Hal Jaques
Fun, insightful, and a sucker for a big guitar riff or a catchy hook, Hal has been obsessed with music since he was a toddler. He has been rocking stages all across Canada for years, and brings that same energy to the CHOM airwaves.
Episodes
6 O'clock Rock Report for July 8, 2025: Is this Crown Lands!? Cool sounds coming from Canada's prog rock torch bearers! PLUS, Devo documentary coming to Netflix.
Rock news for July 7, 2025
Did Tim Hortons accidentally tell you that you won a boat last year? The win wasn't real, "sorry", but the new class action lawsuit is very real.
~Hal
Hear how Kirk and Cliff "quoted" a riff from a Bowie record on the 3rd Metallica album.
Founder of Harmonium, Serge Fiori has died at 73. CHOM 97 7's Hal Jaques shared the news when it broke on June 24.
Hal had the reason why Johnny Marr turned down a very luccrative offer to reunite The Smiths and more.
Hal shares the details on why Bono made headlines in Ireland 14 years ago...
Hal looks at what temps will look like in Montreal over the coming days.
CHOM listeners weigh in on which season is best in Montreal.
Frontman for the Cult, Ian Astbury spoke with CHOM 97 7's Hal Jaques ahead of the band's show at Montreal's MTelus on Sept. 4.
Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Our own Hal Jaques caught up with Primus' Larry Lalonde on the CHOM 97 7 phone ahead of the band's appearance at L'Olympia on May 16.
Lalonde shared how Rush inspired him to become a musician, Primus opening for U2 at The Big O, writing the South Park theme song and borrowing a special guitar from Alex Lifeson for their Tribute To Kings tour.
Legendary bassist Tony Levin has played with the likes of King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, John Lennon, Alice Cooper and Yes. He's on tour with his current band, Stick Men, and will be live in Montreal at Club Soda on April 8. Our own Hal Jaques caught up with him on the CHOM 97 7 7 phone. Tickets available at ClubSoda.ca.
Hal Jaques caught up with The Sheepdogs' Ewan Currie ahead of the band's stop at MTelus on September 22. Ewan discussed everything from music documentaries to going out for a 49 date tour after a 2.5 year break to the Montreal Pool Room to the fate of his tour rice cooker.
Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson on band's first big break, emotional connection, new album's theme
Our own Hal Jaques welcomed Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson to the CHOM phone. They talked about the band's first big break, emotional connections, and the new album's theme.
Hal Jaques welcomed Ian Thornley on the CHOM 977 phone. They talked about why he'll be releasing 3 new EPs, not joining Velvet Revolver and picking an imaginary supergroup.
The Dirty Nil joined Hal in the studio today ahead of their show at Petit Campus.
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