In addition to his work with The Spongetones, Hoover has toured and recorded with Don Dixon and Marti Jones, The Smithereens, Graham Parker as a member of "The Small Clubs", and produced Americana artist Rebecca Rippy, as well as playing several instruments on both of her releases. He owns and operates a project studio in Charlotte, NC, called Hooverama Studios and before that he owned and operated The Washateria.