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.comAnchors Away Facebook – / anchorsawaychicago Snapshot – / snapshotbandchicago Key Moments:0:00 Intro2:18 King Saturday Clip / 19aplfgmrw 4:24 Pool Time with Bongo Mike10:06 Jim O’Connell Introduction11:48 Jeff Anthony Clip14:25 Singing in the Heat with Cystic Fibrosis15:37 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 Gigs34:25 Happy 17th Birthday Alexa38:33 Christian Rock44:45 Singing in the Heat🎧 Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive! / hogpod 📣 Are you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #JimOConnell
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