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Roots, Rebellion & Reggae: Christos DC

Send Johni & Jess a text What happens when a kid raised by opera singers finds his voice in reggae? For Christos DC, the answer became a life that has crossed genres, c

Smooth Groove with Richmond Music Legend Plunky Branch

Send Johni & Jess a text Richmond music legend James “Plunky” Branch joins The Hook with Johni & Jess for a wide-ranging conversation about more than five decades of mus

Building the Sound of REIN with Jordan Rein

Send Johni & Jess a text What happens when three incredibly talented musicians share a studio, trust each other completely, and set out to make the best music they possi

Roads, Reeds & Rhythm: The Gary Green Story

Send Johni & Jess a text From hitchhiking the East Coast with a harmonica in his pocket to performing on some of the most iconic stages in America, Gary Green has lived

Rewriting the Story with Tyson Leamon

Send Johni & Jess a text In this episode of The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Tennessee singer-songwriter Tyson Leamon for a conversation that spans faith, family,

A Coruscating Conversation with The Lonely Teardrops

Send Johni & Jess a text The Lonely Teardrops bring their signature blend of mod garage, surf rock, soul, punk attitude, and country heart to The Hook with Johni & Jess

434: Loud, Proud, and Unapologetic

Send Johni & Jess a text This week on The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Virginia hard rock band Four Thirty Four (434) for a conversation that's equal parts mu

Josh Pavlock: How "Checked Out" Became Reality

Send Johni & Jess a text What does it take to turn a lifelong dream into a feature film? This week on The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with Josh Pavlock, founder

Healing Through Sound, Learning Through Music | Stanley Jordan

Send Johni & Jess a text In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with legendary guitarist Stanley Jordan for a conversation that goes far beyond music. Known around

Front Porch Soul & Backstage Stories with Steve Bassett

Send Johni & Jess a text From front porch soul to backstage stories with music legends, this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess takes listeners deep into the extraord

Dead Armadillos & Cosmic Energy with Mary McNeill & Fluffy

Send Johni & Jess a text On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with visual artist Mary McNeill and music industry veteran Fluffy for a conversation

Part 1 From Buffett to Backroads: A Life in Song with Will Kimbrough

Send Johni & Jess a text On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist Will Kimbrough—an artist wh

Part 2 From Buffett to Backroads: A Life in Song with Will Kimbrough.

Send Johni & Jess a text In Part 2 of our conversation with Grammy-nominated songwriter, guitarist, and producer Will Kimbrough, we go even deeper—into the stories, the

From the Sunset Strip to the Sea: The Piano Bar Life of Scott Orchard

Send Johni & Jess a text From the Sunset Strip to the middle of the ocean, Scott Orchard has built a life fueled by music, risk, and saying yes to the moment. In this e

Roots, Rhythm & Revolution: Mighty Joshua

Send Johni & Jess a text On this episode of The Hook, Johni & Jess sit down with reggae artist Mighty Joshua—joined by his guitarist Ian Hartman (aka Ian I)—for a conver

From Italian Grandmas to Route 66: The Culinary Journey of Chef K

Send Johni & Jess a text On this episode of The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Chef K—a chef, cookbook author, TV host, and culinary tour guide whose passion for foo

Southern Soul & Six Strings: Willie Williams

Send Johni & Jess a text On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with guitarist and songwriter Willie Williams, whose sound blends country, blues, and

VEXINE-The Art of a Creative Life

Send Johni & Jess a text On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with Richmond artist, designer, and musician Sarah Frances Santamaria, the frontwoman

Joey Davis & TJ Peterson -From First Gig to Finding Freedom

Send Johni & Jess a text Every musician has a moment when everything changes—when music stops being something they enjoy and becomes something they need. In this episode

More Than a Tribute: When Music Becomes a Mission

Send Johni & Jess a text In this episode of The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Matt Smith of Permanent Vacation, Dave McKinny of Dreamsicle, and Will Migern from Chi