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 322: Preview: 37th. East Coast Music Awards May 7-11, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday, April 18, 2025
Send us a textPreview and showcase of the 2025 East Coast Music Awards, featuring an interview with Executive Director Michelle Eagles and 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 321: Atlantic Voices - A Collection of Women Singer-Songwriters
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Send us a textFeaturing music from a collection of women artists from across Atlantic Canada, including Sherry Ryan (NLL), Rose Cousins (PEI), Colleen Power (NLL) Amelia Curran (NLL), Catherine MacLellan PEI), Kelly Sloan (NS), Meaghan Smith (NS), Ruth Minnikin (NS), Christina Martin (NS), Norma MacDonald NS), Meaghan Blanchard (PEI), Jenn Grant (PEI), Rebecca Higgs (NS) and Julie Doiron (NB).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 320: Tribute to Frank Maher: iconic Newfoundland & Labrador Accordionist
Friday, March 28, 2025
Send us a textTribute to a giant in Newfoundland-Labrador music; accordionist, humourist and band leader Frank Maher, including reviews, tributes, and interviews with Frank and the members of his band “The Mahers Bars” (Jean Hewson, Christina Smith and Rick West).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favourites
Friday, March 14, 2025
Send us a textEpisode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favouriteshttps://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 318: PEI Singer-songwriter Lawrence Maxwell Showcases Latest Release “Ballad of Miles”
Friday, February 28, 2025
Send us a textPrince Edward Island’s award-winning country singer-songwriter Lawrence "Max" Maxwell showcases his latest release “Ballad of Miles”. “Max” joins Ron to chat about his music and career and sample eight songs from the album.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 317: PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast Showcases New Release Winter Grace
Friday, February 14, 2025
Send us a textInterview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcases his brand new release “Winter Grace”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 316: Legacy of an Iconic Singer-Songwriter – Towns Van Zandt
Friday, January 31, 2025
Send us a textRetrospective on the legacy of Townes Van Zandt, one of America’s finest and most influential singer-songwriters. Interviews with various sources, appearances at numerous venues, accolades and tributes etc.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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Episode 315: Rum Ragged (Aaron Collis and Mark Manning) Showcase “Gone Jiggin’”.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Send us a text“Rum Ragged” – Aaron Collis and Mark Manning Showcase their latest multi-award winning album “Gone Jiggin”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
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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
