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**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!

Latest Episodes:

The Annual Grammy Award Slap In The Face To Rock Music Nov 26, 2019

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The Annual Grammy Award Slap In The Face To Rock Music by The Hook Rocks!

New Music Spotlight: Interview With Marc Labelle From Dirty Honey Nov 22, 2019

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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.

How & Why Cover Bands Effect A Local Original Rock Scene Nov 19, 2019

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How & Why Cover Bands Effect A Local Original Rock Scene by The Hook Rocks!

New Music Spotlight: Interview With Chris Lane From Station Nov 15, 2019

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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!

Raising a Rock n Roll Kid Nov 12, 2019

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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!

New Music Spotlight: Interview With Pete Biggiani From Kodiak Nov 08, 2019

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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.

New Music Spotlight: Interview With Ben Smith From The Brought Low Nov 01, 2019

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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!

New Music Spotlight: Interview With Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares Oct 25, 2019

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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!

The State of Rock n Roll With Tom & Zeus Oct 21, 2019

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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!

New Music Spotlight: Interview with Nick Reese from Joyous Wolf Oct 18, 2019

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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!

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