Sounds Atlantic
486 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 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
Episode 241: Preview Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival
May 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBPreview 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 (May 18-28, 2023). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 240: Remembering Gordon Lightfoot.
May 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBTribute to Gordon Lightfoot: features selections from his catalogue and covers recorded by some of bluegrass music’s outstanding artists including the Country Gentlemen, Tony Rice, J.D. Crowe, Alison Krauss, Claire Lynch and Special Consensus. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 239: Music from last year’s (2022) ECMA Winners.
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBDescription: Music from selected winners of last year’s East Coast Music Awards in Fredericton New Brunswick, including tracks from Justin Fancy, Hillsburn, Campbell & Johnston, Quote the Raven, Scott McKay, The Gilberts, Morgan Toney, Chloé Breault, Andy Creegan, Paragon Cause, Adam Young, Andrew Waite, Breagh Isabel, Dylan Menzie, Gordie MacKeeman and Rube and Rake. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 238: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 3-7, Halifax, Nova Scotia).
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBPreview of the 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 237: Music from Atlantic Appalachia: Iconic Cape Breton Fiddler Winston Scotty Fitzgerald.
April 21, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBMusic from Atlantic Appalachia: Iconic Cape Breton Fiddler Winston Scotty Fitzgerald. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 236: Remembering Music Icon Jerry Lee Lewis.
April 14, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBRemembering “The Killer”, music icon Jerry Lee Lewis: September 29, 1935 - October 28, 2022. Tribute to a man who influenced thousands of rhythm and blues, rock ‘n roll and country music artists in North America and abroad, including Elton John, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 235: Bluegrass Music in Celebration of Easter Sunday.
April 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBFeaturing bluegrass music from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including Janet Mc Garry, Lennie Gallant, The Bluegrass Diamonds, Ray Legere, J.P.Cormier, Ann Murray, The Spinney Brothers, and Crooked Stovepipe. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episoce 234: Encore Episode 69 - Part 2 Wave over wave of continuous music from Atlantic Canada.
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBSelections of music from each province in Atlantic Canada; fiddle and folk, country and bluegrass and singer-songwriters too. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 233: Encore Episode 69 - Part 1 Wave over wave of continuous music from Atlantic Canada.
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBSelections of music from each province in Atlantic Canada; fiddle and folk, country and bluegrass and singer-songwriters too. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 232: Encore Episode 65 - Part II: Remembering The Ray Walsh Family Band.
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBRemembering one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most popuar accordionists and traditional bands. Features selections from the Ray Walsh family treasure chest of traditional Newfoundland and Labrador music and an interview with the late Ray Walsh (first broadcast on “Sounds Atlantic” at CJHR 98.7 FM in December, 2009. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 231: Encore Episode 65 - Part 1 Remembering The Ray Walsh Family Band.
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBRemembering one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most popuar accordionists and traditional bands. Features selections from the Ray Walsh family treasure chest of traditional Newfoundland and Labrador music and an interview with the late Ray Walsh (first broadcast on “Sounds Atlantic” at CJHR 98.7 FM in December, 2009. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 230: Conclusion - Music from American Appalachia: Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz Showcase “Lost Voices”, Part 2.
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBConclusion of Music from American Appalachia: Award winning songwriters Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz Showcase their début release “Lost Voices”, Part 2. Features an interview with Tim and Thomm for track by track coverage of their new release “Lost Voices”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 229: Music from American Appalachia: Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz Showcase “Lost Voices”, Part 1.
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBMusic from American Appalachia: Award winning songwriters Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz Showcase their début release “Lost Voices”, Part 1. Features an interview with Tim and Thomm for track by track coverage of their new release “Lost Voices”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 228: Labrador Singer-Songwriter Richard Neville Showcases His Latest Self-titled Release
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBLabrador Singer-Songwriter Richard Neville Showcases his latest self-titled release (feature interview and music). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 227: From Newfoundland Appalachia The Music of Minnie White Newfoundland’s First Lady of the Accordion (1916-2001).
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBFrom the Codroy Valley in south-west Newfoundland, in the “Long Range Mountains” of Newfoundland Appalachia - the Music of Order of Canada recipient Minnie White, “First Lady of the Newfoundland Accordion”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 226: From Newfoundland Appalachia – The Music of Émile Benoit (1913-1992)
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBFrom the Port au Port in Newfoundland Appalachia - the Music of Émile Benoit, another “father of the Newfoundland fiddle”, featuring music and interviews with Jim Payne and Christina Smith. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 225: From Newfoundland Appalachia – The Music of Rufus Guinchard.
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBFrom Newfoundland Appalachia The Music of Rufus Guichard, featuring music and interviews from a “father of the Newfoundland fiddle”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 224: Music from Newfoundland’s Appalachia.
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBFirst in an ongoing series of episodes featuring music from artists who come from Canadian Appalachia, including regions in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Today’s feature artist is Daniel Payne. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 223: Tribute to Canadian Singer-songwriter Ian Tyson.
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBTribute to Canadian Singer-songwriter-storyteller Ian Tyson, with selections from his catalogue and other Canadian and American artists who covered his repertoire. Includes songs from Ian and Sylvia, other artists and reflections from Ian Tyson. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 222: Canadian and American “Cousins” Showcase.
January 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBCanadian and American “Cousins” Showcase: meet Canadian Grandmasters Fiddle Champion Aynsley Porchak, bandleader from “The Tennessee Bluegrass Band” who visits podcast host Ron Moores to showcase their brand new release “The Future of the Past”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 221: Listener Hilites from 2022 …Happy New Year!
December 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBHighlights from Sounds Atlantic episodes podcast during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 220: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada.
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBNewfoundland-Labradorian singer and radio host (VOBB FM), Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with Ron Moores, featuring selections of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 219: Nova Scotia Singer-songwriter Dave Gunning.
December 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBDave Gunning showcases his brand new release “The Same Storm”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 218: The Appalachian Road Show, Part II.
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB(Part II) Conclusion of an interview with Grammy winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve showcasing the “Appalachian Road Show’s latest project “Jubilation”. Today’s show will also include tracks from their first two recordings. The band’s “mission” is to “illuminate the history, challenges, and rewards of life in Appalachia and celebrate the spirit of the Appalachian people who call it home.” (Ed. Note: one of the longest mountain ranges on earth, the Appalachians stretch from the state of Alabama in...
Episode 217: The Appalachian Road Show, Part I.
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB(Part I) Interview with Grammy winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve showcasing the “Appalachian Road Show’s latest project “Jubilation”. The band’s “mission” is to “illuminate the history, challenges, and rewards of life in Appalachia and celebrate the spirit of the Appalachian people who call it home.” (Ed. Note: one of the longest mountain ranges on earth, the Appalachians stretch from the state of Alabama in the southern U.S., north through the eastern seaboard, and the eastern provinces of Québ...
Episode 216: Music from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBFeaturing Celtic, folk,fiddle and country music from The Barra MacNeils, Jimmy Ranking, Gordie Sampson, Buddy MacDonald, Bruce Guthro, Bobby Brown and the Cape Breton Symphony, John Allen Cameron, The Divorcees, and Dominique Bourasque. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 215: Remembering Ron Hynes - December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015.
November 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBRemembering Ron Hynes: December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015. Tribute to one of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters, and, in the view of music journalist and Canadian Bureau Chief of Billboard Magazine, Larry Leblanc, Newfoundland and Labrador “county” singer, “Man of a Thousand Songs”, Ron Hynes…” is the best singer-songwriter in Canada today”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 214: Irish Newfoundland Favourites.
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBSelections of favourite Newfoundland and Labradorian songs performed by island artists with Irish roots. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 213: Fretboard Journey with Duane Andrews
November 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBFretboard Journey features four of Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest guitarists, Duane Andrews, Craig Young, Sandy Morris and Gordon Quinton who will take you down the line from Western Swing to Newfoundland Jigs with all stops in between. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 213: Fretboard Journey with Duane Andrews
November 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBFretboard Journey features four of Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest guitarists, Duane Andrews, Craig Young, Sandy Morris and Gordon Quinton who will take you down the line from Western Swing to Newfoundland Jigs with all stops in between. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 212: Newfoundland-Labradorian Guitarist Extraordinaire Duane Andrews showcases “Djangology”.
October 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBAward winning guitarist extraordinaire, composer, producer and international performer Duane Andrews showcases his brand new release “Djangology”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 211: Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.
October 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBInterview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 210: Tribute to “American Cousin”, Legendary Loretta Lynn (née Webb; April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022).
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBTribute to “American Cousin”, Legendary Loretta Lynn who passed away at her home in Hurricane Mills Tennessee on Monday, October 3rd. 2022. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 210: Tribute to “American Cousin”, Legendary Loretta Lynn (née Webb; April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022).
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBTribute to “American Cousin”, Legendary Loretta Lynn who passed away at her home in Hurricane Mills Tennessee on Monday, October 3rd. 2022. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 209: Celtic Colours International Festival (October 7-15, 2022).
October 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBOverview of this year’s Celtic Colours International Festival (October 7-15) held at venues throughout Cape Breton Island, featuring 48 concerts and 200 community events. Interview and selected music from many of the concerts scheduled. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 208: Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Larry Foley and the 8 Track Favourites.
September 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBEncore Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter and radio host Larry Foley (“8 Track Favourites”/”The Punters”) visits to talk about his country music cover group “ 8 Track Favourites”). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 207: Interview with Newfoundland-Labrador bluegrass/greengrass bandleader John Curran of “The Masterless Men".
September 23, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBInterview with Newfoundland-Labrador bluegrass/greengrass bandleader John Curran of “The Masterless Men". Since the early 1990’s, “The Masterless Men” have been a premier bluegrass band, entertaining audiences throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and occasionally, beyond. (Originally broadcast January 28, 2012). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 206: PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast Showcases “The House at the End of the Bridge”.
September 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBInterview with Prince Edward Island singer –songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcase “The House at the End of the Bridge”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 205: Pt. 2 Encore Music from Newfoundland and Labrador.
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBMore music from artists from Newfoundland and Labrador, featuring fiddle, folk and instrumentalists from singer-songwriters and musicians from all over Newfoundland and Labrador. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 204: Encore Music from Newfoundland and Labrador.
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBMusic from artists from Newfoundland and Labrador, featuring fiddle, folk and instrumentalists from singer-songwriters and musicians from all over Newfoundland and Labrador. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18