

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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Jan 28, 2022 • 50min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With Wayne Doyle From Scarlet Rebels
On the eve of their new album "See Through Blue" being released, lead singer Wayne Doyle from Scarlet Rebels checks in with The Hook Rocks to discuss their new music, his musical influences, and what is ahead for the band. Learn more about the band, the recording process, and the new music in this great conversation. Please enjoy the episode!Scarlet Rebelshttp://www.scarletrebels.comhttps://twitter.com/scarletrebelshttps://www.facebook.com/ScarletRebels/https://www.instagram.com/scarletrebelsofficial/Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!pantheon podcasts.com
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Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 14min
2022 Begins With Tour Postponements & The Revenue From Live Nation & Live Streaming
2022 begins with tours being postponed, venues requiring COVID Vaccine cards, and hesitant concertgoers. Kristi Enigl returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the impact the pandemic continues to have on live music plus the Live Nation revenue numbers for 2022, and the continued evolution of live streaming. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcasts Network!www.pantheonpodcasts.com
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Jan 23, 2022 • 43min
Musical Director of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Britt Lightning
Lead guitarist from Vixen & the musical director of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Britt Lightning joins The Hook Rocks to chat about the inspiration and the experience rock fans enjoy while playing with their heroes. The counselors and participants feed off of each other in a unique environment. We talk all the details plus what's happening this year for the camp as well as the year ahead for Vixen. Please enjoy the episode.Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp:https://www.rockcamp.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RockFantasyCamphttps://twitter.com/RockFantasyCamphttps://www.youtube.com/user/rockcampBritt Lightning:https://www.brittlightning.comhttps://www.instagram.com/brittlightning/https://www.facebook.com/brittlightninghttps://twitter.com/BrittLightningPantheon Podcasts:http://pantheonpodcasts.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://twitter.com/pantheonpods
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Jan 21, 2022 • 48min
New Music Spotlight: Interview With TJ Lyle From The Georgia Thunderbolts
Lead singer TJ Lyle from The Georgia Thunderbolts sits down with The Hook Rocks to talk their new album "Can We Get A Witness" and how the band stayed connected to the music for two years after it was recorded. We move the conversation to the bands evolutions since their origins, approaching social media as a new band, as well as what's coming in the new year. Please enjoy the episode.The Georgia Thunderboltshttps://www.georgiathunderbolts.comhttps://twitter.com/GAThunderboltshttps://www.facebook.com/GAThunderboltshttps://www.instagram.com/gathunderbolts/Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!pantheon podcasts.com
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Jan 19, 2022 • 3h 27min
The Hook Rocks Top 30 Albums of 2021! Part 2 #15 - #1
2021 was an onslaught of great rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 30 albums with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 2 of the discussion as we countdown from #15 through #1.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkwww.pantheonpodcasts.com
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Jan 17, 2022 • 2h 19min
The Hook Rocks Top 30 Albums of 2021! Part 1 #30 - #16
2021 was an onslaught of great rock/heavy metal music! The Hook Rocks breaks down and celebrates the year by discussing the top 30 albums with co-host Chris Corradetti! Check out Part 1 of the discussion as we countdown from #30 through #16.Part of The Pantheon Podcast Networkwww.pantheonpodcasts.com
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Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 32min
Conversations & Collaborations Episode 2 Jennifer Lauren From Diamonds & Whiskey & Travis McCready From Bishop Gunn
The Hook Rocks welcomes Jennifer Lauren from Diamonds & Whiskey & Travis McCready formerly of Bishop Gunn on the second episode of Conversations & Collaborations, a series that brings together musicians from two different bands in a "wherever the discussion goes" format. Enjoy the laugh, conversation, and insight from two artists who are part of the new modern rock scene. Diamonds & Whiskey is set to release their new album "Blonde Ambition" this coming year and Travis McCready & The Tramp is currently working on an EP set for release this year! Please enjoy the conversation!Diamonds & Whiskeyhttps://diamondsandwhiskeyband.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/diamondswhiskeyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diamondsandwhiskeyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/diamondsandwhiskeyofficial/Travis McCreadyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063540613285Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!pantheon podcasts.com
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Jan 12, 2022 • 56min
A Promoters Viewpoint on Live Music in 2022!
Co-host of the "Hangin & Bangin" podcast and local Chicago area promoter Ron Onesti joins Jay on The Hook Rocks for a lengthy discussion on the current state of live music, live streams for live concerts, what he looks for when he puts together a bill for a show, plus much more. Please enjoy the episode!https://www.hanginbangin.comhttps://www.facebook.com/desplainestheatrehttps://www.facebook.com/Arcada.TheatrePart of The Pantheon Podcast Networkhttp://pantheonpodcasts.com
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Jan 10, 2022 • 39min
New Music Spotlight: The Warning Returns To Talk Tour News & More Music!
Dany, Pau, & Ale from The Warning return to The Hook Rocks to talk the recent news about their upcoming North American tour being postponed. We discuss the reasons and when fans should expect to see them return to the stage. Plus, what's ahead for the band in terms of new music! Please enjoy the episode!The Warninghttps://www.thewarningband.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarningBand2https://www.facebook.com/TheWarningRockBand/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningrockband/TikToK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningrockband?Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!pantheon podcasts.com
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Jan 8, 2022 • 1h 46min
Our Top Ten Albums From October Through December 2021
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from October through December 2021! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the fourth quarter of 2021 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. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network!
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