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Brook
Alternative / Experimental / Surf

"Cedar Rapids Guitar Teacher"

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Brook: General Info
Member Since2/11/2005
Band Websitecdbaby.com/cd/brookhoover
Band MembersMEERKATS! BROOK HOOVER- Guitar and Vocals JOEL MCDOWELL- Bass and Vocals ERIK MARSHALL- Drums and Percussion SURF ZOMBIES! BROOK HOOVER - Guitar KYLE OYLOE - Guitar JOEL MCDOWELL- Bass guitar CHARLIE HASSON- Drums and Percussion IMPACT: Jessy Kirstin -vocals, Jeff - keyboard, electric and acoustic guitar and vocals, Dan -Bass guitar, Herman - drums and me on electric guitar Sarah Cram and the Larceny Brothers: Sarah on guitar and vocals, Kyle on guitar Charlie on drums and me on bass
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Record LabelBeezleborf
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 9:00P
Brook plays with Autobanga at Cocktails Marion, Iowa
Jul 25 2008 9:00P
Meerkats and Spider Gear at Next Door Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 16 2008 9:00P
Meerkats play The Open Throttle Shellsburg, Iowa
Aug 22 2008 9:00P
Meerkats at Mississippi Brew Co Muscatine, Iowa
Aug 30 2008 9:00P
Sarah Cram and the Derilichts at Chappy’s Safari Lounge Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 5 2008 4:00P
Meerkats do private party Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 20 2008 9:00P
Meerkats at Who’s on First Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Oct 10 2008 9:00P
Meerkats Destroy Knuckleheads in Anamosa Anamosa, Iowa

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   About Brook

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Thanks for checking out my page. You will find me working as a guitar instructor seven days a week. I also play in several bands and operate a fine 24 track recording studio. Other interests include tube amps, hot rods, Harleys, gardening, family time, cats, songwriting, reading a stack of new books and magazines and drinking coffee. Always searching for a cool new gig to play, new people to collaborate with, bands and solo artists to record plus I am open to adding new students to my teaching roster. I have been teaching since I began playing guitar in the 70's and to me it's just a real relaxing way to connect with people and spread the happy feelings music brings. Send me an email if you wanna try a lesson. hooverguitar@yahoo.com. I will email you info on rates, schedule and lesson content................................................................................................................................................... I have appeared on a few cds in my day. Recently I have completed a cd with The Surf Zombies. Our first gig was opening for Dick dale...that was decent to say the least. Surf Zombies get very good audience response, but we are all so busy with other bands we don’t gig as often with this band as I’d like. My other band Meerkats has a new cd in the can to be released when some of this stuff blows over or blows up. Meerkats is made up of me on guitar and vocals, Joel on bass and vocals and our dear buddy Mr. Erik Marshall on drums. We’ve been gigging steady since 1992. I have been playing in bands with Joel since the stoner age. He plays simple straight and powerful like Dee Dee Ramone with great intensity and he really pulls it off. Erik is a straight up drummer who doesn't waste any hits. He gets a great sound out of his kit and does the essential cool snare lead ins. Keeps it simple and powerful. I did a solo album called "Don't Touch the Monsters" with Bill Neff on drums. I was going for a power pop vibe on that one. The funny thing about my solo album is that I forgot to play a lot of solos on it............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Before that I appeared on Dick Prall's famous cd "Somewhere about Here". I came up with a lot of fine guitar hooks that dressed up Dick's chords and melodies nicely and we had a great time gigging behind that record. It was nice to get some extra recognition for my guitar work back then. We played in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas and Illinois. Around that time Meerkats had released "Enemy Planet" which was a sprawling masterpiece of weirdo rock. Before that we did "Curse of the Hearse" which is a cool indie rock record. Preceding that record we did a cassette only release of "Magical Misery Tour". There have been a few other releases, compilations, aborted records along the way. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I also play in a band with Sarah Cram. She is amazing and fun to work with. Sings great and writes great songs. Kyle Oyloe is on guitar and Charlie Hasson is on drums. I love these guys. Looks like we are getting busy again. People seem to really like this band too..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Yet another band is IMPACT and we play at St Mark's Lutheran Church. I have been rockin' these Sunday mornings for about five years...We have a new leader named Jessey Vera and he gets us to play what's in his head and that's a good thing. I think leadership is such a big deal. A band has to have a vision and someone who can lead you there. He's only been with us a short time but it's been great. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. I am really into my recording studio. It is set up to record bands and solo artists efficiently. I have some killer old Ampeg, Marshall and Fender amps ready to go plus a superb Gretsch Broadkaster kit. I started recording on cassettes as a child. Soon I was recording my guitar work. Later I moved up to studio work in Fort Dodge and Minneapolis and eventually learned the art of recording. I greatly enjoy every aspect of it. Need to make a demo or full length or ep? Look me up..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Yet another band is IMPACT and we play at St Mark's Lutheran Church. I have been rockin' these Sunday mornings for about five years. We have a new leader named Jessey Vera and he gets us to play what's in his head and that's a good thing. I think leadership is such a big deal. A band has to have a vision and someone who can lead you there. He's only been with us a short time but it's been great. It’s a very cool ministry and anyone can show up and worship. We’re on every Sunday at 11:00 and it’s at 8300 C Ave NE in Cedar Rapids. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I have a phobia about speaking on the phone and also one about filling out forms.

   Brook's Friend Space (Top 24)
Brook has 725 friends.
 Adobanga 


 THE TWINKLE ARROWS 


 Meerkats 


 SPIDER GEAR 


 The Surf Zombies 


 Sarah Cram and The Derelicts 


 Hyperfuzz 


 hundred dollar horse 


 Brad Heck & Section 179 


 Jessy Vera 


 Kyle 


 New Bohemia Festival 


 I was never here... 


 Shari 


 Will Lee NYC 


 grace 


 Junior’s Motel Recording Studio 


 Amanda Jo 


 RockStarVocalist 


 Unknown Hinson 


 Cedar Rapids Rollergirls 


 TORNADOS GRUB & PUB 


 KnOcKaDoLLiE 


 Cocktails & Company 





Brook's Friends Comments
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selina





Jun 19 2008 8:48 PM

Hey - Are you okay up there?
kristin brooks





Jun 12 2008 9:22 PM

I've been glued to KCRG. com whenever I can steal a second away..... I am SOOoooo glad to hear you are safe! :)
kristin brooks





Jun 10 2008 7:45 PM

you under water yet? :0
Jeff


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Jun 2 2008 1:19 PM

After checking out your page and all you're involved with wadda ya do with all the extra spare time! Very Similar Schedules. Hectic or Very Hectic... those are the choices
Shari





Jun 1 2008 5:23 PM

Never seen Norbit. Should I?

2:18 sucks.
Shari





Jun 1 2008 9:44 AM

Sorry about the bummer crap Thursday night!!!
knubby





May 26 2008 6:13 AM

That amp you were using Saturday night was shweeet! What the hell was it? Great tone by the way.
K-LYN





May 21 2008 4:13 PM



Can you beat my score on the "name the TV detective" quiz?








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Kris Karr





May 9 2008 6:22 PM

Thanks Brookster!
Rachel





Apr 25 2008 8:51 PM

COME JOIN MY TEAM AND WALK FOR IOWA HEART AND LUNG ASSOCIATION IN MEMORY AND HONOR OR MY FATHER.
THERE IS MORE INFO ON MY PAGE IN A BULLITON :)
the Wheelers





Apr 22 2008 4:52 PM

Brook Man 2000,

The Wheelers cover of the Breeders classic, "Cannonball" is now available on iTunes!!

You should check it out and let us know what you think.
http://phobos. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=273752328&s=143441

Hope all is well.

xo,
the Wheelers.
THE BARBWIRES - New song !!!





Apr 19 2008 11:16 PM

Welcome to a pre-listening party with THE BARBWIRES

When: Friday, April 25:th 9:00 a.
m (PDT)
Where: http://www. myspace. com/thebarbwires



The Barbwires will launch the first song from the upcoming album "Searider" to be released in 2008 (Wild Records)

Subliminal





Apr 18 2008 10:50 PM

wow.....busy guy huh? just like me, running a business (Neon Dragon Tattoo), couple bands, kids, etc! hard to find all the time to have so much fun!
NeonDragonTattoo.com





Apr 15 2008 5:07 PM

Have a great day!!!!




Neon Dragon Tattoo
310 E. Blairsferry Rd
Hiawatha, Iowa
319-294-4197
KnOcKaDoLLiE





Apr 18 2008 6:23 AM

You are amazing!~ i think i may try to come out to the show tonight! =-)
RockStarVocalist





Apr 14 2008 8:17 AM

Brook also known as "Spartacus" AKA "Guitar Teacher Extraordinare"
Thanks Bro
Lisa


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Apr 12 2008 3:20 PM



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I hope everythings going good! I have been too sick to go out lately I do want to check out a gig or 2 here soon.
Keep doing what you do best!

Karen





Apr 12 2008 10:33 AM

Sounds great!
~*Billi*~





Apr 11 2008 3:06 PM


Glitter Graphics & Comments
KnOcKaDoLLiE





Apr 10 2008 7:18 AM

How is this Junk for Weather?
Man o man....
~*Billi*~





Apr 9 2008 4:53 PM

Hey how have you been? Im really excited about the weather warming up! Hope things are good.
I havent seen you in FOREVER! Take Care!
KnOcKaDoLLiE





Apr 9 2008 4:19 PM

lets party like they do....
*devil smile
KnOcKaDoLLiE





Mar 31 2008 11:16 AM

Thank you for everything Brook , you are so awesome and we all had a really great time!~
K-LYN





Apr 1 2008 2:24 PM

Hey Brook, I miss you already. Haven't had my Meercat fix for awhile. how have you been?
Bart is on my space now, you will have to add him to your friends!
knubby





Mar 30 2008 5:33 AM

Hello Brook...welcome to knubby time! Heard you solo CD...real good stuff!
NeonDragonTattoo.com





Mar 27 2008 4:49 PM

Hey, thanks for being a friend, we appreciate your support! April 12th at 3rd St Live, come hang out with the Neon Dragon Crew, Thud, Inch 75 and the Cedar Rapids Rollergirls!







Thanks for the add!




Jason Evans
Neon Dragon Tattoo
310 E. Blairsferry Rd
Hiawatha, Iowa
319-294-4197
www. NeonDragonTattoo. com
www. TattoosByJason. com
KnOcKaDoLLiE