Ahead of the release of "Long Way To Go" on November 8 and album release party on November 9 at the Ship, my guest on the upcoming Musical Connections podcast got his "Ducks In A Row" to stop by and talk about his first album in six years! On NextIIConnect, I welcome singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and narrator for East Harbour Heroes on Discovery Channel, Dave Whitty! We talk about the recording of his fourth studio album and what people can expect on this new record. Plus, we talk about his time on the Discovery Channel show about life on the offshore of Newfoundland and Labrador, East Harbour Heroes; as well as the Dave Whitty Show, At Ship's End, his beginnings, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 27-November 2, 2024)Song: Pumpkin BabyArtist: Jake NicollAlbum: Pumpkin BabyComposers: Jake Nicoll Song: Wooden BoatsArtist: Jim Payne & Fergus O’ByrneAlbum: Wooden BoatsComposers: Jim Payne Song: Never PeakArtist: Logan BoltAlbum: That Second BluntComposers: Logan Bolt, YZ Song: Hitchhike To NowhereArtist: Teddy RoweAlbum: Hitchhike To NowhereComposers: Theodore Rowe & Kevin Eaton Song: Seven Years/Barco NegroArtist: White Fleet Suite CastAlbum: White Fleet SuiteComposers: Traditional, Ron Hynes, Antonio Amabile, Mathreus Nunes----------------------------------------Song: Ducks In A RowArtist: Dave WhittyAlbum: Long Way To GoComposers: Dave Whitty New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

This week's guest is one of the veterans of the hip-hop community in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is hip-hop producer, A&R professional and music creative, Joshua Parsons AKA PARSONS! Parsons comes on NextIIConnect to talk about his new song and video for Smuggler's Supreme, a song about the legendary smuggler, Brian O'Dea. Plus, he talks about his career more in-depth. From being one of the first hip-hop performers on the island to moving to the UK, to now being one of the driving forces behind the scenes in the hip-hop community!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 20-26, 2024)Song: Knights of the ArcadeArtist: Arcade KnightsAlbum: Knights of the ArcadeComposers: Dean ParsonsSong: Oo La La (featuring Lemmedoya, MAK11, and A.D.H.)Artist: Chron LennonAlbum: Oo La LaComposers: Andrew John Hollett, Andrew McDonald, Ashton David Hiscock & Dustin HustedSong: Tropical Storm (How Long)Artist: SumleoAlbum: Tropical Storm (How Long)Composers: Lennie EarleSong: Jane The StrangeArtist: The LunnAlbum: Jane The StrangeComposers: Robert Kelly----------------------------------------Song: SMUGGLER’S SUPREME (featuring JD Era)Artist: PARSONSAlbum: SMUGGLER’S SUPREMEComposers: Joshua Parsons, Joseph Collins Dako & Lukasz WojcikowskiNew episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownlDownload or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xmlFollow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

This week's guest on the Musical Connections podcast is one of the fastest-rising femme fatales in the rock music scene today. I speak with the leading lady of Greta and The Goldfish, Greta Warner! She comes on NextIIConnect to talk about the group's nomination for MusicNL Rock Artist of the Year, their Harbour Graceless EP they put out in May, and how the group formed out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, she talks about her start in music, her influences, being an event booker for the Battery Cafe, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 13-19, 2024)Song: the circusArtist: Mallory JohnsonAlbum: the circusComposers: Mallory Johnson, David Madras Song: Full RainbowArtist: Tim BakerAlbum: Full Rainbow of LightComposers: Tim Baker---------------------------------------- Song: Music for GhostsArtist: Greta & The GoldfishAlbum: Harbour Graceless – EPComposers: Greta Warner New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On this week's Musical Connections, I welcome back Selina Boland to the show! On Next II Connect, she talks about her sixth studio album, Take My Heart and Run which came out on CD back in July and how that has been received by the public. She will be releasing it to streaming services by the end of this year. Plus, she talks about her tour that she just concluded, life as a full-time musician, her songwriting process, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 6-12, 2024)Song: Cryin’ TooArtist: Kim StockwoodAlbum: Cryin’ TooComposers: Gordie Sampson, Kim Stockwood Song: AttachedArtist: King SwayAlbum: I Feel EverythingComposers: Farai Gwarisa Song: You And I (Work It Out)Artist: PotemAlbum: ApricityComposers: Adam Martin ---------------------------------------- Song: Same Day OverArtist: Selina BolandAlbum: Take My Heart and RunComposers: Selina Boland Song: Lucky HeartArtist: Chris RyanAlbum: Chris RyanComposers: Chris Ryan, Rob Cook, Andrew James O’Brien New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On the Musical Connections podcast this week, I connect with Gander-born singer-songwriter, Harry Parsons! We head back to Music Celebration Week to talk with Harry about his new rave-rock project Ctrl+V, whose debut album, "Prequels" came out last April! Plus, we learn more about Harry as he talks about how he got started in music, the various projects he has been a part of, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 29-October 5, 2024)Song: CheaterArtist: Gerard O’ReillyAlbum: First Person FictionComposers: Gerard O’Reilly Song: HitchhikerArtist: Jason BenoitAlbum: HitchhikerComposers: Jason Benoit Song: Russian PlaneArtist: Luke WadmanAlbum: Russian PlaneComposers: Luke Wadman Song: Ancient SteelArtist: LundAlbum: Ancient SteelComposers: Devon Milley, Ted Samson Song: SOUTHERN DRAW(L)Artist: Paige Penney & W/FRNDSAlbum: SOUTHERN DRAW(L)Composers: Paige Penney, Matt McCartney, Casey Le'Vasseur & Kurtis John ----------------------------------------Song: Apple BlueArtist: Ctrl+VAlbum: PrequelsComposers: Harry Parsons, Elliot Butt, Devon Milley New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

There's a space in the trees where the light filters in and this inspiring singer-songwriter light shines very bright. On this week's podcast, singer-songwriter, Kathy Stock comes on NextIIConnect to talk about her new EP set to come out later this year. Plus, she talks about how she got into music, moving to Florida to find love and play music, her battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, her inspirational songs, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 22-28, 2024)Song: All I KnowArtist: Alex DuffyAlbum: All I KnowComposers: Alex Duffy Song: She Was My SpringArtist: Book ClubAlbum: She Was My SpringComposers: Kendall Pittman, Fardin Mosharraf, Ethan Armstrong, Michael Murphy, Jonte Maulawin & Christopher Flynn Song: Sippin’ On DrankArtist: CAPO YQXAlbum: Sesh TapeComposers: Jesse Geange Song: The Other SideArtist: Cristina HernandezAlbum: Global Music: Volume 1Composers: Cristina Hernandez Song: PerseidsArtist: Jenina MacGillivrayAlbum: PerseidsComposers: Jenina MacGillivray Song: T.C.HArtist: Logan BoltAlbum: T.C.HComposers: Logan Bolt, Marow Beats Song: Double You (Set)Artist: SumleoAlbum: Double You (Set)Composers: Leonard Earle Song: A Severance NovellaArtist: The FencesittersAlbum: Picture DayComposers: Cameron Simms ----------------------------------------Song: Where the Light Filters InArtist: Kathy StockAlbum: HomeComposers: Kathy Stock New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast, we are Moving Fast in Slow Motion! I speak with one of the young up and coming stars of the alternative music scene, Hannah Green! She comes on NextIIConnect to talk about her debut album, her MusicNL award nominations, how she got started, her influences and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 15-21, 2024)Song: PlaygroundArtist: A-PowAlbum: Songs About HomeComposers: Adam Power Song: unholyArtist: BruceM8Album: unholyComposers: Mandla Mate Song: IntenseArtist: Dana ReidAlbum: IntenseComposers: Dana Reid Song: DreamerArtist: Kelly McMichaelAlbum: After The Sting of ItComposers: Kelly McMichael Song: Blasting Off (feat. Stixh)Artist: ScalladosisAlbum: BITCH - EPComposers: Simon Hendry, Junior Melulu Song: Start AgainArtist: ShanaAlbum: Start AgainComposers: Shana Brown Song: Die AloneArtist: StompboxAlbum: StompboxComposers: Nick Earle, Joe Coffin, Jacob Cherwick, Nick Bendsza Song: Prussian BlueArtist: The Dandelion FewAlbum: Ovv Vrese & SuondComposers: Tiffanie George, Sean BRadley ---------------------------------------- Song: Panic RoomArtist: Hannah GreenAlbum: Moving Fast In Slow MotionComposers: Hannah Green New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

Musical Connections at Music Celebration Week continues as I connect with the 2024 MusicNL Denis Parker Industry Builder Award recipient, David Smallwood! As one of the architects of Theatre Newfoundland & Labrador and the Rotary Arts Centre, David's impact on Newfoundland and Labrador's art scene is remarkable! I catch up with David about his recent acknowledgement for his work on the West Coast of Newfoundland such as the Gros Morne Theatre Festival and the Rotary Arts Centre. He also talks about his recent retirement as its CEO, his favourite memories, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 8-14, 2024)Song: Nineties Dream (featuring Lemmedoya & Kirious)Artist: Chron LennonAlbum: Nineties DreamComposers: Andrew John Hollett, Kiri Woodward & Dustin Husted Song: LET GOArtist: DeouxAlbum: LET GOComposers: Jason Earle, Justin Rowsell Song: WASTEMANArtist: PotemAlbum: WASTEMANComposers: Adam Martin ---------------------------------------- Song: You Got It WrongArtist: Kelly McMichaelAlbum: After The Sting of ItComposers: Kelly McMichael New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

Following a successful Music Celebration Week 2024, the mission to grow the Newfoundland and Labrador Music Sector one song at a time is vital now more than ever. On this week’s episode, I speak with one of the leading faces of the Hip-Hop scene of Newfoundland and Labrador in Albert Dalton! He comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about his MusicNL Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year nomination, his album St. Thomas Line with Cat Café, love for professional wrestling, the hip hop scene of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 25-September 7, 2024)Song: DOWNTOWNSUCKSBUTITSWHERETHESCENEISArtist: Albert DaltonAlbum: DOWNTOWNSUCKSBUTITSWHERETHESCENEISComposers: Albert Murphy Song: Dear LucyArtist: Alex DuffyAlbum: Dear LucyComposers: Alex Duffy Song: Lost In The ShinkansenArtist: Ben’s Ekman Spiral & ROMDOMAlbum: Lost In The ShinkansenComposers: Benjamin James & Romain Bouguillon Song: Poor Little BoyArtist: Elizabeth SheppardAlbum: Poor Little BoyComposers: Elizabeth Sheppard, Robert Kelly Song: AutumnArtist: Gerard O’ReillyAlbum: AutumnComposers: Gerard O’Reilly Song: I Wanna Hear That SongArtist: Jason BenoitAlbum: I Wanna Hear That SongComposers: Jason Benoit, Gerry Foote Song: Waiting…Artist: This Day…Album: Waiting…Composers: Jay Walsh, Alex Murphy, Luke Spry & Paul St John ---------------------------------------- Song: Dusty RhodesArtist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, New VillianAlbum: St. Thomas LineComposers: Albert Murphy New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

Hope you can keep your head above the water and you can tune into this week’s Musical Connections podcast! This week’s guest on NextIIConnect is Indonesian-born and St. John’s-based singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and entertainer, Zay Nova! I catch up with Zay about his most recent album he put out last year called “Keep Your Head Above The Water”! Plus, we talk about growing up in Indonesia, how he got into music, how Shania Twain and Freddie Mercury influenced him to pursue music, the move to Newfoundland, and the opportunities he has gotten since coming here in 2017.Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 18-24, 2024)Song: DetailArtist: AleBenAlbum: DetailComposers: Alex Bennett Song: Come Out Ye’ Lads (Of Newfoundland)Artist: Cory GouldingAlbum: Come Out Ye’ Lads (Of Newfoundland)Composers: Cory Goulding Song: Life Is AmazingArtist: Erin PowerAlbum: Life Is AmazingComposers: Erin Power Song: Every Single SummerArtist: Karla Jane PilgrimAlbum: Every Single SummerComposers: Karla Jane Pilgrim, Hannah Dorothy, Peter Daniel Newman Song: Broken CeramicArtist: Lily RocheAlbum: Home Is A House You BuiltComposers: Lily Roche----------------------------------------Song: Locked In All Night LongArtist: Zay NovaAlbum: Head Above The WaterComposers: Zulpukar Zay New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, I speak with up and coming singer-songwriter, Becca Bartlett! Becca comes on NextIIConnect to talk about her nomination for Pop Artist of the year at the upcoming MusicNL awards. Plus she talks about her latest two singles “Fading Light” and “Close Enough”, her songwriting process, how she got into music, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 11-17, 2024)Song: RosewoodArtist: Alex DuffyAlbum: Charlie’s. Vol 2Composers: Alex Duffy Song: Open (Hurts To Have A Heart)Artist: Kelly McMichaelAlbum: After The Sting Of ItComposers: Kelly McMichael Song: SuitcaseArtist: Mallory JohnsonAlbum: suitcaseComposers: Mallory Johnson, Shantaia Poulin, Chris Buck---------------------------------------- Song: Fading LightArtist: Becca BartlettAlbum: Fading LightComposers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On NextIIConnect, I connect with Torbay-born pop singer-songwriter, Alex Duffy! I speak to him about his new album, Charlie's, Vol. 1 and how it all came together! We also talk about his career in general! From The Lodge to Until Toronto, Underground Sounds, the move to Toronto, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 4-10, 2024)Song: Many Forms (feat. Lungs)Artist: Reggie Morales & Cat CafeAlbum: Many Forms (feat. Lungs)Composers: Liam Ryan, Michael Moyst Song: One More Mistake (feat. Logan Bolt)Artist: ScalladosisAlbum: Land of DemonsComposers: Simon Hendry, Logan Bolt----------------------------------------Song: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)Artist: Alex DuffyAlbum: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)Composers: Alex Duffy, Albert Murphy New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

I am so excited to have on the Musical Connections podcast this week Newfoundland and Labrador country music legend, Eddie Eastman! He drops by the studio to talk about his trip to Newfoundland and Labrador and why he is here! Plus, we go over his extensive career which includes the Country DuCats, BelAir Records, the two Juno Awards, stories from his career, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and so much more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 28-August 3, 2024)Song: I’m Not ScaredArtist: Carolina EastAlbum: I’m Not ScaredComposers: Carolann Fowler, Rob Wells, Naomi Shobda Song: WastelandArtist: Dave WhiteAlbum: WastelandComposers: Dave White Song: Bessie MarieArtist: Ever SweetAlbum: Red SkyComposers: Joelle Blandford Song: JamesArtist: Kathy StockAlbum: HomeComposers: Kathy Stock ---------------------------------------- Song: You Can’t Take The Country From The ManArtist: The Country DuCatsAlbum: You Can’t Take The Country From The ManComposers: Edward Rowsell, Lew Skinner New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

She is a jill of all trades! A singer-songwriter, hairstylist, sound engineer, 3D video animator is one of the many hats that my guest on NextIIConnect wears. Claire Porter comes on the podcast this week to talk about her new record "Time Alone"! Plus she talks about growing up in a musical family, moving to Montreal, her love of jazz, collecting Newfoundland Folk Songs, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 21-27, 2024)Song: Stolen GroundArtist: Andrew RodgersAlbum: Let It OutComposers: Andrew Rodgers, Meghan Pollard Song: Leave Me Alone You RoguesArtist: Barry FitzpatrickAlbum: Leave Me Alone You RoguesComposers: Barry Fitzpatrick Song: The CeilingArtist: Celtic ConnectionAlbum: The CeilingComposers: Evan Burns, Joel King & Richard Young Song: Rains In DecemberArtist: Claire PorterAlbum: Time AloneComposers: Claire Porter Song: PrettyArtist: Dark Horse HeroineAlbum: PrettyComposers: Danika Carter Song: Panic RoomArtist: Hannah GreenAlbum: Fast Moving In Slow MotionComposers: Hannah Green Song: Ocean ViewArtist: Nick Earle & The Reckless HeartsAlbum: Ocean ViewComposers: Nick Earle Song: Take My Heart And RunArtist: Selina BolandAlbum: Take My Heart And RunComposers: Selina Boland Song: Where I BelongArtist: Summer BennettAlbum: One Thousand FahrenheitComposers: Summer Bennett----------------------------------------Song: ThirstyArtist: Claire PorterAlbum: Time AloneComposers: Claire Porter New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownlFollow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with Toronto-based and Newfoundland born singer-songwriter, Matthew Cooke AKA Mawzy! He comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about his debut LP, Long View and how that all came together. Plus, we talk about his beginnings, growing up in Conception Bay South, Baytown, why he moved to Ontario, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 14-20, 2024)Song: Fading LightArtist: Becca BartlettAlbum: Fading LightComposers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett Song: Coffee In ConnecticutArtist: Claire PorterAlbum: Time AloneComposers: Claire Porter Song: Where I BelongArtist: Dave WhittyAlbum: Long Way To GoComposers: Dave Whitty Song: GO2WORK!Artist: DECAYAlbum: GO2WORK!Composers: Dave Kelly Song: Human Interest StoryArtist: Mike ThomasAlbum: Human Interest StoryComposers: Mike Thomas Song: The Plug (feat. Jason Earle)Artist: Roz & HollettAlbum: The Plug (feat. Jason Earle)Composers: Justin Rowzell, Andrew Hollett, Jason Earle ---------------------------------------- Song: Where I’m FromArtist: MAWZYAlbum: Long ViewComposers: Matthew Cooke New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

Coming up July 19-21 in St. John's and Corner Brook, it is the second annual Heavy NFLD festival which is a celebration of all things hard rock in Newfoundland and Labrador! Ben Chapman-Smith, one of the organizers returns to #NextIIConnect to talk about the three-day event, plus what it took to bring all 30 acts together and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 6-13, 2024)Song: All A DreamArtist: Alex ByrneAlbum: All A DreamComposers: Alex Byrne Song: Walk On The Shores of NewfoundlandArtist: Carl LundriganAlbum: Walk On The Shores of NewfoundlandComposers: Carl Lundrigan Song: Fishermen’s BoyArtist: Corey PooleAlbum: Fishermen’s BoyComposers: Corey Poole Song: Rockin’ It (feat. Nurse)Artist: Da Real Lil GAlbum: Rockin’ It (feat. Nurse)Composers: Gerald White Song: DrugsArtist: DickyAlbum: DrugsComposers: Andrew Strickland Song: My DearArtist: Lily RocheAlbum: My DearComposers: Lily Roche Song: Painted GreenArtist: Mike SixonateAlbum: Old CrowComposers: Michael McDonald Song: L’Arbre Est Dans Ses FeuillesArtist: Port Aux PoutinesAlbum: L’Arbre Est Dans Ses FeuillesComposers: Traditional, Axel Belgarde Song: Toss Up (featuring DJ Lucas)Artist: Reggie Morales and Cat CafeAlbum: Toss Up (featuring DJ Lucas)Composers: Mike Moyst, Liam Ryan, Lucas Kendell Song: HoneybeeArtist: The Dandelion FewAlbum: Ovv Vrese & SuondComposers: Sean Bradley & Tiffanie George----------------------------------------Song: Doll (featuring Dawson Sinnicks)Artist: ALTERAlbum: Currents & UnknownsComposers: Doninick LaMouche, Dawson Sinnicks, Shawna Granger New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

On the #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with the Teddy Bear Man, the legendary Terry Rielly for #NextIIConnect! We chat all about the career of Terry Rielly, how he got the Teddy Bear Man moniker, his favourite memories of the Teddy Bear Picnic, how it started, where he is at in his life, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (June 30- July 6, 2024)Song: Hot HotArtist: AleBenAlbum: Hot HotComposers: Alex Bennett Song: Digital DemonArtist: Already DeadAlbum: Digital DemonComposers: Albert Murphy, Michael Moyst, Liam Ryan Song: My Way HomeArtist: Brandon DawsonAlbum: My Way HomeComposers: Brandon Dawson Song: So Long GoneArtist: Elizabeth SheppardAlbum: So Long GoneComposers: Elizabeth Sheppard, Robert Kelly Song: Red SkyArtist: Ever SweetAlbum: Red SkyComposers: Jordan Harnum, Joelle Sunshine Song: Cavendish HilltopArtist: Kathy StockAlbum: Cavendish HilltopComposers: Kathy Stock Song: Can’t Stop, We’re Having A Good TimeArtist: Logan BoltAlbum: Can’t Stop, We’re Having A Good TimeComposers: Logan Bolt Song: CadillacArtist: Peter VanceAlbum: CadillacComposers: Peter Vance ---------------------------------------- Song: My Dad, He Is A FishermanArtist: Terry RiellyAlbum: Carried AwayComposers: Terry Rielly New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

On this week's #MusicalConnections, I connect with Francophone-Anglophone singer-songwriter, Adrian House! He comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about his brand-new record, Pecheur De Reves and how the album all came together! Plus, we touch on the francophone scene of Newfoundland and Labrador, the nineties Newfoundland music scene, singles vs albums, his influences, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (June 23-29, 2024)Song: PreservativesArtist: Claire PorterAlbum: Time AloneComposers: Claire Porter Song: Did the Boy Ever Get The GirlArtist: Derek Allan StrongAlbum: Did the Boy Ever Get The GirlComposers: Derek Allan Strong Song: LeadfootArtist: JiggerAlbum: Night of the Driving LeadComposers: Don Ellis, Geoff Younghusband, John Angelopoulos, Phil Winters Song: IMAXArtist: MAK11Album: Scratch BandicootComposers: Andrew McDonald, Tyler Pelley Song: Life In The HarbourArtist: ShanneyganockAlbum: Life In The HarbourComposers: Chris Andrews Song: Fever DreamArtist: Summer BennettAlbum: One Thousand FahrenheitComposers: Summer Bennett Song: The Stinging LightArtist: The Dandelion FewAlbum: The Stinging LightComposers: Sean Bradley, Tiffanie George----------------------------------------Song: Les MusesArtist: Adrian HouseAlbum: Pecheur De RevesComposers: Adrian House New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

On this week's #MusicalConnections, I connect with one of the young up-and-coming singer-songwriters from this province who now calls Nova Scotia their home! I connect with singer-songwriter, Madeline on #NextIIConnect this week to talk about Memoir, her EP she put out in April! Plus, we talk about her influences, accomplishments so far, and much more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (June 16-22, 2024)Song: Money SmellArtist: Chron LennonAlbum: Cash ChroniclesComposers: Andrew Hollett Song: TurnaroundArtist: Dean PikeAlbum: Stories from a Small TownComposers: Dean Pike Song: Bottle the SunArtist: Nick Earle & The Reckless HeartsAlbum: Bottle the SunComposers: Nick Earle Song: Same Day OverArtist: Selina BolandAlbum: Take My Heart and RunComposers: Selina Boland---------------------------------------- Song: The Last SongArtist: MadelineAlbum: The Last SongComposers: Madeline Salter, Robert Kelly New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

If you really wanna know if this week's #MusicalConnections is going to rock, ask my guest on #NextIIConnect, Mick Davis! He comes on to talk about Thin Love's new record, Garbage Street; plus he talks about his early days, influences, the Novaks, the formation of Thin Love, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (June 9-15, 2024)Song: WildflowersArtist: Asetha PowerAlbum: Old CountryComposers: Dolly Parton Song: Ducks In A RowArtist: Dave WhittyAlbum: Long Way To GoComposers: Dave Whitty Song: RuminationsArtist: Love Letters to LewisAlbum: RuminationsComposers: Evan Foote Song: Ruin My NameArtist: Mackenzie CritchAlbum: Ruin My NameComposers: Mackenzie Critch Song: SMUGGLER’S SUPREME (featuring JD Era)Artist: PARSONSAlbum: SMUGGLER’S SUPREMEComposers: Joshua Parsons, Joseph Collins Dako & Lukasz Wojcikowski ---------------------------------------- Song: Garbage StreetArtist: Mick Davis & Thin LoveAlbum: Garbage StreetComposers: Mick Davis New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, we are connecting with singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and arts worker, Natasha Blackwood! She comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about her new album, "Love Songs for Good Machines" where she will be having an album release party at the Majestic Theatre on June 14th! Plus, we talk about her influences, how she got started, Eastern Owl, Jazz East Big Band, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (June 2-8, 2024)Song: Gold (featuring Albert Dalton)Artist: Alex DuffyAlbum: Charlie’s Vol. 1Composers: Alex Duffy, Albert Murphy Song: Best Part of YouArtist: AMITYAlbum: Best Part of YouComposers: Alyssa Delaney, Emma Bursey, Hillary North Song: Deprivation…Artist: DECAYAlbum: DeprivationComposers: Dave Kelly Song: How Long Is ForeverArtist: Lucas SnowAlbum: How Long Is ForeverComposers: Lucas Snow Song: Harp & Chipshop CourageArtist: The Dandelion FewAlbum: Harp & Chipshop CourageComposers: Sean Bradley, Tiffanie George Song: Half-Built BuildingsArtist: Tim BakerAlbum: Half-Built BuildingsComposers: Tim Baker ---------------------------------------- Song: Pleading GuiltyArtist: Natasha BlackwoodAlbum: Love Songs for Good MachinesComposers: Natasha Blackwood New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

His latest album is striking a Nerve with many! On this week’s #MusicalConnections, we welcome back Ian Foster to #NextIIConnect! We talk about his brand new album, “Nerve”! It is an album that he calls “Classical Crossover”. Plus he talks about scoring for films, filmmaking, and a whole lot more.Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (May 26-June 1, 2024)Song: Sounds GoodArtist: Adam BaxterAlbum: Sounds GoodComposers: Adam Baxter Song: STARCADEArtist: Bus PeopleAlbum: STARCADEComposers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard Song: Apartment #4Artist: Claire PorterAlbum: Time AloneComposers: Claire Porter Song: The Resurrection of Humpty DumptyArtist: Greta & The GoldfishAlbum: Harbour Graceless - EPComposers: Greta Warner Song: Dark PatterningArtist: Ian FosterAlbum: NerveComposers: Ian Foster Song: Crazy HeartsArtist: Jason W GillAlbum: Under Far Off LightsComposers: Walter Jason Gill Song: Good MachinesArtist: Natasha BlackwoodAlbum: Love Songs for Good MachinesComposers: Natasha Blackwood, Jenelle Duval Song: Kid CudiArtist: NatayAlbum: Flow State - EPComposers: Nathan Crane Song: Twine NeedleArtist: ShanneyganockAlbum: Twine NeedleComposers: Patrick Moran, Mark Hiscock----------------------------------------Song: GossamerArtist: Ian FosterAlbum: NerveComposers: Ian Foster New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

He's been rocking crowds across the province for over forty years, that's how my guest on #NextIIConnect this week rolls down here! Local legend Damian Follett joins me to talk about his upcoming show at the Majestic Theatre on May 31st! He also talks about his storied career in music which includes Rogues Gallery, being Greensleeves' in-house musician, and more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (May 19-25, 2024)Song: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)Artist: Alex DuffyAlbum: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)Composers: Alex Duffy, Albert Dalton Song: WrongArtist: Becca BartlettAlbum: WrongComposers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett Song: They Know Where You LiveArtist: Jeremy RiceAlbum: They Know Where You LiveComposers: Jeremy Rice Song: REFEREEArtist: SCVMBAGAlbum: REFEREEComposers: Devin Noseworthy Song: FrequencyArtist: Summer BennettAlbum: FrequencyComposers: Summer Bennett Song: Captain Morgan’s Coming HomeArtist: Wayne MorganAlbum: Captain Morgan’s Finally HomeComposers: Wayne Morgan Song: That BoyArtist: With VioletAlbum: Saturday Nights In Your Sunday BestComposers: Peter MacDonald, Sarah Newell, Matthew Cadigan, Spencer FitzGerald, Hunter Madden----------------------------------------Song: Floatin’ On the OceanArtist: Damian FollettAlbum: Floatin’ On the OceanComposers: Damian Follett New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDX: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

On the Second Day of Blues, Mike Fisher gave to me, two rounds of #NextIIConnect! It is round two with punk music legend and blues troubadour, Mike Fisher on this week's #MusicalConnections podcast! Mike joins me to talk about his new record, 12 Days of Blues! He also talks about what got him into playing blues, his favourite place to play, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (May 12-18, 2024)Song: Saturday NightArtist: Andrew RodgersAlbum: Saturday NightComposers: Andrew Rodgers Song: Sick JokeArtist: CARNAGEAlbum: Dead Man’s Shoes - EPComposers: Stephen O'Keefe, Kendrick Roberts, Mark Holloway & Elijah Smithline Song: Floatin’ On The OceanArtist: Damian FollettAlbum: Floatin’ On The OceanComposers: Damian Follett Song: HeadlightsArtist: Jesse SmithAlbum: HeadlightsComposers: Jesse Smith Song: BombArtist: Kelly McMichaelAlbum: After the Sting of ItComposers: Kelly McMichael Song: The Most High (featuring Albert Dalton, Reggie Morales, and Xzibit)Artist: Logan BoltAlbum: They Love Me NotComposers: Albert Murphy, Anno Domini Nation, Logan Bolt, Michael Moyst & Alvin Nathaniel Joiner Song: If You Really Wanna KnowArtist: Mick Davis & Thin LoveAlbum: Garbage StreetComposers: Mick Davis Song: The Boil-Up KingArtist: Patrick MoranAlbum: The Boil-Up KingComposers: Patrick Moran ---------------------------------------- Song: Picture FrameArtist: Mike FisherAlbum: 12 Days of BluesComposers: Mike Fisher New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

Here they are, rocking like a hurricane! On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with francophone singer-songwriter, Liz Fagan on #NextIIConnect! I speak to them about their band's debut album, "Hurricane Season" and how the Liz Fagan Band came together! They also reflect on their musical journey, their influences, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (May 5-11, 2024)Song: Nulle PartArtist: Adrian HouseAlbum: Pecheur De RevesComposers: Adrian House Song: Still Doubt ItArtist: David PiccoAlbum: Until NowComposers: David Picco Song: Take Me HomeArtist: Hippy JuniorAlbum: IndependentComposers: Joshua Roberts Song: Asking For ForgivenessArtist: Jake NicollAlbum: Lonely MissionComposers: Jake Nicoll Song: 1000 Mile GrinArtist: Jason BenoitAlbum: The DeadwoodComposers: Jason Benoit Song: TrenchesArtist: Jason W GillAlbum: Under Far Off LightsComposers: Walter Jason Gill Song: VibrationsArtist: Mick Davis & Thin LoveAlbum: Garbage StreetComposers: Mick Davis----------------------------------------Song: Hurricane SeasonArtist: Liz Fagan BandAlbum: Leaning InComposers: Liz Fagan New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

Episode 74 of #MusicalConnections is here! My special guest is lead singer of Midnight Watch, Evan AuCoin! We talk about the brand new band, plus Evan's musical journey, his influences, Rugged Shores, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (April 28-May 4, 2024)Song: Kickin’Artist: Adam BaxterAlbum: Kickin’Composers: Adam Baxter Song: One Tough LoverArtist: Andrew LeDrewAlbum: Unusual MiraclesComposers: Andrew LeDrew Song: Beauty In The DarnkessArtist: Dana ReidAlbum: Beauty In The DarnkessComposers: Dana Reid Song: Highway DreamerArtist: Jenina MacgillivrayAlbum: Highway DreamerComposers: Jenina Macgillivray Song: Barstools and Broken HeartsArtist: Ken Tizzard & Music for GoatsAlbum: The Dagg SessionsComposers: Ken Tizzard Song: Tragic Life Of An ArtistArtist: Kickflip ColosseumAlbum: Tragic Life Of An ArtistComposers: Jacob Earle Song: F*ck ThatArtist: Mallory JohnsonAlbum: F*ck ThatComposers: Mallory Johnson, Brian Donkers Song: Winter SunArtist: Midnight WatchAlbum: Ghost HoursComposers: Evan AuCoin Song: Nine Foot RopeArtist: Paul BraceAlbum: Nine Foot RopeComposers: Paul Brace---------------------------------------- Song: Thank You KindlyArtist: Midnight WatchAlbum: Ghost HoursComposers: Evan AuCoin New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

Praise the Order of the Precious Blood! On this week's #NextIIConnect, I speak with the band's lead vocalist, Paul Brake! He joins me to talk about the group, how they formed, and updates on new music! Plus, he talks about his musical journey, RocketRocketShip, what drew him to heavy music, and more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (April 21-27, 2024)Song: WanderingArtist: Gerard O’ReillyAlbum: WanderingComposers: Gerard O’Reilly Song: Who Knit YaArtist: KitchinPartiAlbum: Who Knit YaComposers: Tyler Humber, Terri Lynn Humber, Justin Hickey Song: False Prophets (featuring Ab-Soul)Artist: Logan BoltAlbum: They Love Me, They Love Me NotComposers: Logan John Gordon Bolt, Herbert Anthony Stevens IV & Anno Domini Nation Song: Let Love Carry YouArtist: Mike ThomasAlbum: Let Love Carry YouComposers: Mike Thomas Song: Willows and SandsArtist: Silver Wolf BandAlbum: Willow and SandsComposers: Jamie Jackman, Justin Jackman, Matthew Barrett, Brandon Pardy Song: Cold Salty AirArtist: Steve ButtonAlbum: Cold Salty AirComposers: Stephen & Lana Button ---------------------------------------- Song: Black HoleArtist: Order of the Precious BloodAlbum: Black HoleComposers: Paul Brake, Adam Hearn, Barry O'Keefe, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

It's OK if you'll stick around, you will make my week if you listen to the new #MusicalConnections podcast I'll be mixing down! On this week's #NextIIConnect, I connect with Mark Manning and Aaron Collis of Rum Ragged! They talk about Gone Jiggin', their first full album in five years! Plus, they talk about their musical journeys, some of their career highlights, and more! Music Featured in Episode: New Found Releases (April 14-20, 2024)Song: Dusty RhodesArtist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, New VillianAlbum: St. Thomas LineComposers: Albert Murphy Song: I Wish I KnewArtist: Alex DuffyAlbum: I Wish I KnewComposers: Alex Duffy Song: I See Myself In YouArtist: Ana Luisa RamosAlbum: SolarisComposers: Ana Luisa Ramos Song: SkatersArtist: Bus PeopleAlbum: StarcadeComposers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard Song: RegularArtist: DaMiAlbum: RegularComposers: Adedamola Kudus Olaniran Song: Lonely MissionArtist: Jake NicollAlbum: Lonely MissionComposers: Jake Nicoll Song: Honey I’m ScaredArtist: Kellie LoderAlbum: TransitionsComposers: Kellie Loder, Keith Mullins Song: Where I’m FromArtist: MawzyAlbum: Long ViewComposers: Matthew Cooke Song: Black HoleArtist: Order of the Precious BloodAlbum: Black HoleComposers: Order of the Precious Blood Song: Another GirlArtist: Summer BennettAlbum: Another GirlComposers: Summer Bennett------------------------------------Song: The Apple TreeArtist: Rum RaggedAlbum: Gone Jiggin’Composers: Roger John New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xmlFollow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL

He is one of the best classical & jazz performers that Newfoundland & Labrador have to offer. On #NextIIConnect, I connect with German Canadian composer and pianist, Florian Hoefner. I speak to him about his new projects with the Iris Trio and Flying Pooka. The latter which got him two ECMA award nominations. He also talks about his musical journey from playing with Subtone, moving to Newfoundland and Labrador, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases (April 4-10, 2024):Song: HazmatArtist: Albert Dalton, Cat CaféAlbum: St. Thomas LineComposers: Albert MurphySong: Deus MachinaArtist: Ben’s Ekman SpiralAlbum: SingulariteComposers: Benjamin James Song: Rave Punx IIIArtist: Ctrl+VAlbum: PrequelsComposers: Harry Parsons, Elliott Butt Song: HolyroodArtist: Ian CreweAlbum: HolyroodComposers: Willie Arsenault Song: I Wrote Me A SongArtist: Kim HamlynAlbum: The Spirit of SurrenderComposers: Kim Hamlyn Song: Highlight ReelArtist: Len O’NeillAlbum: Out of ViewComposers: Len O’Neill Song: Waltz About WhiskeyArtist: Richard ParsonsAlbum: Waltz About WhiskeyComposers: Richard Parsons Song: The Apple TreeArtist: Rum RaggedAlbum: Gone Jiggin’Composers: Roger John Song: DreamingArtist: Yvette LorraineAlbum: DreamingComposers: Yvette Coleman, Shaya Motamed------------------------Song: Desert BloomArtist: Florian Hoefner TrioAlbum: Desert BloomComposers: Florian Hoefner New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYouTube: youtube.com/@ZachSnowMCNL

They are one of the fastest rising music duos in Newfoundland and Labrador today! On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with Brazilian-born folk music duo, Ana & Eric on #NextIIConnect! I speak with the duo about their ECMA and MusicNL nominations for their most recent album, "Our House From Here" and their year ahead. Plus, they talk about their beginnings in Brazil, how the duo met, their move to Newfoundland and Labrador, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 31 to April 6, 2024 include Hamilton Sound, Iris Trio, Jake Nicoll, Kelly McMichael, lil dirtbag, and Teddy Rowe.Music Featured in Episode:Song: In The Mornin’Artist: Hamilton SoundAlbum: In The Mornin'Composers: Linda HickeySong: Bird Island Suite: III. Song for the Song of the Great AukArtist: Iris TrioAlbum: Project Earth – The Blue ChapterComposers: Florian Hoefner Song: Music for No OneArtist: Jake NicollAlbum: Music for No OneComposers: Jake Nicoll Song: Too Soon To TellArtist: Kelly McMichaelAlbum: After the Sting of ItComposers: Kelly McMichael Song: house of mirrorsArtist: lil dirtbagAlbum: house of mirrorsComposers: Nicholas Reid Song: RebelArtist: Teddy RoweAlbum: RebelComposers: Teddy Rowe Song: Hope (Live)Artist: Ana & EricAlbum: Ana & Eric (Live)Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7l3Yit85oU0ZAzCzI61OA

We are heading out to Central Newfoundland once more on this week's episode of #MusicalConnections! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with one of the premier music producers in the province today, Clint Curtis! Clint talks about the many people he has worked with over the course of his career in music which include Justin Fancy, Damian Follett, Jason Benoit, and multi-Grammy award winning producer, Greg Wells. He reflects on his early days in music, Max80, SevenView Studios, music production, songwriting, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 24-30, 2024 include A Cusp Cusp, AleBen, Gerard O’Reilly, Jaded Truth, Laura Hamlyn, Logan Bolt, Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters, Rum Ragged, and Youngtree & The Blooms.Music Featured in Episode:Song: SlickArtist: A Cusp CuspAlbum: It Falls On The PeopleComposers: Brian Barbour, Jason Mills Song: Blue MoonArtist: AleBenAlbum: Blue MoonComposers: Alex Bennett Song: Dear PeggyArtist: Gerard O’ReillyAlbum: Dear PeggyComposers: Gerard O’Reilly Song: We’re Not Going To Talk About JudyArtist: Jaded TruthAlbum: SweetComposers: Michael Small Song: Puttin’ On The FitzArtist: Laura HamlynAlbum: Puttin’ On The FitzComposers: Laura Hamlyn Song: B**** You A LiarArtist: Logan BoltAlbum: B**** You A LiarComposers: Logan Bolt, Louis Beats Song: Devil’s Dark SeaArtist: Rev. Dave & The Sin EatersAlbum: Live at the Garrick TheatreComposers: David Peddle Song: 1949Artist: Rum RaggedAlbum: 1949Composers: Amelia Curran Song: Somethin’s Gonna Come For MeArtist: Youngtree & The BloomsAlbum: Somethin’s Gonna Come For MeComposers: Peter William SmithSong: We RunArtist: Clint CurtisAlbum: We RunComposers: Clint Curtis New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownlFollow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYoutube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

We are taking it back to "The Way It Was Before" as we speak with the two co-lead vocalists for one of Newfoundland & Labrador's most popular bands today! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with Andrew Rodgers & Stephen Green of Fairgale! We talk about their recent success of their most recent album which netted them a MusicNL award for Rock Artist of the Year and an ECMA award nomination for Rock Recording of the Year. The lads open up about their musical journeys, how the band was formed, opening for Trooper, working with James Dupre and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 17-23, 2024 include Albert Dalton, Andrew LeDrew, Elliot Noo$e, Liz Fagan Band, Rum Ragged, and Travis Richards.Music Featured in Episode:Song: HoopsArtist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, Papo2oo4Album: HoopsComposers: Albert Murphy Song: Unusual MiracleArtist: Andrew LeDrewAlbum: Unusual MiraclesComposers: Andrew LeDrew Song: AwakeArtist: Elliot Noo$eAlbum: The Elliot Noo$e CollectionComposers: Spencer Roberts, Nicholas Reid Song: AzureArtist: Liz Fagan BandAlbum: Leaning In/Se Pencher VersComposers: Liz Fagan Song: Ray Head’s/Harry Eveleigh’s/Mrs. BellesArtist: Rum RaggedAlbum: Gone Jiggin’Composers: Traditional Song: The Best ThingsArtist: Travis RichardsAlbum: The Best ThingsComposers: Travis Richards Song: Bad ReputationArtist: FairgaleAlbum: PillarsComposers: Andrew Rodgers, Brad Tuck, Gary Powers, Stephen Green New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@zachsnow4454

Fresh off their tour of their home of Labrador, I speak with two of the members of the Labrador Folk Rock band, the Silver Wolf Band.  This week, I connect with band members Justin Jackman & Matthew Barrett on #NextIIConnect! I speak with them about their most recent tour, plus their ECMA nomination for Indigenous Recording of the Year. The lads also talk about their respective musical journeys, how the band was formed, their influences, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 10-16, 2024 from Dermot O’Reilly & Fergus O’Byrne, Hannah Green, Kathy Stock, Kellie Loder, Kyla Tilley, Le Kit, Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special, and Underwire.Music Featured in Episode:Song: Cod Liver OilArtist: Dermot O’Reilly & Fergus O’ByrneAlbum: Live at the Newfoundland MuseumComposers: Traditional Song: Open Your EyesArtist: Hannah GreenAlbum: Open Your EyesComposers: Hannah Green Song: Where the Light Filters InArtist: Kathy StockAlbum: Where the Light Filters InComposers: Kathy Stock Song: The Month of MayArtist: Kellie LoderAlbum: TransitionsComposers: Kellie Loder Song: Skate PunkArtist: Kyla TilleyAlbum: Skate PunkComposers: Kyla Tilley Song: The LadderArtist: Le KitAlbum: The LadderComposers: Gabe Roberge, Kyle Brewer Song: Home and AwayArtist: Maria Cherwick & Jockey SpecialAlbum: Maria Cherwick & Jockey SpecialComposers: Traditional Song: SaturdaysArtist: UnderwireAlbum: Not Avail and Sadly Not InterestedComposers: Sarah Blackmore Song: Lonely FighterArtist: Silver Wolf BandAlbum: There’s No TimeComposers: Amelia Curran New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL

We are being welcomed into the flea circus on this week's #MusicalConnections podcast! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with Erin Power, Laura Winter, and Duane Andrews! They are collectively known as the Swinging Belles! We talk about their new album "Welcome to the Flea Circus", an album that has netted them MusicNL, ECMA, CFMA, and Juno Award Nominations! Plus, we talk about the formation of the group, their respective musical journeys, their influences, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 3-9, 2024 from Black Gold, BruceM8, Jaded Truth, Liz Fagan Band, The Order of the Precious Blood, Tim Baker, and Yvette Lorraine.Music Featured in Episode:Song: The Rose of AvalonArtist: Black GoldAlbum: The Rose of AvalonComposers: Rob Currie Song: Cream SodaArtist: BruceM8Album: Cream SodaComposers: Mandla Bruce Mate Song: Living A DreamArtist: Jaded TruthAlbum: SweetComposers: Michael Small Song: Hurricane SeasonArtist: Liz Fagan BandAlbum: Leaning InComposers: Liz Fagan Song: Cheaper But Will DoArtist: The Order of the Precious BloodAlbum: Cheaper But Will DoComposers: Paul Brake, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge, Adam Hearn, Barry O’Keefe Song: SongbirdsArtist: Tim BakerAlbum: SongbirdsComposers: Tim Baker Song: Better HalfArtist: Yvette LorraineAlbum: Better HalfComposers: Yvette Coleman, Jonathan Pike Song: Ladybug’s PicnicArtist: The Swinging BellesAlbum: Welcome to the Flea CircusComposers: Donald Hadley & William Lukey New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml Follow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL

After a successful launch in 2023 as a music management and production company, Hurricane Music is set to have another big year ahead in 2024! I speak with the other half of the Hurricane Music ownership on #NextIIConnect this week, David Shears. David talks about how him and Matt formed Hurricane Music, plus how they first met when they came together in the band, RocketRocketShip! He also talks about his early days in music, the opportunity with MusicNL, and a whole lot more!-----------------------------------------------------------Music Featured in Episode:Song: MedicineArtist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, Augustus LostAlbum: MedicineComposer: Albert Murphy Song: Super DestroyerArtist: Elder CaiusAlbum: Super DestroyerComposer: Evan Watton Song: CLOSED TO YOUArtist: GRAVEYARD SHIFTAlbum: CLOSED TO YOUComposer: Jacob Cherwick Song: Call My NameArtist: Jason NormoreAlbum: The Space Between ThingsComposers: Jason Normore Song: So ProudArtist: Logan BoltAlbum: So ProudComposers: Logan Bolt, Legion Beats, Anno Domini Nation Song: Forever WildArtist: MAWZYAlbum: Long ViewComposer: Matthew Cooke Song: Picture FrameArtist: Mike FisherAlbum: 12 Days of BluesComposer: Mike Fisher Song: Pleading GuiltyArtist: Natasha BlackwoodAlbum: Love Songs for Good MachinesComposer: Natasha Blackwood Song: NobodyArtist: N8 DouceAlbum: NobodyComposer: Nathan Doucette Song: Le RossignolArtist: Port-Aux-PoutinesAlbum: Le RossignolComposers: Port-Aux-Poutines Song: Ain’t StoppingArtist: Rev. Dave & the Sin EatersAlbum: Live at the Garrick TheatreComposer: David Peddle Song: VictoryArtist: Tiny KeysAlbum: Return of Tiny KeysComposers: Kelly McMichael, John Moran Song: Barefoot on the BanksArtist: ValmyAlbum: Barefoot on the BanksComposer: Valmy AssamSong: Mountains Are CallingArtist: With VioletAlbum: Your Sunday BestComposers: With Violet--------------------------------------------------------New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

I hope you will be there to tune into the #MusicalConnections podcast! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with one of the fastest rising stars of the Newfoundland and Labrador music scene, Tanzanian-born & St. John's based singer-songwriter, Baraka! We talk about his debut album, "Voicemail" which was released back in June to rave reviews! Plus, he talks about growing up playing music in Tanzania, his move to Newfoundland and Labrador, the chance to work at Hurricane Music, all his recent accomplishments, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from February 18-24, 2024 include Ana Luisa Ramos and The Once.Music Featured in Episode:Song: CloudsArtist: Ana Luisa RamosAlbum: SolarisComposers: Ana Luisa RamosSong: Open RoadArtist: The OnceAlbum: Out HereComposers: Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett, Phil ChurchillSong: Wine DrunkArtist: BarakaAlbum: VoicemailComposers: Baraka AbayoNew episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownlDownload or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xmlFollow Zach Snow on your favourite social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL

The #MusicalConnections podcast returns to the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John's one last time as we introduce you to a musician originally from France, who now calls St. John's his home! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with Benjamin James better known as Ben's Ekman Spiral! We talk about why he moved to Newfoundland and Labrador, his musical journey up to his point, the people which helped influenced his sound, and his most recent album, Tender Days which came out in October! New Found Releases from February 11-17, 2024 from Dave Penny, Madeline, Rev Dave and the Sin Eaters, Teddy Rowe, and The Once.Music Featured in Episode:Song: Out of OrderArtist: Dave PennyAlbum: Out of OrderComposers: Dave Penny Song: Hold Me While I CryArtist: MadelineAlbum: Hold Me While I CryComposers: Madeline Salter Song: The Beast is ComingArtist: Rev. Dave & the Sin EatersAlbum: Live at the Garrick TheatreComposers: David Peddle Song: Queen of the BayArtist: Teddy RoweAlbum: Queen of the BayComposers: Theodore Rowe Song: Before You LandArtist: The OnceAlbum: Out HereComposers: Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill Song: Spanish SpleenArtist: Ben’s Ekman SpiralAlbum: Tender DaysComposers: Benjamin JamesNew episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNLDownload or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

LISTENERS! REJOICE! My guest on #NextIIConnect this week is one of the ambassadors of the heavy music scene of Newfoundland and Labrador! I connect with musician, music educator, and bassist/backing vocals of Precious Blood, Ben Chapman-Smith! We talk about the formation of his current group, Order of the Precious Blood. Plus, he reflects on his musical journey beginning in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario to the bands he played in there. He opens up about the move to Newfoundland and Labrador and its heavy music scene, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from February 4-10, 2024 include Alan Doyle, Andy Skiffington, Jeremy Rice, Rodney Slade, Salt Beef Junkies, and Underwire.Music Featured in Episode:Song: Dancing Like We Did Last NightArtist: Alan DoyleAlbum: Welcome HomeComposers: Alan Doyle, Donovan Woods Song: Where Are You GoingArtist: Andy SkiffingtonAlbum: Where Are You GoingComposers: Andy Skiffington Song: World War ThreeArtist: Jeremy RiceAlbum: World War ThreeComposers: Jeremy Rice Song: The Lazy and Good for Nothing’sArtist: Rodney SladeAlbum: The Lazy and Good for Nothing’sComposers: Rodney Slade, Peter Daniel Newman, Hannah Dorothy, Robbie Jay Song: Cellar On The HillArtist: Salt Beef JunkiesAlbum: Somewhere In BetweenComposers: Luke Mercer Song: Toss and TurnArtist: UnderwireAlbum: Toss and TurnComposers: Sarah Blackmore Song: X You OutArtist: Order of the Precious BloodAlbum: I No Longer Wish For SalvationComposers: Paul Brake, Adam Hearn, Barry O'Keefe, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

The francophone music scene is alive and well in Newfoundland and Labrador. On #MusicalConnections, I will connect you to a talented up and coming duo making noise with toe-tapping tunes and musicianship beyond their years. I speak with Axel Belgarde and Jenna Maloney who make up Port-Aux-Poutines! We talk about how the group came together, their respective musical journeys, their influences, and a whole lot more on #NextIIConnect! New Found Releases from January 28-February 3, 2024 from In Da Ruff, Linda Dwyer, Nicky Decks, Quote the Raven, and Reggie Morales x Cat Café.Music Featured in Episode:Song: 5 Miles to SorryArtist: In Da RuffAlbum: 5 Miles to SorryComposers: Nick Decker, Emily Barbour Song: Broken Hearts and Broken CrayonsArtist: Linda DwyerAlbum: Broken Hearts and Broken CrayonsComposers: Linda DwyerSong: 12 String Blues (feat Emily G)Artist: Nicky DecksAlbum: 12 String Blues (feat Emily G)Composer: Nick Decker, Emily BarbourSong: Already GoneArtist: Quote the RavenAlbum: Already Gone  Composers: Jordan Coaker, Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, Mallory Johnson, Chris Ryan, Andrews Rodgers Song: ReDrumArtist: Reggie Morales and Cat CafeAlbum: Highland WolfComposers: Liam Ryan, Michael Moyst Song: Terra-NeuvaArtist: Port Aux PoutinesAlbum: Port Aux PoutinesComposers: Axel Belgalde New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

On the upcoming #MusicalConnections podcast, we introduce you to a performer who has been playing music since the 1990s! On #NextIIConnect, I connect you with Torbay singer-songwriter, Jason W. Gill. We talk about how he got into music, what motivated him to finally begin recording his own music, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from January 21-27, 2024 from Ash Molloy, DatLankyMan, Gregg Bolger, Harbourlight Quartet, Mike Thomas, and Peter Vance.Music Featured in Episode:Song: The GameArtist: Ash MolloyAlbum: The GameComposers: Ashleen Molloy, Robert Kelly Song: Money On My MindArtist: DatLankyManAlbum: Money On My MindComposers: Matthew Small Song: It Ain’t Come To ThatArtist: Gregg BolgerAlbum: It Ain’t Come To ThatComposers: Gregg Bolger, Clint Curtis Song: A Devil’s BlanketArtist: Harbourlight QuartetAlbum: A Devil’s BlanketComposers: Duane Andrews Song: RainmakerArtist: Mike ThomasAlbum: RainmakerComposers: Michael Thomas Song: This Side of the BlueArtist: Peter VanceAlbum: This Side of the BlueComposers: Peter Vance Welsh Song: Every Red LightArtist: Jason W GillAlbum: Every Red LightComposers: Walter Jason Gill New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

We are stopping by the "Olde House" on #NextIIConnect this week! I connect with musicians, partners, and owners of Olde House Shows. Jordan Harnum & Joelle Sunshine! The duo talks about how they first met, how the concept of Olde House Shows came together, memories of the past year, and new music set to come later this year! New Found Releases from January 14-20, 2024 are contributed by Ana & Eric, Andrew Rodgers & Nick Earle, Kellie Loder, Mawzy, Renee Marquis, Summer Bennett, and Zay Nova!Music Featured in Episode:Song: Hope (Live)Artist: Ana & EricAlbum: Ana & Eric (Live)Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo Song: Downtown (Live)Artist: Andrew Rodgers & Nick EarleAlbum: Downtown (Live)Composers: Andrew Rodgers Song: When We KissArtist: Kellie LoderAlbum: TransitionsComposers: Kellie Loder Song: Better ManArtist: MawzyAlbum: Better ManComposers: Matthew Cooke Song: Love TrainArtist: Renee MarquisAlbum: with Wine, Vol. 2Composers: Ivan Lins, Gilson Peranzetta, Paul Williams & Vitor Martins Song: Just A PhaseArtist: Summer BennettAlbum: Just A PhaseComposers: Summer Bennett Song: Keep Your Head Above the WaterArtist: Zay NovaAlbum: Head Above The WaterComposers: Zay Nova, Jan Duke Song: On The LabradorArtist: Jordan Harnum & Jeff PittmanAlbum: On The LabradorComposers: Jordan Harnum & Jeff Pittman New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

Down the Street we go as we head back to the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John's for #NextIIConnect. On this week's episode, I connect with singer-songwriter & music educator, Adam Baxter! We talk about his most recent song, the people he has shared the stage with, how he got into music, and so much more! New Found Releases from January 7-13, 2024 by Alan Doyle, Down Forward, Jason W Gill, lil dirtbag, Reilly Meadus, The Once, and This Day.Music Featured in Episode:Song: Yours and MineArtist: Alan DoyleAlbum: Welcome HomeComposers: Alan Doyle, Jimmy Rankin Song: Bold O’DonahueArtist: Down ForwardAlbum: Bold O’DonahueComposers: Traditional Song: Every Red LightArtist: Jason W GillAlbum: Every Red LightComposers: Jason W Gill Song: kenopsia (wasted on u)Artist: lil dirtbagAlbum: kenopsia (wasted on u)Composers: Nicholas Reid Song: Growin’ UpArtist: Reilly MeadusAlbum: Growin’ UpComposers: Reilly Meadus Song: The BendArtist: The OnceAlbum: Out HereComposers: Phil Churchill. Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett Song: Without MeArtist: This DayAlbum: Without MeComposers: Luke Spry, Jay Walsh, Alex Murphy Song: Down The StreetArtist: Adam BaxterAlbum: Down The StreetComposers: Adam Baxter New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

The Musical Connections podcast is back for another season and on this episode, we are getting a little rowdy! I connect with the three gentlemen that make up the Rowdymen! On #NextIIConnect, I talk with Greg, Gerry, and George about their long-awaited debut album, how they all came together, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases contributed from December 19, 2023 to January 6, 2024 from AleBen, Ceiligh, Derek Strong, Jason Benoit, Rob Cook, and Sons of Lloyd.Music Featured in Episode:Song: GOTTIArtist: AleBenAlbum: GOTTIComposers: Alex Bennett Song: Juniper GroveArtist: CeilighAlbum: Juniper GroveComposers: David Power Song: What If It’s AlrightArtist: Derek StrongAlbum: What If It’s AlrightComposers: Derek Strong Song: 25 to LifeArtist: Jason BenoitAlbum: 25 to LifeComposers: Jason Benoit Song: Morning LightArtist: Rob CookAlbum: Morning LightComposers: Robin Cook Song: I’ll Forget I Cared For YouArtist: Sons of LloydAlbum: Sons of LloydComposers: Lucas Snow Song: Bell Island PonyArtist: The RowdymenAlbum: The RowdymenComposers: Traditional New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709X: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

On the final #MusicalConnections podcast of 2023, we recap an amazing year for a music management and production company in St. John’s! We are connecting with the co-founder, owner, and music engineer at Hurricane Music, Matt Dines! On #NextIIConnect, we will be talking about how Matt got into music, how Dave Shears and him met, RocketRocketShip, the formation of Hurricane Music, and plans for 2024! New Found Releases from December 10-31, 2023 are contributed by @TheWillPike, Brad Farrell, In Da Ruff, Jaded Truth, Jake Nicoll, Jim Shannahan, and Laura Penney!Music Featured in Episode:Song: gREAT bIG sEA (pT. 2)Artist: @TheWillPikeAlbum: gREAT bIG sEA (pT. 2)Composers: William Pike Song: She’s My GirlArtist: Brad FarrellAlbum: She’s My GirlComposers: Dennis Smith Song: Run Rudolph RunArtist: In Da RuffAlbum: Run Rudolph RunComposers: Johnny Marks Song: PersonalityArtist: Jake NicollAlbum: PersonalityComposers: Jake Nicoll Song: SamsquanchArtist: Jaded TruthAlbum: SamsquanchComposers: Michael Small Song: My Christmas MemoriesArtist: Jim ShannahanAlbum: My Christmas MemoriesComposers: Jim Shannahan Song: Black-Capped ChickadeeArtist: Laura PenneyAlbum: Black-Capped ChickadeeComposers: Laura Penney Song: I Will Be ThereArtist: BarakaAlbum: I Will Be ThereComposers: Baraka Abayo New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709Twitter: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

On this episode of #MusicalConnections, we will be launching forth into the deep! I will be connecting with singer-songwriter, Jenny Mallard! We will be talking about her start in music which include many years performing and hosting Cafe Concerts at Memorial University in St John's, plus her 2023 which includes three MusicNL award nominations for her debut album "Into the Deep"! New Found Releases from December 3-9, 2023 are contributed by Damian Follett, Donny Love, Jamie Stone, Jim Fidler, and The Rowdymen.Music Featured in Episode:Song: No Place Like HomeArtist: Damian FollettAlbum: No Place Like HomeComposers: Damian Follett & Des Gambin Song: Mary Did You KnowArtist: Donny LoveAlbum: The Christmas WishComposers: Mark Lowry, Buddy Greene Song: Daisy ChainArtist: Jamie StoneAlbum: Daisy ChainComposers: Jamie Stone Song: She ThinksArtist: Jim FidlerAlbum: RPM II – Ten Years LaterComposers: Jim Fidler Song: Travellin’ ShoesArtist: The RowdymenAlbum: The RowdymenComposers: Ron HynesSong: The AnchorArtist: Jenny MallardAlbum: Into The DeepComposers: Jenny Mallard New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709Twitter: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

My next guest on #NextIIConnect is Gonna Keep Singin' and he will be chatting with me on the upcoming #MusicalConnections podcast! I connect with Jared Waterman about his 2023 which includes the release of his second album "Just Let Me Be Mad"! Plus, he talks about his musical journey, John Prine, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from November 26-December 2, 2023 are contributed by Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton, Chris Kirby, Dicky, Jason W. Gill, King Sway, Logan Bolt, MC Snax, The Once, and Tomorrow’s Hangover.Music Featured in Episode:Song: Child’s First ChristmasArtist: Brad Tuck & Rosemary LawtonAlbum: Songs for Christmas TimeComposers: Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton Song: In The Magic With YouArtist: Chris KirbyAlbum: In The Magic With YouComposers: Chris Kirby Song: Goodnight NobodyArtist: DickyAlbum: Goodnight NobodyComposers: Andrew Strickland Song: Don’t It Feel BlueArtist: Jason W. GillAlbum: Don’t It Feel BlueComposers: Jason W. Gill Song: Run It BackArtist: King SwayAlbum: Run It BackComposers: Farai Takudzwa Gwasira Song: Wait In Line (featuring Rocka G)Artist: Logan BoltAlbum: Wait In LineComposers: Logan Bolt, Jado Styles & Ryan Frost Song: Okay Forever (Home Unseen Mix)Artist: MC SnaxAlbum: Biggest FlopsComposers: Bryan Hobbs Song: Oh YouArtist: The OnceAlbum: Out HereComposers: Phil Churchill, Geraldine Hollett, Andrew Dale Song: No Tinsel On The TreeArtist: Tomorrow’s HangoverAlbum: No Tinsel On The TreeComposers: Father Edward Brophy Song: Just Let Me Be MadArtist: Jared WatermanAlbum: Just Let Me Be MadComposers: Jared Waterman New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709Twitter: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

It "Must Be Christmas" as the Irish Descendants are back with their first Christmas album in over two decades! My guest on #NextIIConnect is the lead singer of the Irish Descendants, the one and only Con O'Brien! We talk about the band's new album, their upcoming Christmas tour beginning November 30th and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from November 19-25, 2023 are contributed by Alex Byrne x Kastra, Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton, Courtney Madison, Jamie Stone, lil dirtbag, Port-Aux-Poutines, and Reggie Morales.Music Featured in Episode:Song: DenialArtist: Alex Byrne X KastraAlbum: DenialComposers: Alex Byrne, Raymond George Decker III & Helena Maria Roosdorp Song: The Christmas OrnamentArtist: Brad Tuck & Rosemary LawtonAlbum: Songs for Christmas TimeComposers: Brad Tuck Song: Good Things Never LastArtist: Courtney MadisonAlbum: Good Things Never LastComposers: Courtney Chipman Song: Colour of YouArtist: Jamie StoneAlbum: Colour of YouComposers: Jamie Stone Song: Flowers in AntarcticaArtist: lil dirtbagAlbum: It’s Been Too RealComposers: Nicholas Reid Song: La Veille Du ReveillonArtist: Port-Aux-PoutinesAlbum: La Veille Du ReveillonComposers: Axel Belgarde Song: Still Smokin’Artist: Reggie MoralesAlbum: Still Smokin’Composers: Michael Moyst, Josh Bourden Song: Bells Over Bay BullsArtist: The Irish DescendantsAlbum: An Irish Descendants ChristmasComposers: George Millar, Con O’Brien New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here: Facebook: facebook.com/ZachSnow709Twitter: @ZachSnowNLInstagram: @ZachSnowNL Download or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml

He is an instrumental part of the Newfoundland & Labrador music scene as an artist manager and promoter. I connect with founder & owner of Pharos Music, Derrick Sturge on #NextIIConnect. We talk about his start in music as a drummer and his journey on the industry side leading to how Pharos music was launched. Plus, we talk about his involvement on the MusicNL board as treasurer, the story of Behind the Songs, and more! Music Featured in Episode:Song: One Good FriendArtist: Angie BohlkeAlbum: The Best Part of MeComposers: Angie Bohlke Song: JuegasArtist: CuerposAlbum: JuegasComposers: Cuerpos Song: Can’t SurviveArtist: DaMiAlbum: Everybody Can’t SurviveComposers: Adedamola Kudus Olaniran Song: Gone (feat. Real Rakas)Artist: Elliot Noo$eAlbum: GoneComposers: Real Rakas, Spencer Roberts & Nicholas Reid Song: Christmas DayArtist: Hugh Scott & Gary O’DriscollAlbum: Christmas DayComposers: Hugh Scott & Gary O’Driscoll Song: Toast to UsArtist: Jay HeartAlbum: Toast to UsComposers: Joliker Leandre Song: Yet AnotherArtist: Le KitAlbum : Yet Another/VinceComposers: Gabe Roberge, Kyle Brewer Song: Survival of the Fittest (feat. Generation 6)Artist: Logan BoltAlbum: Survival of the FittestComposers: Logan Bolt & Max Wentzell Song: This YearArtist: Quote the RavenAlbum: This YearComposers: Quote the Raven, Candice Sand Song: Ain’t It CruelArtist: The DevotersAlbum: Ain’t It CruelComposers: Kris Hamlyn Song: Must Be ChristmasArtist: The Irish DescendantsAlbum: The Irish Descendants ChristmasComposers: Justin Hickey, Terri Lynn Humber Song: TwitchArtist: The SkeatsAlbum: The Skeats IVComposers: The Skeats Song: Stuck On YouArtist: This DayAlbum: Sad MoviesComposers: This DayDownload or subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/musical-connections/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LJdycWn4DxMta3PDjm7Gm?si=aa5cfff95eca4fa1RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xml