The Hook Rocks!

Over the past few months, we've had ongoing discussions related to the lack of support for new rock music. There is not just one problem nor is there one solution. Before our eyes, rock music has become irrelevant. I break down each issue and what is the core of some of the problems. Please enjoy the episode and let me know what you think on Twitter and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With his new album coming out in 2020 singer/songwriter Christian Shields talks with The Hook Rocks in a wide-ranging discussion about his influences, personal music history, and the recording process for his debut record. I enjoyed his honesty and candor about the current state of rock n roll and what it takes to get noticed. I cannot wait for all of you to hear his music....January can't get here soon enough. Please enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Annual Grammy Award Slap In The Face To Rock Music by The Hook Rocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019 has been good to Dirty Honey. Formed in Los Angeles in 2017 their star continues to rise as they were the first unsigned rock band to top Billboards Mainstream Rock Songs Chart. Marc Labelle and I chat about the history and future of Dirty Honey along with his influences that helped formulate his style. Hope you enjoy this episode and also our hockey conversation at the end of the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How & Why Cover Bands Effect A Local Original Rock Scene by The Hook Rocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our latest episode of The Hook Rocks guitar player Chris Lane from the band Station joins us to discuss their new album, the creative process, and what the future looks like for this great new act from New York. Chris is candid on his assessment of the current state of rock 'n' roll and what new bands have to overcome to be successful. The new music scene is planet Earth and Station is ready to take over. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What connects young people to the greatest genre of music? How does a social media presence benefit musicians and their young fans? How important are Spotify and other streaming services in exposing new bands and artists? I sit down with my son Chris and discuss all of the above plus his connection to music and how it became one of his passions. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome Pete Biggiani from the New Jersey band Kodiak on our latest edition of The New Music Spotlight. Their big hooks and melodies bring us back to the days of fun rock music, but with their own fresh sound. With the new wave of rock music coming to shore this is a band you need to be listening to. @CCRiccardo and I discuss our excitement during the introduction. If you are a music fan like we are, you will enjoy the band Kodiak. Enjoy our conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the stages of the unknown, a band that merges guitar-based blues-rock with the influences of punk The Brought Low brings it all together. From NYC they've cut their teeth in clubs up and down the east coast and parts of the midwest with a familiar but fresh sound. Ben Smith and I discuss their career, his influences, the current state of rock, and what lies ahead. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faced with the ultimate uncertainty of his own life, Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares never gave up. A rock 'n' roll journey that is like no other, filled with enough countless challenges and setbacks for several lifetimes, their story of perseverance is absolutely inspiring. With songs powered by honesty and endless depth I'm certain their music and story will resonate with you. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices