Musical Connections with Zach Snow

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, a...

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 Good Artist : Adam...

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 Fou...

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 Foun...

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:...

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 Baxter Album : Kickin’ Composers : Adam Baxter Song : One Tough Lover Artist :...

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 : Wandering Artist : Gerar...

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 Episod...

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 Newf...

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 d...

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, Gre...

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 Ro...

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...

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 gr...

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 a...

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, h...

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 inf...

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...

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...

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...

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 &a...

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...

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...

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 202...

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 Releas...