Gibson, along with lead singer Peter McGloughlin sit in with The Hook Rocks to talk the coming year, the new album, and how the age of the rock audiences are changing. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsTakeaway Thieveshttps://www.takeawaythieves.comhttps://www.facebook.com/takeawaythieveshttps://www.instagram.com/takeawaythieves/https://twitter.com/takeawaythievesThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Mar 9, 2022 • 1h 27min
The Hook Rocks Celebrates 350 Episodes with LA Guns Guitarist Ace Von Johnson!
We continue to keep rolling with our 350th episode with one of our favorite guest Ace Von Johnson. We discuss the new LA Guns album "Checkered Past" as well as his move to Nashville from Los Angeles and much more including, our thoughts and experiences with rescue dogs. It's always a great conversation with Ace! Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsAce Von Johnsonhttp://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/https://twitter.com/acevonjohnsonhttps://www.instagram.com/acevonjohnson/https://neoncoven.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lagunsmusic.comhttps://standupforpits.ushttps://www.pitbullinfo.orgThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Mar 5, 2022 • 32min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Girish Pradhan From Girish & The Chronicles
With a new album released earlier this year Girish & The Chronicles is ready to get back to performing like so many artists and bands. The album "Hail To The Heroes" is the bands third studio album and it's filled with strong melodies and hooks rock fans will devour. Lead singer Girish Pradhan joins The Hook Rocks to talk the album and it's recording process. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodshttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastsGirish & The Chronicleshttps://www.girishandthechronicles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/girishandthechronicleshttps://twitter.com/gatcofficialThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks
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Mar 4, 2022 • 24min
Hook Rocks Concert Review: Dropkick Murphys Live in Chicago @Radius February 26th
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Dropkick Murphys show in Chicago at Radius on February 26th.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsDropkick Murphyshttps://dropkickmurphys.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DropkickMurphyshttps://www.instagram.com/dropkickmurphys/https://twitter.com/DropkickMurphysThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 8min
The Reality For A New Rock Band With Jaide Alicia
How important is a record deal and will that record deal allow you the freedom you need to be successful in today's modern rock world? Publicist Jaide Alicia returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the decisions new bands have to make on recording contracts, management deals, merchandise and more. What happens behind the scenes and how to keep more of the revenue an artist or band brings in. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsJaide Aliciahttps://www.facebook.com/JaideAliciaMediaPR/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Mar 1, 2022 • 49min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Cade Pickering From Naked Gypsy Queens
Based in Nashville, TN Naked Gypsy Queens are the latest great emerging rock band. They feature a heavy blues influence with incredible rock riffs. The sky is the limit for this new great rock act. Guitarist Cade Pickering joins The Hook Rocks to talk his influences, the bands debut EP, and their plans for the future. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsNaked Gypsy Queenshttps://www.nakedgypsyqueens.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NakedGypsyQueenshttps://www.instagram.com/nakedgypsyqueens/https://twitter.com/ngqband?lang=enThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Feb 27, 2022 • 1h 16min
The Resurgence & Future of Physical Media
Our resident audio expert Rob @SkylabTapes on Twitter returns to The Hook Rocks to talk physical media and where & what the future holds for vinyl, cassette, & CD's. Mostly designated as a piece of memorabilia or bought for the physical experience these three formats have a stranglehold on a small yet influencial piece of market share when it comes to how people buy music. We break down each format, why people still buy them, and what bands can do to capitalize of the physical format. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Feb 24, 2022 • 1h 20min
Conversations & Collaborations Episode 3: John Drake From The Dust Coda & Josh Kennedy From The Black Moods
On the third installment of The Hook Rocks Conversations & Collaborations we get another peek behind the curtain with John Drake from The Dust Coda & Josh Kennedy from The Black Moods. We talk "chasing" the record deal, the importance of a good management company, building a fan base, and much more. Please enjoy the conversation!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsThe Dust Codahttp://thedustcoda.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheDustCoda/https://twitter.com/TheDustCodahttps://www.instagram.com/thedustcodaThe Black Moodshttps://theblackmoods.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheBlackMoods/https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/https://twitter.com/TheBlackMoodsThe Hook Rockshttps://twitter.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRockshttps://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Feb 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
The Return of Pete Dankelson From Pete's Diary
Pete Dankelson returns to The Hook Rocks to talk his new book "How I Learned To Rock My Life: The Peter Dankelson Story", his new band PD3, and playing live with Buckcherry at last years Summerfest in Milwaukee. Always an inspiration, Pete shares his enthusiasm on being in the studio for the first time and reflects on the past year. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpodsPete Dankelsonhttps://www.petesdiary.com/shophttps://www.facebook.com/PetesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/petes_diaryhttps://www.instagram.com/Petes.Diary/
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