The Celtic Connection

Formed on July 2, 1992, on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, The Celtic Connection has been bringing authentic, high-energy traditional and contemporary Newfoundland folk-rock to audiences across Atlantic Canada and beyond for over three decades.

Blending rich vocal harmonies, driving acoustic rhythms, and traditional instrumentation, the group delivers powerful live performances that celebrate East Coast culture and coastal heritage. With a deep discography including four full-length studio albums (Calvert’s Dream, Forever, The Celtic Connection, and Higher), extensive festival appearances, and a strong history of regional touring, The Celtic Connection remains a cornerstone of Newfoundland and Labrador's musical landscape.

Band Members

1. Glen Harvey (Co-Founder)

Co-Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Tin Whistle, Electric Guitar

Hometown: Admiral's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Joined Band: 1992 (Co-Founder)

Glen Harvey, originally from Admiral's Cove, NL, is a co-founding member and co-lead vocalist of The Celtic Connection. For over 34 consecutive years, Harvey has maintained an active professional practice as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and performer. Inspired by East Coast musical icons such as Ryan’s Fancy, his work encompasses co-leading the group through four full-length studio album releases, national and international festival appearances, nationwide radio broadcasting, and recent 2024 single releases ("The Ceiling", "The Long Black Veil").

2. Jennifer Trainor (Co-Founder)

Co-Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Tambourine

Hometown: Port Kirwan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Joined Band: 1992 (Co-Founder)

Jennifer Trainor, originally from Port Kirwan, NL, is a co-founding member and co-lead vocalist of The Celtic Connection, fronting the ensemble since its formation on July 2, 1992. Her 34-year continuous professional arts practice includes extensive studio recording, regional and national touring, and high-profile live performances, including featured appearances at the Quidi Vidi Lake Regatta Eve bandstand. She serves as primary vocalist on notable tracks in the group's repertoire, including "Seasons of a Sailor," while adding rhythm instrumentation on acoustic guitar, bodhrán, and tambourine.

3. Sonny Hogan

Drums & Percussion

Hometown: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Joined Band: 2002

Sonny Hogan is a professional freelance drummer and percussionist from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. With over 45 years of continuous performance experience across the East Coast music industry, Hogan joined The Celtic Connection as permanent drummer in 2002, anchoring the band's rhythm section for over two decades. His professional practice includes extensive studio recording, national touring, and live session work with prominent Canadian artists. Hogan is a three-time recipient of the MusicNL Educator of the Year Award, an endorsed artist for Sabian Cymbals, and a member of the Vic Firth PDT program.

4. Carl Peters

Multi-Instrumentalist (Bouzouki, Acoustic & Electric Guitars), Lead & Backing Vocals

Hometown: Wabana, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Joined Band: August 11, 2023

Carl Peters, originally from Wabana, Bell Island, is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and veteran fixture of the Newfoundland and Labrador music scene, maintaining an active professional practice for nearly four decades. Joining The Celtic Connection in August 2023, Peters contributes specialized string arrangements on bouzouki,  and acoustic/electric guitars, as well as lead and backing vocal harmonies. His extensive career spans full-band performance, studio recording, and regular live engagements across the province.

5. Jacob "Jake" Earle

Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals

Hometown: Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Joined Band: October 14, 2024

Jacob "Jake" Earle, from Mount Pearl, NL, is a professional bassist, vocalist, and live session performer. Active in the provincial and national music scene since 2016, Earle joined The Celtic Connection on October 14, 2024, as the group's permanent bass player, bringing a solid rhythm foundation along with lead and backing vocal harmonies to the band's live performances. His professional practice includes festival performance, cross-Canada touring, and recording collaborations across the East Coast.