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 331: Encore Music from across Atlantic Canada.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Send us a textFeatures music from Newfoundland and Labrador (Kellie Loder, Allan Doyle, Cory Tetford, Thomas Joel Hynes); Prince Edward Island, Gordon Belsher, Richard Wood, Meaghan Blanchard, Nudie and the Turks; New Brunswick (The Divorcees, La Famille Arseneault, Eddie Poirier, David Myles); and Nova Scotia (Slainte Mhath, and Ryan Roberts).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not...
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Episode 330: Highlights from this Year’s 49th.Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Send us a textSelections of music from artists who performed at this year’s 49th. Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival, including performances from Anita Best, Billy Sutton, Gerry Strong, The Once, Matt Anderson, Matthew Byrne, The Silver Wolf Band, High and Lonesome, The Mahers Bars, Daoiri Farrell, Linda Byrne, Elenaor Dawson, Karla Pilgrim, Beauxmont Patrick Moran and last but not least, The Irish Descendents.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised ...
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Episode 329: Encore Irish Newfoundland Favourites
Friday, July 18, 2025
Send us a textSelections of favourite Newfoundland and Labradorian songs performed by island artists with Irish roots. Artists include Mak Hiscock, Chris Andrews, Shanneyganock, Con O’Brien, Ron Hynes, Larry Foley, The Punters, John White, The Government Rams, Simani, Patty Moran, Rasa, Darcy Broderick, Bob MacDonald, Mike Hanrahan, Roy Payne, The Celtic Connection, Jackie Sullivan, and more. "FeedSpot" (www.feedspot.com) reports that: “Sounds Atlantic” is a “Top Canadian Music Podcast!https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast speci...
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Episode 328: Preview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 11-13).
Friday, July 4, 2025
Send us a textPreview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival running from July 11 to the 13th., with events beginning on Monday, July 7th. and each day thereafter until Sunday night. The festival’s headliners are Matt Andersen, Serena Ryder and The Irish Descedents, including many other fabulous artists from near and as far away as Ireland.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. Wh...
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Episode 327: Fiddle Music From Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday, June 27, 2025
Send us a textFabulous fiddle music from fiddle wizards from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including Richard Wood, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Catherine Moller and Courtney Hogan from PEI and Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit and Kelly Russell from Newfoundland and Labrador.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives p...
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Episode 326: Lennie Gallant Showcases “Shelter from the Storms”
Friday, June 13, 2025
Send us a textPrince Edward Island’s Iconic Singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant showcases his brand new release “Shelter from the Storms”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls ...
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Episode 325: Music from this Year’s ECMA Winners
Friday, May 30, 2025
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including: Brett Matthews, Vishtèn Connexions, Les Hays Babies, Deantha Edmunds, Rum Ragged, Laura Roy, Quote the Raven, Old Man Leudecke, Kelly Loder and The Ennis Sisters.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, par...
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Episode 324: Talking with Nova Scotia Singer-Songwriter Dave Gunning
Friday, May 16, 2025
Send us a textPictou Nova Scotia’s multi-award winning singer-songwriter in conversation from his home to showcase his pending tour through Ontario; features selections of songs from his most recent albums including “Leather and Dust”, The Same Storm” and “Up Against the Sky”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, par...
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Episode 323: Music from PEI
Friday, May 2, 2025
Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s “Music PEI” Awards and a special update on the music of PEI icon Lennie Gallant and his co-project with his partner Patricia Richard titled “Sirene et Matelot”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this sp...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on do...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly fro...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls it "the best show for down-home music in all ...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners int...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls it "the best show...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this s...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls it "the best s...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singe...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in r...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, ...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada....
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listene...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positi...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer,...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's ...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls i...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedbac...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. An...
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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.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundlan...
