New from the studio
Every Little Thing
Fresh from the studio, this song pays homage to every little thing that matters in life.
Songwriting duo · Writing together since 1998
Songs that transcend genre, decade & life itself.
Hook & Ladder is Eric Dneaster & Michael Petrosino — an eclectic mix of styles with no rulebook. The debut EP is on its way.
Debut EP
From A to B
Teaser out now · full EP coming
Hook & Ladder Band
From A to B
by way of U
Teaser out now · full EP coming
New music
The EP sampler
The 2026 teaser for the debut EP — drop the needle and get in early.
Now spinning
From A to B by way of U
Our debut EP was years in the making, shaped by tracks, melodies and ideas passed back and forth in true Hook & Ladder style. Featuring several guest musicians and vocals by Maggie Knight, the record spans genres, decades and miles—the product of a truly long-distance collaboration.
Straight from the studio
From the sessions
Current projects and works in progress from the studio – no polish, just the room.
Theme song
Says You Sports
A catchy, guitar-driven, up-tempo theme song for the Says Who Sports podcast.
Works in progress
Dead Man
The deep bass groove reminds you that it’s important to step in and stand clear.
Weekly
Video shorts
Quick, offbeat clips dropping on YouTube & Instagram. Tap in and follow along.
Est. 2023
Who we are
Two songwriters, one eclectic sound.
Eric and Michael started writing together back in 1998, soon after meeting in Charlotte. Twenty-five years later they made it official as Hook & Ladder Band, drawing inspiration from every genre, era, and the messy beauty of life itself.
They recently wrote & recorded “Says You,” the theme for the Says Who Sports podcast — with their debut EP on the way. Right now they're heads-down in recording mode; see what they're playing.
Eric DneasterSongwriter · Guitar
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Michael PetrosinoSongwriter · Guitar · Keys
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
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