Sounds Atlantic
476 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSounds 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
Episode 290: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 1-5, Charlottetown, PEI).
April 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBPreview 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
Episode 289: Live! At the Newfoundland Museum St. Patricks Day 2001
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn 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 t...
Episode 288: Remembering Canadian Cousin Colleen Peterson.
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBRemembering 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
Episode 287: Conclusion of “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague.
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBConcluding 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
Episode 286: Spotlight on Shirley Montague – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague.
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBNorth-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
Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBEpisode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 284 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part 1
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBInterview with Labrador born artist Shirley Montague and musical tribute (“Remembering the Red Bay Basques”) to the settlement of Ray Bay Labrador by the Basques in the 16th. Century. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 283 Encore Episode 22 Stan Rogers Re-mastered Part II
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBConclusion of an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 282 Encore Episode 22 Stan Rogers Re-mastered Part 1
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBFeaturing an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 281 Encore 156: The Bard of Prescott: The Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Johnny Burke (1851-1930).
February 23, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBFeaturing the music of Newfoundland-Labrador’s Johnny Burke (1851-1930) “The Bard of Prescott” – Cultural, entertainment and music pioneer; poet, printer, and impresario. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 280: From the Newfoundland and Labrador “Homebrew” Collection.
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBFeatures music from artists from all over Newfoundland and Labrador, including The Flummies, Colleen Power, Shanneyganock, Larry Foley, Matthew and Alan Byrne, Geraldine Hollett (“The Once”), Angie Coffee, The Harrington Brothers, Rex Goudie, The Celtic Connection, Kevin Evans, Jack Smith. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 279: Music from Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBFeatures music from Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, including The Government Rams, Dave Pantin, Mark Hiscock, Sean Sulivan, Joy Norman, Chris Andrews, Larry Foley, Colleen Power, John Allen Cameron, Birchmountain, Laura Smith, Joey Kitson and Ian MacKinnon, Buddy MacMaster and Slainte Mhath! https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 278: Music from PEI and New Brunswick.
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBFeatures music from PEI and NB, including Cynthia MacLeod and the Fiddlers’ Sons from PEI and from N.B., Brent Mason, Isaac and Blewitt, Hot Toddy, Glamour Puss, Paul Hébert, the Bluegrass Diamonds and the Divorcees. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 277: The Wonderful Grand Band - retrospective on the most influential and beloved band ever to play in Newfoundland.
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBA retrospective on “The Wonderful Grand Band”, the most influential and beloved band in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. WGB recorded two albums, helped turn bandmate Ron Hynes's song Sonny's Dream into a Canadian anthem, and starred in a top-rated CBC series named after themselves in the early 1980s. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 276: Featuring more artists who performed on “Sonny Don’t Go Away A Tribute to Ron Hynes”.
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBFeaturing More Selected Artists who Performed on Sonny Don’t Go Away A Tribute to Ron Hynes, including the Ennis Sisters, the Silver Wolf Band, The Once, Tim Baker (“Hey Rosetta”), Shanneyganock, Rum Ragged, Quote the Raven and Alan Doyle. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 275: Featuring selected artists who performed on Sonny Don’t Go Away - A Tribute to Ron Hynes.
January 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBFeaturing selected artists who performed on Sonny Don’t Go Away - A Tribute to Ron Hynes, including Jodee Richardson, Mallory Johnson, Joel Thomas Hynes, Barry Canning, Glen Simmons and Yvette Lorraine. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 274: Sonny Don’t Go Away Tribute to Ron Hynes.
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 162 MB“Sonny Don’t Go Away - Tribute to Ron Hynes”: produced by Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle and Cory Tetfod, including some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest singer-songwriters, musicians and performing artists. Features and interview with co-producer Cory Tetford. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 273: Listener Hilites from 2023 Happy New Year!
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 194 MBHighlights from Sounds Atlantic podcasts during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 272: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada with special guest co-host Anita Best.
December 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBNewfoundland-Labradorian singer and radio host Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with Ron Moores, featuring selections of some of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond… https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 271: Music from across Atlantic Canada.
December 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBFeatures music from Newfoundland and Labrador - Kellie Loder, Allan Doyle, Cory Tetford, Thomas Joel Hynes, Gordon Belsher, Richard Wood, Meaghan Blanchard, Nudie and the Turks, The Divorcees, La Famille Arseneault, Eddie Poirier, David Myles, Slainte Mhath, Ryan Roberts and Anne Murray. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 270: Canadian Cousin Lynn Miles showcases her latest release “TumbleWeedy World”.
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBFeatures a premier Canadian singer-songwriter and “Canadian Cousin”: interview with award winning Lynn Miles with tracks from her new country-bluegrass release “Tumbleweedy World”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Canadian Cousin Lynn Miles showcases her latest release “TumbleWeedy World”.
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBFeatures a premier Canadian singer-songwriter and “Canadian Cousin”: interview with award winning Lynn Miles with tracks from her new country-bluegrass release “Tumbleweedy World”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 269: Barra MacNeils now on Christmas Tour in Ontario and the Maritimes.
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBCanada’s premier celtic Group, Cape Breton Nova Scotia’s Barra MacNeils are on a Christmas tour again throughout Ontario, and the Maritimes. Includes an interview with Stewart MacNeil and selections from each of their three Christmas Albums. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 268: Music from Prince Edward Island
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBSpotlight on Prince Edward Island artists, including singer-songwriters and bands and instrumentalists featuring Stompin’ Tom Connors, Vishtèn, Ashley Condon, Billy MacKinnis, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys and Irish Mythen. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 267: Remembering Ron Hynes- December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015 – with special guest, Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Anita Best.
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBRemembering Ron Hynes: December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015. With guest artist Anita Best, a tribute to one of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters, and, years before Ron’s passing, in the view of music journalist and Canadian Bureau Chief of Billboard Magazine, Larry Leblanc, “Man of a Thousand Songs”, Ron Hynes…” is the best singer-songwriter in Canada today”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 266: Atlantic Canadian Artists Remember November 11th.
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBArtists from across Atlantic Canada remember the sacrifices our soldiers have made to defend the nation, freedom and democracy throughout the world. Artists include Laura Smith, Leonard Cohen, Mike O’Reilly, Dave Gunning, J.P. Cormier, The Trews, The Once, Terry Penny, Terry Kelly, and “American cousin” Nancy Griffith. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 265: Music from New Brunswick.
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBFeaturing the music of various artists from New Brunswick including Jessica Rhaye, Thom Swift, Brent Mason, Alan Jeffries, Eddie Poirier and Paul Hébert. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 264: Cape Breton Nova Scotia Fiddler Brad Reid Showcases “The Bridge”.
October 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBInterview with fiddler Brad Reid showcasing each of the tracks on his latest release “The Bridge”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 263: More patriotic Songs of Newfoundland.
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBFeaturing songs from Matthew Byrne, The Punters, Tickle Harbour, Shanneygacock, The Government Rams, Colleen Power, Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers, Chris Andrews, Tom Nemec, Mark Hiscock, Mike Hanrahan, Con O’Brien, Alan Doyle, Fred Jorgensen and Larry Foley, Patrick Moran, Mike Kinsella,The Irish Descendents and Ron Hynes. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 262: We Will Remain: Patriotic Songs of Newfoundland.
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBFeaturing the historic album project “We Shall Remain – Patriotic Songs of Newfoundland”, a cultural and political history of Newfoundland through stories and music with special guest, singer-songwriter and “Singsong” Record label owner Jim Payne. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 261: More music from the 27th. Annual International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 6 to 15, 2023).
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBMore music from among the 49 concerts being held this week all over Cape Breton Nova Scotia at the 27th. International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 6th. – 15th.). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 260: Retrospective - First Lady of Cape Breton Song Rita MacNeil: (May 28, 1944-April 16, 2013).
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBRetrospective on the music and career of a national music icon, “Order of Nova Scotia and Order of Canada” recipient Rita MacNeil, Cape Breton’s “First Lady of Song”. Includes selections of her music and clips from a number of interviews and celebrations. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 259: Preview International Festival of Celtic Colours October 6 to 15, 2023.
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe 27th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 6 - 15. Artistic Director Dawn Beaton visits to preview this annual celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at 49 venues along with over 200 community events scheduled throughout Cape Breton. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 258: Retrospective - The Rankin Family.
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBCape Breton’s Rankin Family – Retrospective on one of Canada’s most outstanding bands from Atlantic Canada, featuring selections from their albums and a brief interview from Jimmy Rankin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 257: Remembering American Cousin and father of bluegrass music Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996).
September 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBTribute to “American cousin”, the “father of bluegrass music”, Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996): The Essential Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys…the Columbia Recording Sessions that created the classic Blue Grass Boys. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 256: Singer-Songwriters from Prince Edward Island.
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBSpotlight on Prince Edward Island singer-songwriters, featuring Shane Pendergast, Catherine Maclellan, Tim Chaisson, Lennie Gallant and Rachael Beck. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 255: Irish Newfoundland Favourites
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBSelections of songs from a four volume collection from Avondale Music titled “Irish Newfoundland Favourites”, featuring such artists as Larry Foley, Chris Andrews, Mark Hiscock, Larry Foley, Shanneyganock, John White, Roy Payne, The Celtic Connection, Simani, Darcy Broderick and Con O‘Brien. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 254: Tall Tales and Tunes from Newfoundland and Labrador with Dave Paddon.
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBTall tales and tunes from Newfoundland and Labrador with podcast host Ron Moores special guest, story teller Dave Paddon (“From Stage to Stage”). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 253: Encore Newfoundland and Labrador’s ever popular trad band “Rum Ragged”.
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBEncore Newfoundland and Labrador’s popular trad band “Rum Ragged” (originally broadcast on November 17th. 2019). Interview with Mark Manning, Aaron Collis and Colin Grant to showcase their award-winning album “The Thing About Fish”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 252: Newfoundland-Labrador Multi-instrumentalist Aaron Collis débuts “Before Daylight in the Morning”.
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBInterview with Newfoundland and Labrador multi-instrumentalist Aaron Collis (Rum Ragged/Dardanelles) showcase his latest release “Before Daylight in the Morning”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 251: Cape Breton Appalachian Fiddler Joseph Cormier.
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMusic from the Appalachian mountains of Cape Breton Nova Scotia, featuring fiddle music from and an interview with Joseph Cormier (uncle of J.P. Cormier), recipient of the United States “Heritage Award” presented by President Bill Clinton. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 250: Music from the 47th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival (July 7-9).
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBFeaturing music primarily from the “workshops” or morning “tents” . Artists include The Brunettes, Daunt Lee and Dave Penney, Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers, The Wonderful Grand Band, Ron Hynes, The Silver Wolf Band, Sechile Sedare, Jim Payne, Fergus OByrne, Blue Juniper, Billy Sutton and Duane Andrews. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 249: Iris Dement Headliner the 47th. Annual Newfoundland Labrador Folkfestival (July 7-9 2023).
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBShowcasing the music of Iris DeMent - last week’s headliner at the 47th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival in St. John’s Newfoundland. Features selections from her catalogue of seven albums along with performances with other artists, and “clips” from her “live” performance in St. John’s Newfoundland. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 248: Classic Fiddling from Cape Breton and New Brunswick Appalachia
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBSalute to the fiddling of Cape Breton Fiddlers Joseph Cormier, Edmund Boudreau, pianist Doug MacPhee and New Brunswick Fiddlers Bobby and Gerry Robichaud. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 247: Preview Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival July 7-9, 2023.
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBPreview of the 47th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring Colleen Power, Kalautiup Songuninga, Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne, Leela Gilday from Sechile Sedare, The Burning Hell, Dave Penney with Daunt Lee, Kitchinparti, the Silver Wolf Band, Amelia Curran, Blue Star Juniper, Iris dement and Rum Ragged! https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 246: Music from Nova Scotia Appalachian Cape Breton Fiddle Icon Winston Scotty Fitzgerald
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBContinuation of Music from Appalachian Canada’s East Coast, with the spotlight on iconic Cape Breton Nova Scotia fiddler Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 245: Nova Scotia singer songwriter Mary Beth Carty.
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBNova Scotia singer-songwriter Mary Beth Carty visits to showcase her new sophomore release “Crossing the Causeway” – a musical tour of Cape Breton, its history and culture and more! https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 244 Canadian Cousins (British Columbian Bluegrass Band) "Jackson Hollow"
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBFrom Surrey British Columbia, “Canadian Cousins” Jackson Hollow are special guests to showcase their new sophomore album “Roses”. Interview with Tianna Lefebvre and Mike Sanyshyn with selected featured tracks. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 243: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls June 10 to 18.
June 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBPreview of 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 J.P. Comier, Morgan Toney, Cassie and Maggie, Eddy Quinn, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhyhm Boys, Cynthia MacLeod and Shane Pendergast. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 242: Music from the recent ECMA Winners in Halifax Nova Scotia.
May 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBMusic from selected winners of this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortuneate 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