Musical Connections with Zach Snow

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is the powerful lead vocalist of dHB, Derina Harvey! We talk about the band’s third studio album, Waves of Home coming out on June 23. She also talks about her upbringing in Wabush, Labrador growing up in a musical family, the move to Alberta which led to the formation of the Derina Harvey Band, and a whole lot more! Music Featured: Song : Vegas Mom...

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter, producer, teacher, and drummer, Adam Staple. We talk about the drummer’s second studio album “Quiet Part Loud” coming out on June 27. He dives into his careers which includes work with Drive, The Planks, Hey Rosetta, Alan Doyle, and more! He also opens up about his battles with panic disorders and agoraphobia which has inspired...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is the first signee to Scilly Cove Records, Courtney Wicks. She talks about her debut album, “Love, Me” released earlier in May with songs with traditional tunes we all know and love. Plus, she opens about the opportunity to work with Scilly Cove Records and Grammy Award winning producer, Greg Wells, and a whole lot more! Music Used in Episode...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter, producer, and filmmaker, Ian Foster. We talk about his new record, Close to the Bone which also has a short film alongside it. He reflects on his early career from working with his own band to writing with the late Ron Hynes. He also talks about his production for other artists, his partnership with Nancy Hynes, and a who...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is two time Grammy-award winning producer and proprietor of Scilly Cove Records/Trinity Hall, Greg Wells. He talks about his passion project hhead of the grand opening of the newly-minted Trinity Hall on May 19 with a full weekend of events to come. We dive into his early career in music in Peterborough, to his connection to Newfoundland and L...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter and punk rock pillar, Mike Fisher. We talk about the performer’s new album “Diary of a Psychic Vampire”. He dives into his careers which includes stints in Reaction, NEON, Paul Fenton Group, Hammingwell and more. Plus, he will be taking the album on a mini tour which wraps up in St. John’s on June 3 & 4! Music Used in...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is up and coming singer-songwriter, Darcy Scott! He speaks about his upcoming debut EP, Wasted Spaces set to come out on May 25 with a CD release show at the Elks Club in St. John’s. Plus he speaks about the various competitions he has taken part in such as New Found Talent and the Bell Media Songwriters Challenge and what inspired him to purs...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is musician, singer-songwriter, and music educator, Craig Young. Craig talks about his upbringing on the West Coast of Newfoundland, to his work with Terri Clark, Fretboard Journey, Anchors Aweigh, and Shanneyganock. He also talks about his big plans with Bluestar Juniper, his new folk duo with Andrea Monro. Music Used in Episode: Song : Lie A...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is musician and ethnomusicologist, Jing Xia. We talk about her upbringing in Hunan, China, her move to Newfoundland and Labrador to study ethnomusicology, and playing for artists like Mei Han and Shanneyganock. She also speaks on her new cultural fusion rock group Xia-III with Brian Downton and Ritche Perez. She is up for Global Recording and...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is co-founder of the Kubasonics, Brian Cherwick. We talk about the formation of the Kubasonics to the current iteration that have stuck together for almost a decade. Brian also opens up about the ongoing war in Ukraine to how they have used their platform to raise awareness about the war and the acceptance of Ukrainian culture. The Kubasonics...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter and musician, Danielle Hamel! Zach Snow speaks to Danielle about her projects, Land of the Lakes & It Could Be Franky, to her upbringing in Central Newfoundland, her ECMA nomination for Electronic Artist of the Year for “Edena”, and more! Music Used In Episode: Song : Your Friday Night Artist : Jason Benoit Album : Tim...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is DJ and Producer, Alex Byrne! He talks about growing up in Torbay pursuing electronic dance music, his early days as a DJ, to his residencies at Rob Roy & Konfusion and Sundance, to getting his name mentioned on radio shows hosted by world-renowned DJs, AfroJack and Tiesto! Alex Byrne is up for Dance Recording of the Year at the upcoming...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast are JUNO award winning chamber duo, Duo Concertante! Zach Snow speaks to Nancy Dahn & Timothy Steeves about their upbringing, to their first gig in 1997, to the countless awards they have won which includes a Juno Award win in 2011. We also speak about their ECMA nomination for Classical Album of the Year at the upcoming awards show from M...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is composer, producer, and professor, Andrew Staniland! Zach Snow speaks to Andrew about growing up in Red Deer to playing in heavy metal bands which would lead him to Jazz and Classical music. He speaks on the various orchestras he has participated in, the Memorial ElectroAcoustic Research Lab, and his two ECMA nominations for his 2021 projec...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast are two members of the Folk-Rock band, Rawlins Cross. Zach Snow talks to Ian MacKinnon & Dave Panting about the early days of the band, to establishing the classic lineup, their split and reformation, and their nomination at the 2023 ECMAs for Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year! Music Used In Episode: Song : Best Ex-Girlfriend Artist...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer and photographer, Erin O’Mara! We talk about her early days growing up in Mount Pearl, how one of her cousins drove her into music, to her time in rock band Biscuit, to the countless photos she has taken at many concerts throughout the years! Music Used In Episode: Song : 17 Artist : Ashleen Molloy Album : 17 Composers : Ashleen Moll...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is five-time ECMA nominated singer-songwriter, Jason Benoit. He opens up about growing up in a Mikmaq family on the west coast of Newfoundland to how the neo-traditional Country movement inspired him to follow his dream to become a Country superstar. We also dive into the accomplishments of his decade long career which also includes five nomin...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is Reverend David Peddle from Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters. Nominated for two East Coast Music Awards for their album, “Beams Of Love”, Dave talks about the formation of the group, how he got into music, and about the ECMA nominations for Country Recording and Blues Recording of the Year. Music Used In Episode: Song : Enough Artist : Darcy S...

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is 2023 Juno Award nominated graphic designer, Jud Haynes. We talk about his early career playing bass in bands like Bucket Truck and Wintersleep, to the various projects he has designed for music, TV, and festivals. He also goes into the Kubasonics “Kubasongs” album design which was made out of paper and took over 400+ hours to make. Music Us...

We’re no fools to say that we love our next guest! On Episode 10 of Musical Connections, Zach Snow speaks with singer-songwriter and country songstress, Carolann Fowler A.K.A. Carolina East! Carolina dives into her career playing the bar circuit by herself and with the group Ocean Skye, to her advocacy for the Indigenous, Mental Health, and the deaf community, how she got the Carolina East stage n...

On Episode 9 of Musical Connections, Zach Snow speaks with musician, multiinstrumentalist, and music educator, Rowan Sherlock! We talk about his recent mission to improve the safety of the Downtown St. John’s Entertainment District. Plus, Rowan talk about growing up in County Waterford pursuing music, his time in bands like Newfoundland, Rugged Shores, and Midnight Watch; making the move to Newfou...

Come get your duds in order as on this episode of Musical Connections, Zach Snow speaks with musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dave Fitzpatrick! We talk about the renewed popularity of the Fables thanks to the song “Heave Away” being used as the goal song for the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship in Halifax and Moncton this past Christmas. We also talk about his...

In this edition of the podcast, we look back at the year that was 2022. Zach Snow speaks with the attendees of the Holiday Open House at Play On Gower, the new location of MusicNL. Conversations include Glenn Pardy, Jenny Mallard, Mike Fisher, Zay Nova, and Sarah Newell. Music Used In Episode: Song : Rust Artist : Summer Bennett Album : Rust Composers : Summer Bennett Song : Sinner (featuring Ren...

The Musical Connections Podcast wraps up its series of Music Celebration Week 2022 in Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with the winners and nominees for the MusicNL awards! Conversations include Shanda, Reggie Morales, Rosemary Lawton, Rachel Cousins, Nick Earle, and Justin Fancy. Music Used In Episode: Song : Midnight Moon Artist : GOLLY Album : GOLLY Composers : Jas...

The Musical Connections Podcast continues its series of Music Celebration Week 2022 in Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with the people taking part and are in attendance for the annual Songwriter Circles. Interviews include Booking Agent, Tamara Kater, musician Jing Xia, and singer-songwriters Sherman Downey & Kelly McMichael. Music Used In Episode: Song : I Miss...