Jim O’Connell (Anchors Away, Snapshot) | Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast

Jim O’Connell, lead singer of Anchors Away and Snapshot, joins the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast to talk about fronting two of the area’s most beloved bands, pushing through intense summer heat while living with cystic fibrosis, and connecting with crowds across Chicagoland.

Hosted by Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, Pete Jansons, and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes, this episode delivers behind-the-scenes stories, band camaraderie, and inspiration from a true local legend. From "Pool Time with Bongo Mike" to clips from Jeff Anthony and a viral King Saturday moment, this one's packed with highlights.

🎉 Plus, birthday shoutouts to Helen Rockford and Alexa, and a preview of the can't-miss Yacht Rock Coterie show on September 28!

📌 Follow the bands:
Anchors Away – https://www.anchorsawaychicago.com
Anchors Away Facebook – / anchorsawaychicago
Snapshot – / snapshotbandchicago

Key Moments:
0:00 Intro
2:18 King Saturday Clip / 19aplfgmrw
4:24 Pool Time with Bongo Mike
10:06 Jim O’Connell Introduction
11:48 Jeff Anthony Clip
14:25 Singing in the Heat with Cystic Fibrosis
15:37 How Do You Prepare for the Heat?
17:00 What Does Jimmy Like to Sing?
19:29 Yacht Rock Coterie – Sep 28 / 19dmxnkdg2
24:50 Happy Birthday Helen Rockford!
31:25 Church Gigs
34:25 Happy 17th Birthday Alexa
38:33 Christian Rock
44:45 Singing in the Heat

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📣 Are you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:

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708-287-3692