Sounds Atlantic
Sounds Atlantic is a podcast heard weekly that is devoted to artists from Atlantic Canada who perform roots and acoustic based music (i.e., traditional, folk, old-time, “Canadiana”/”Americana”, bluegrass, etc.). Atlantic Canadian artists describe it this way:Anita Best (trad Newfoundland singer, folk historian and Order of Canada member) refers to this podcast as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada"...Wayne Chaulk ("Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers") says "Ron's got to be good right - he's got Newfoundland blood!)...and,Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Matthew Byrne (solo performer and lead singer/bouzouki player for CBC "Q" host Tom Power's band "The Dardanelles") says "If you're a fan of great folk and traditional music, you'll find it here, where Ron is dusting off old gems and showcasing what's new and exciting in East Coast folk!"
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Episodes
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Episode 314: Listener Hilites from 2024
Friday, January 3, 2025
Send us a textHighlights from the most listened to Sounds Atlantic podcasts during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 313: Celebrating Christmas in Atlantic Canada
Friday, December 20, 2024
Send us a textChristmas music from our Atlantic Provinces - Newfoundland and Labrador (The Irish Descendants, Simani, The Masterless Men, Dave Panting, Matthew Byrne, Ron Hynes and Dave Paddon), Prince Edward Island (Catherine MacLellan and Lennie Gallant), New Brunswick (David Myles, Ray Legere with Frank Doodie, Tomato/Tomato, and Nova Scotia (The Rankin sisters, Raylene, Heather and Cookie, Rita MacNeil, J.P. Cormier, Aselin Debeson, The Barra MacNeils and The Cottars). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 312: Remembering Ron Hynes with Paul Mills
Friday, December 13, 2024
Send us a textRemembering Ron Hynes: December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015. With special guest, former CBC Radio producer and co-founder of Borealis Records, Paul Mills who produced three of Ron’s finest albums: “Get Back Change”, “Ron Hynes” (self-titled) and “Stealing Genius”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 311: Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne Showcase Wooden Boats
Friday, December 6, 2024
Send us a textSpotlight on Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne’s new collaborative release “Wooden Boats”. The project both commemorates their role in the development of the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, and laments that people are losing sight of the need to acknowledge and celebrate the provinces seafaring industry. “Wooden Boats” also shares rich tales, stories and music from the people who pioneered the country in days gone by. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 310: Con O’Brien and the Irish Descendants Christmas Tour
Friday, November 22, 2024
Send us a textSpotlight on Con O’Brien and the Irish Descendants annual Christmas tour through Atlantic Canada and Ontario – including music from their brand new box set, along with selections of Chrismas music from some of their other albums.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 309: Music from Prince Edward Island
Friday, November 8, 2024
Send us a textSpotlight on Prince Edward Island artists, including singer-songwriters and bands and instrumentalists featuring Vishtèn, Catherine MacLellan, Gene MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Ashley Condon, Irish Mythen, Tim Chaisson, Shane Pendergast and Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 308: Selections from Atlantic Canadian Artists
Friday, October 25, 2024
Send us a textSelections from Rum Ragged, Sherman Downey, The Once, and Kelly Loder from Newfoundland and Labrador, Shane Pendergast from Prince Edward Island, Ray Legere and Janet Crawford from New Brunswick and from Nova Scotia, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Joe Henry and Mary Frances Leahy.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 307: Tribute to Americn Cousin Kris Kristofferson (June 22, 1936-Septemeber 28, 2024).
Friday, October 11, 2024
Send us a textTribute to an American “cousin” - iconic singer-songwriter-actor Kris Kristofferson (June 22, 1936-Septemeber 28, 2024 (88 yrs.)https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 306: Preview International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 11 to 19, 2024) with Artistic Director Dawn Beaton.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Send us a textThe 28th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A preview/showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 11 – 19, 2024. Artistic Director Dawn Beaton visits to preview this annual celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at over 30 venues with 150 artists, along with over 200 community events scheduled throughout Cape Breton. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 305: Newfoundland trio “The Once” Showcase “Out Here”.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Send us a textInterview with The Once (Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale) to showcase their latest release “Out Here”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 304: New Releases from Atlantic Canada
Friday, August 30, 2024
Send us a textNew Releases from Atlantic Canada from Ray Legere and Janet Crawford (NB), Hauler ( (Cape B, NS), Gunning and Cormier (NS), Mary Frances Leahy (Cape B, NS), Jimmy Rankin (NS), Joe Henry (NS), Sherman Downey (NLL), The Once (NLL), Kelly Loder (NLL) and Rum Ragged (NLL).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 303: Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival
Friday, August 16, 2024
Send us a textHeadliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folkfestival – Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle “Live”, including a tribute to Canadian music industry professional Mary Martin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 302: Highlights from the Recent Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival
Friday, August 2, 2024
Send us a textMusic highlights from the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11-13. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 301: Encore The Ennis Sisters - interview with Maureen Ennis.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Send us a textEncore The Ennis Sisters – Showcase of their release “Keeping Time”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 300: Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 12-14)
Friday, July 5, 2024
Send us a textPreview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring music from Nico Paolo, William Prince, Dave Paddon, Karla Pilgrim, Duane Andrews, Maria Cherwick, Richard Neville, de Temps Antan, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and the Ennis Sisters.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 299: Music from the PEI Small Halls Festival Closing Concert Fit for Kings
Friday, June 28, 2024
Send us a textSelections of music from this year’s closing concert on the PEI Festival of Small Halls, held at the King’s Playhouse in Georgetown PEI. Featuring performances by Meaghan Blanchard of the Northern Lights Group, and Mary Francis and Michael Leahy, children of the Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy Family.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 298: New Songs from Recent Releases from Atlantic CanadaEpisode
Friday, June 21, 2024
Send us a textNew songs recently released from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including: Richard Neville, The Once, Sherman Downey, Kelly Loder, Aaron Collis, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Jessica Rhaye, the East Pointers and Tara MacLean.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 297: Music from Venues in Atlantic Canada
Friday, June 14, 2024
Send us a textFeaturing music from artists who have appeared at this year’s “ECMA’s” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard Neville, Craig Young, Dave Gunning, Sirène et Matelot, Richard Wood, Catherine Maclellan, Tim Chaisson and Meaghan Blanchard. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 296: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls
Friday, June 7, 2024
Send us a textPreview of the PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls - who’s playing and where they’re playing in towns and villages throughout Prince Edward Island with special guest Josh Ellis, Executive Director of the Festival. Artists from PEI, Atlantic Canada and abroad include “Maukin” (formerly 3 members of Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, Dave Gunning and son Jud, Inn Echo, Sirène et Matelot, Cassie and Maggie, Abigail Lapell, Richard Wood, Catherine MacLellan, Tim Chaisson, Mary Frances Leahy and Meaghan Blanchard.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 295: Encore Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Send us a textInterview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 294: Music and Stories from the recent ECMA’s Down East Style.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards held recently in Charlottetown PEI including “Songwriter’s Circle” co-chairs Damnhait Doyle and Rose Cousins, Neon Dreams, Kayo, Émilie Landry, Kellie Loder, Morgan Toney, the East Pointers, Mary Beth Carty, Richard Wood, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, and Rum Ragged.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 293: Preview Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival
Friday, May 17, 2024
Send us a textPreview of the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. Features interview with Festival Program Chair Wayne Parsons (Anchor’s Aweigh), and a tour of the festival, including music from selected artists appearing at the festival (10 days - from May 17-26, 2024). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 292: Music from this year’s ECMA Winners
Friday, May 10, 2024
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including “NeonDreams”, Charlie A’Court, The East Pointers, Jason Benoit, Tim Baker, Julie Aubé, Morgan Toney, “Flying Pooka”, The Bombadils, Jenn Grant, and the Deriva Harvey Band. Includes a tribute to Bruce Guthro. 2https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 291: Music from LAST year’s ECMA Winners
Friday, May 3, 2024
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from LAST year’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortunate Ones, Morgan Toney, Lisa LeBlanc, Shannon and Tony Quinn, Dylan Menzie, Jing Zia, Adam Baldwin and Kellie Loder.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 290: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 1-5, Charlottetown, PEI).
Friday, April 26, 2024
Send us a textPreview of the 2024 East Coast Music Awards, featuring music from nominees in selected categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Fans Choice of the Year, Singer-Songwriter of the Year and lots more.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 289: Live! At the Newfoundland Museum St. Patricks Day 2001
Friday, April 19, 2024
Send us a textIn 2001, Dermot O’Reilly and Fergus O’Byrne (two founding members of the legendary band “Ryans’s Fancy”), along with Gerry Strong, well known flute and tin whistle player, and Colin Carrigan, one of the province’s finest fiddlers, recorded a live performance in the old Newfoundland Museum on Duckworth Street in St. John’s. It was broadcast on CBC radio St. John’s on March 17th., 2001 – St. Patrick’s Day. Fergus always wanted to record with his great friend Dermot and has chosen to release this recording now. You’ll find it available at www.singsonginc.ca. Today’s podcast feat...
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Episode 288: Remembering Canadian Cousin Colleen Peterson.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Send us a textRemembering the career of a remarkably gifted singer-songwriter. Lakefield/Peterboro and Ottawa born and raised Colleen Peterson had a successful solo career and as a founding member of the outstanding Canadian quartette who called themselves simply “Quartette”. Music from Colleen and Qu artette and selections from an interview with host Ron Moores.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 287: Conclusion of “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Send us a textConcluding episode of a two-part special “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” - Encore Episode 121: North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. Features music from Gerald Mitchell, Margaret Metcalfe, Harry Martin, Gregory Penashue, Dick Gardiner and Shirley Montague.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 286: Spotlight on Shirley Montague – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Send us a textNorth-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II
Friday, March 22, 2024
Send us a textEpisode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part IIhttps://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
