The Hook Rocks!

What is happening to the greatest music genre of all time? Unfortunately, there isn't one right answer nor is there only one problem. We've entered a perfect storm but brighter days may be ahead...if we the fans start listening. The conversation about the state of rock music continues as we welcome Tom & Zeus from @SIOLoudcast. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new wave of rock music is here and Joyous Wolf is one of the bands leading the charge. Able to combine the styles of blues & soul with 60's,70's, 80's, & 90's rock Joyous Wolf does it masterly, adding their own fresh style. Ari Karnezis and I discuss what separates them from other new bands in our introduction, before lead singer Nick Reese and I discuss the past, the present, and future of this great new rock band. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our series of discussions about the relevancy of Rock n Roll with Kristi Enigl, former radio personality and current talent and music manager. We discuss how the influence of rock radio is no longer viable and how it's impacted the current state of rock music. No longer an outlet for new rock music, where does the rock fan need to go to find it! We also address the latest news about Eddie Van Halen. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hard & in your face metal is how I would describe the Chicago band Aeraco. The band has the goods with influences ranging from Armored Saint to Dokken....from Helloween to Judas Priest. The lead vocalist/ co-lead guitar player Ace stops by and speaks candidly about his personal influences, the history of the band, and what's going on in the future. Aeraco is band you must listen to. Enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our latest New Music Spotlight 17 year old singer/songwriter Griffin Tucker joins me to talk music influences and his upcoming music. We dive into his appreciation and knowledge of rock legends like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, and how they continue to inspire his evolution throughout his rock n roll journey. The future of rock is bright with Griffin Tucker! Enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The New Wave of Classic Rock" is building momentum In England and Anne Estella is at the forefront. She discusses her journey into rock journalism and how she is helping create an audience for new bands and artists. New rock music needs the attention and Anne is doing her part and more to help. Please enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Years ago Lars Ulrich & Metallica became the face of the music industry and their war against Napster & file sharing. Chris Bisha joins me to discuss how this innovative software changed the game with not just how we listen, obtain, and absorb music, but what it meant to the social media platforms, we now rely upon to share information and communicate with each other. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in the age of opinions…everyone has one. Many artists and musicians voice their opinions through their social media outlets and receive push back to "stay in their lane." It's okay to disagree with those opinions, but to engage in personal boycotts of their music only punishes you. Claudia Stavola stops by to discuss the insanity of boycotts and blocks. Keep listening…it's okay if their views differ from yours! Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blackberry Smoke Discussion by The Hook Rocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our first New Music Spotlight! The resurgence of rock music is coming…gaining momentum by the day. La Chinga is and certainly will be part of that resurgence. From Vancouver, Canada their music is filled with big hooks and a good time vibe. Music that makes you feel good and want to party. I sat down with Carl Spackler, the bass player/singer from this power trio and talked about their influences, their history, and what's next! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices