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The Hook with Johni & Jess
Hosted by Jess and Johni, The Hook features candid conversations with musicians, artists, entertainers, and creatives of all kinds. We go beyond the surface to explore the real stories behind the art — the first spark, the turning point, the doubt, the obsession, and the moments that changed everything.
Just like a hook in a song stays with you, every creative has something that grabbed hold and shaped who they became.
This isn’t just about what artists create.
It’s about why they couldn’t stop.
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The Hook with Johni & Jess
Joey Davis & TJ Peterson -From First Gig to Finding Freedom
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Every musician has a moment when everything changes—when music stops being something they enjoy and becomes something they need. In this episode of The Hook, Jess and Johni sit down with musicians Joey Davis and TJ Peterson, joined by fellow musician John Beckner, to explore the exact moment music took hold of their lives—and never let go.
They dive into the firsts that shape every artist: the first time playing in front of a crowd, the first time getting paid, and even the first time completely bombing. Joey and TJ share honest stories about risk, sacrifice, creative obsession, and the reality behind the romanticized image of being a musician.
The conversation goes deeper into what keeps artists going when the path is uncertain, what performing on bigger stages teaches you, and the environments that spark true creativity. The episode also features live original performances and the stories behind the songs—revealing the emotional moments that inspired them.
From nostalgia and vulnerability to laughter and rapid-fire questions, this episode captures the human side of chasing music—not for fame, but for freedom.
Because once music has its hooks in you… there’s no going back.
To follow TJ and Joey, connect with them on social media:
TJ Peterson FB https://www.facebook.com/tj.peterson.5855/
TJ Peterson TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tj.peterson93
Joey Davis FB https://www.facebook.com/JoeyD1194/
Joey Davis IG https://www.instagram.com/joeydavis.music/?hl=en
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This is where we talk to musicians, artists, creators, and visionaries about the moment they got hooked—and the journey that followed.
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