Ben Wells

Danny Murillo of Hollywood Undead is our special guest this week on the Mark and HooGie Show! We discuss the bands Live Steam Concert... their new albums that dropped this year... and much more!Visit us online at www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel. 

Guns 'n Roses... Sixx:A.M... Bulletboys... and even Neil Diamond!? This weeks guest has played with them all... and somehow still finds time to work on solo material, have a successful merchandising line, and raise funds for charity. Superhero? Maybe. However, he prefers to just go by the name DJ Ashba! We discuss how he got the call to join Nikki Sixx and Sixx:A.M... and how he also got the call to join Guns 'n Roses! Did you know that Ashba also collaborated with Neil Diamond? Well, we discuss that as well. Plus, tips on how to be successful in this modern world. Visit us online at www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel. 

This week on The Mark and HooGie Show, we chat with Wayne and Frank from the legendary metalcore band Hatebreed! Hatebreed's latest album "Weight of the False Self" drops on November 27th via Nuclear Blast. We talk about the new album, and it's delayed release due to COVID-19... plus bands they love to tour with, and bands they HATE to tour with.... their love of KISS... and much more! Visit www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com to watch all our previous videos, and purchase Mark and HooGie Show Merch!

In the early 2000's, Silvertide hit the rock world by storm. Their hit single "Ain't Comin' Home" shot the band to stardom, and they were asked to tour along side some of the biggest names in rock, including Motley Crue, Velvet Revolver, and even Van Halen! This week, we chat with Nick Perri of Silvertide as well as Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves. We discuss touring with Van Halen, and the kindness shown by Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. We also touch on his musical family (his sister is singer-songwriter Christina Perri) as well as releasing an album in the middle of a pandemic. Check out the video version of The Mark and HooGie Show, and get your Mark and Hoogie Show merchandise at www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com

Monster Truck hail the blue collar city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.... oh, and they also happen to be one of Slash's favorite bands! This weeks guest is none other than Jon "Marv" Harvey, singer and bass player for the kick ass band Monster Truck. In 2013, the band won the Juno Award (that's pretty much a Canadian Grammy) for 'Breakthrough Group of the Year', and they've had SIX 'Top 10' Singles on the Canadian Rock Charts. Jon is open and honest about his sobriety... the bands new music... what it's like touring the world... and the future of the band. Oh, and don't forget: "Don't F*ck With The Truck!".... eh!

Since joining Shinedown in 2008, the Eric Bass and Shinedown have amassed TWENTY "Top 5" singles on the Rock charts! In fact, as of 2020, Shinedown has 16 singles to reach the top of that chart, surpassing the record previously set by Three Days Grace which had 15.Not only do we talk about Shinedown working on some new music... but also Eric shares some of the side projects that he's been working on. We also touch on Van Halen... why he doesn't like to wear underwear... and why HooGie always has a roll of tape close by. 

If you're a fan of ink and/or horror films, then you most likely know this dude. Legendary Tattoo Artist BOB TYRRELL joins us on the show this week!Bob has been featured on Ink Master, London Ink, and L.A. Ink... plus, has travelled across the globe perfecting his craft. Bob talks about how he started in the tattoo biz at the age of 32... the drama on reality television... his love of Van Halen... and more!Visit us online at www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com and purchase some merchandise… oh, and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel so we can start making some actual money off this thing.

Did you know that there is more than one Edmonton!? Neither did Ben Wells of Black Stone Cherry, until just a few years ago. Black Stone Cherry hails from Edmonton, KENTUCKY.... a small town that only has one traffic light, but a plethora of good Mexican Food Restaurants. Who knew!? This week on The Mark and HooGie Show, we chat with the always entertaining Ben Wells, from Black Stone Cherry. Not only do we discuss the small town where the band grew up, but their latest album... musical inspirations... Eddie Van Halen... scary movies... and much more!

ABBA... Ikea... Swedish Meatballs... Alfred Nobel... H&M Clothing... Ace of Base... and Avatar! All originated in the great country of Sweden. This week on The Mark and HooGie Show, we catch up with Avatar bassist Henrik Sandelin to discuss the bands latest release "Hunter Gatherer" as well as a plethora of other interesting topics. Whether he answers these questions is another story.... Visit us online at www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel. Theme Music by Two Heads Music Credit: Ricky G Sanders / Christopher T McLernon Commercial Music: Written and Recorded by Jason Sadites https://bit.ly/2YtxyvX Art Director: Wesley SKETCH Bailey Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markandhoogie Follow us on Instagram: @MarkandHoogie Advertising opportunities available. Contact [email protected] The Mark and Hoogie Show is part of the Dean Blundell Network. www.DeanBlundell.com

Currently the bass player for Slash f/ Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators (and a plethora of other bands including Toque, Age of Electric, etc), Todd discusses new music with all his projects... who he would rather live with: Slash or Myles... and some of his craziest road stories. It's definitely and episode that you don't want to miss!Visit us online at www.TheMarkandHoogieShow.com and purchase some merchandise… oh, and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel so we can start making some actual money off this thing.