Welcome all music lovers to the 27th episode. Tonight we pay our respects to legend Tony Bennett! We also talk if it’s a good idea for artists to be messing with their classics. We also celebrate Dr. Funkenstein George Clinton’s birthday. We pick out 14 of our favorites that have the amazing Bass intro that we all know and love. Fasten your seatbelt as we get to 100 on this groovetastic taste of musical fun!

We welcome you as we take a look deeper into a wide array of music. We talk a recent Stone Temple Pilots and Local H concert and look back at a past date they happened to share the bill. We Look deep into Sabbath with 14 tracks to get to know the band. From Ozzy to Dio at the vocal helm to what makes the band tick. We talk what could have been with D. Boon lead singer of Punk/Hardcore band Minutemen. A class act on the guitar that was a one of a kind talent. Always trying to keep it funky in a fun way.

On tonight’s 25th HOOKUP, we want you to take a look at what could have possibly been in music. Amazing artists who were taken too soon. Cliff Burton, Otis Redding, John Lennon and so many more stories to understand all the music that should’ve been made still. Some great musical suggestions as we also take a look into why Chicago’s 93.1 WXRT is a must listen.

I’m very excited to bring you this 24th piece of the musical pie. In honer of the 4th of July, We will look into the art of independence to be free to rock out to whatever music that you may want to listen to. On the Hookup, we are always down to expand our horizons as we feel it’s the strength to great musical consciousness. We will also put together a little 5 song must playlist for your 4th of July blast. We always appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. Let this episode go off like fireworks in a grand finale.

Turn this episode up as loud as you can because it ensure’s to put a smile on your face. I am joined by the very musical knowledgable Stressfreehon to have a great in depth conversation on some of the best. We as such questions like “Have you ever what it took to make it through a certain tough situation with grief?” While answering this question we take a look into such bands as Sleep Token, Little Feat, Goose, Deftones and many many more. Stressfreehon called this the “Michael Jordan episode!” could’t ask for a more amazing 23rd episode!

I am joined by fellow Penguin, Brian and The man who brought tonights gem to us, Comic Punk Guy! The Gem in which I speak of is being able to pick our dream covers.
Comic Punk Guy: Foo Fighters- The Fixer (Foo Fighters), Local H- Rooster (Alice In Chains), Ghost- Spreading The Disease (Queensryche)
Brian: Motorhead- My Heart Goes On (Celine Dion), Andrew WK- Particle Man (They Might Be Giants) , Beck- Runnin’ Down A Dream (Tom Petty)
Tony: Johnny Cash- Run To The Hills (Iron Maiden), The Pretenders- Where Eagles Dare (The Misfits), Faith No More- Sister Christian (Night Ranger)
Lot’s of surprises are in store as we don’t know the artist or the song in which they will cover.

I am joined by returning guest BZ to compile a couple of epic playlists. We talk in depth on what makes a good playlist and what would we be some good rocking tunes if we were jamming.
BZ Playlist: Vell (featuring DJ Mustard)-Oakland, Perfect P.- Bells, Gorillaz (Featuring Vince Staples)- Ascension, Retirement Party- Better Off Now, Poe- Angry Johnny, Pink Floyd- Waiting For The Worms, Drive By Truckers- Grand Canyon, Pogues- Body of an American, One Day As A Lion- If You Fear Dying, and Washed Out- Paracosm.
Tony’s Playlist: Pink Floyd- Have a Cigar, Tool- Eulogy, Primus- Those Dam Blue Collar Tweekers, Spacehog- In The Meantime, David Bowie- Ashes To Ashes, Led Zeppelin- All My Love, Nine Inch Nails- Something Damaged, Wu Tang Clan- Bring Da Ruckus, Alice In chains- Rotten Apple, and Motorhead- The Chase Is Better Than the Catch.

Welcome to the land of sunshine for our 20th episode!!! Summer is here and they’re some musts on the Summer music list. On today’s newest episode we will dig into Bob Marley, Toots and Dead and Company to spread sunshine. These band feel like it takes the season up a notch. What better way to spread it than on The Hookup. We will also look into a new release from Jason Isbell. We got lot’s of positivity to spread.

Thank you for joining me on this special 19th episode!!! We are moving the needle further into the groove. Tonight I am joined with Hans of The Action Movie Book Club Podcast to talk in depth on topics ranging from shows he’s seen in The Big Apple to some of his favorite music to movie/tv scenes. This our 5th time getting together and having a blast. Also we talk the Tv Show Yellowjackets musically, Milwaukee Metal fest and some new tunes!

Tonight on our 18th episode, so much fun talking music was had that it’s filled to the brim. I am joined by Chicago Sports Bum’ Bologna to discuss some great music topics! Taylor Swift to Tom Petty is on the agenda. From amazing concerts to tailgates of past decades! One thing I know for sure is we’re going to have a blast. Please tune in to see what fun we get into on The HOOKUP.