The Hook Songwriter Showcase Unveils New Weekly Live-Taped Events For Sundays In May At Landmark Austin Honky Tonk, Sagebrush

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New shows announced for May 03, May 10, May 24, & May 31

Songwriters encouraged to sign up for a chance to perform by arriving early and bringing their guitar

More information online at savingcountrymusic.com/thehook

AUSTIN, Texas. (April 21, 2026) – The Hook, a newly created live-taped songwriter showcase, podcast and internet show, has unveiled a new series of Sunday afternoon shows in May at Sagebrush (5500 S. Congress Ave.), one of Austin’s landmark honky tonks and music venues. The Hook is a FREE event to attend by the general public and open to songwriters of all talent levels to perform in. Shows at Sagebrush are scheduled to run 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on May 03, May 10, May 24, and May 31. Songwriters who want to participate are asked to sign up by 2:30 p.m. The May 03 event will work as a test run session for those interested in finding out what The Hook is all about, with the later shows being taped for future release.

The Hook was created by veteran country music journalist and critic Kyle “Trigger” Coroneos of prominent online news outlet SavingCountryMusic.com, and is co-hosted by award-winning songwriter Caitlin Cannon. The Hook originally launched in September 2025, and filmed its first series of shows at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl. The Nashville showcases featured performances from established songwriters such as Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon), Jami Grooms (Brent Cobb), and Bob Mason (Piper Road Spring Band), to surprising unknowns like Paul Orehovec, aka Poor Life Choices. 

“If you’re anything like me, you’re perpetually frustrated that your favorite songwriters never seem to get their due,” said Trigger. “We’ve all had those moments when a song completely knocks you on the floor the first time you hear it. Sure, a good song can help pass the time and get your toe tapping. But a great song can change a life, change someone’s perspective on life, or change the world itself. We’re in search of those great songs.” 

Along with featuring established songwriters, The Hook also lets anyone sign up for an opportunity to perform a song in front of an audience and panel. And yes, fans of songwriting are also encouraged to attend, along with songwriters from aspiring to professional hitmakers. 

“It won’t always be pretty,” Trigger warns. “There’ll be plenty of bad songs to sift through, which will be part of the fun. “Some might even get The Hook, but when you discover that one incredible song, it’ll all be worth it.” 

To stay in touch with The Hook visit savingcountrymusic.com/thehook, follow on Instagram (@the_hook_songs), Facebook (@thehooksongs) or to watch previous released performances, subscribe on YouTube (@The-Hook-Songs).

About The Hook:
Since so many of the greatest songs go unheard, and their composers are resigned to virtual obscurity, The Hook aspires to open up a new and exciting forum for songs and their creators to find the audience and support they deserve. By breaking down the siloed perspectives that everyone suffers from in the digital age and completely opening up the opportunities to everyone, the best songs and songwriters will emerge with the help of artistic criticism and a dash of humor.

Though singing competitions abound, and forums for songwriters are not uncommon, The Hook is unique in how it centers the song first, not the singer, or the performance. A good performance can help sell a great song, but a great song can go much further, changing hearts and minds, changing our perspectives on the world, and changing the world itself.

The Hook believes the next world-changing song is out there just waiting to be heard. It seeks to create a platform to discover and showcase songs in a way that would preserve the small and pure tones of truth that would be otherwise smothered by mainstream noise. The Hook wants to hear the next world changing song, and is ready to dig through the ugly, the profane, and the downright bad to find them.

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