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 203: Pt. 2 American Cousin Peter Rowan Conclusion
August 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBConcluding episode featuring an exclusive interview with Peter Rowan that showcases his latest release “Calling You From My Mountain”, including Peter’s insights into his time as a Bill Monroe “Bluegrass Boy”, his years as a young rock ‘n roller, blues player, folk artist and outstanding songwriter having penned on this album, lyrics and poetry that provides his own brilliant and poetic insights on a range of subjects from war to peace and more. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 202: Showcasing American cousin, and recording artist Peter Rowan’s latest album “Calling You From My Mountain”.
August 19, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBExclusive interview with Peter Rowan that showcases his latest release “Calling You From My Mountain”, including Peter’s insights into his time as a Bill Monroe “Bluegrass Boy”, his years as a young rock ‘n roller, blues player, folk artist and outstanding songwriter having penned on this album, lyrics and poetry that provides his own brilliant and poetic insights on a range of subjects from war to peace and more. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 201: Interview with Indigenous Artist of the Year - Cape Breton Fiddle Player Morgan Toney.
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBInterview with Cape Breton fiddler Morgan Toney (2022 ECMA Indigenous Artist of the Year) to showcase his début album “First Flight”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 201: Interview with Indigenous Artist of the Year - Cape Breton Fiddle Player Morgan Toney.
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBInterview with Cape Breton fiddler Morgan Toney (2022 ECMA Indigenous Artist of the Year) to showcase his début album “First Flight”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 200: Encore Wave over Music from Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBSongs and tunes from artists throughout Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, featuring Cynthia MacLeod, Fiddler’s Sons, Brent Mason, IsaacandBlewitt,hot Toddy, Glamour Puss, Paul Hébert, and the Bluegrass Diamonds. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 199: Encore Wave over Music from Newfoundland-Labrador and Nova Scotia.
July 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSongs and tunes from artists throughout Newfoundland-Labrador and Nova Scotia, featuring The Government Rams, Dave Panting, Mark Hiscock, Sean Sullivan, Joy Norman, Chris Andrews, Larry Foley, Colleen Power, John Allen Cameron, Ian McKinnon and Joey Kitson, Slainte Mhath, Birchmountain, and Laura Smith. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 198: Music from artists who performed at the recent Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.
July 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBMusic from artists who performed at the recent Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, featuring Anita Best and Pamela Morgan, The Kubasonics, Graham Wells, Sherry Ryan, The Once, Mark Manning (Rum Ragged), Nico Paulo, The Swinging Belles, Villages, Fretboard Journey (Gordon Quinton, Duane Andrews, Sandy Morris and Craig Young), Christina Smith and Jean Hewson, Twin Flames, The Mbira Renaissance Band, and The Masterless Men. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 197: Pt.3 - Conclusion of a Retrospective on PEI Trad trio “Ten Strings and a Goatskin”.
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBConclusion (Part 3) of a retrospective on the career of the trad trio “Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, one of Prince Edward Island’s most popular and successful modern trad bands, featuring an interview with Jesse Périard. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 196: Pt.2 Retrospective on PEI Trad trio “Ten Strings and a Goatskin”.
July 08, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBSecond part of a retrospective on the career of the trad trio “Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, one of Prince Edward Island’s most popular and successful modern trad bands, featuring an interview with Jesse Périard; concludes next week in Episode 197. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 195: Preview Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival.
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBPreview of the 46th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring Sherry Ryan, The Kubosonics, Anita Best and Pamela Morgan,The Swinging Belles, Geraldine Hollett, The Once, Rose Cousins, Fretboard Journey, Dave Penny, Christina Smith and Jean Hewson, Villages, and The Masterless Men. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 194: Hilites from the 2022 PEI Festival of Small Halls
June 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBSelections from the many “Small Hall” concerts at last week’s Prince Edward Island Festival of Small Halls. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 193: Quote the Raven Showcases “Can’t Hold the Light”
June 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB“Quote The Raven” (Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Roden-Clarke) visit to showcase their new award winning album “Can’t Hold The Light”, winner of this year’s ECMA award for “Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 192: The Music of Roots, Blues and Soul singer-songwriter Charlie A’Court.
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBSelections from Charlie A’Courts repertoire of blues, R & B, soul and country (“Witchitaw” – “When Country Gets the Blues”) recordings. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 191: “Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, A Retrospecitve on this incredible Prince Edward Island “trad” trio.
June 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBA look back at the career of “Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, one of Prince Edward Island’s most popular and successful modern trad bands, featuring an interview with the trio of Caleb and Rowen Gallant and Jesse Périard. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 190: Songs and Tunes from artists throughout Atlantic Canada.
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBMusic from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, featuring Catherine MacLellan and Meaghan Blanchard, Danny Boudreau and The Divorcees, Quote the Raven and Duane Andrews, The Gilberts and Scott MacKay. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 189: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls June 10 to 19.
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 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. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 188: Music from this year’s ECMA Winners.
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBMusic from selected winners of this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Fredericton New Brunswick. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 187: Part 2 Conclusion of New Brunswick Bluegrass Roots featuring bluegrass Pioneer Eddy Poirier.
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBConclusion of a two-part feature exploring the roots of bluegrass music in New Brunswick with bluegrass pioneer artist Eddy Poirier. His “Bluegrass 4” band established during the mid1970’s was New Brunswick’s first bluegrass band. This two-part series features an interview with Eddy Poirier and selections of his music from the 1970’s through to the present. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 186: Part 1 New Brunswick Bluegrass Roots featuring bluegrass Pioneer Eddy Poirier
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBFirst of a two-part feature exploring the roots of bluegrass music in New Brunswick with bluegrass pioneer artist Eddy Poirier. His “Bluegrass 4” band established during the mid1970’s was New Brunswick’s first bluegrass band. This two-part series features an interview with Eddy Poirier and selections of his music from the 1970’s through to the present. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 185: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards.
April 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBPreview of the East Coast Music Awards, featuring music from nominees in selected categories. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 185: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards.
April 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBPreview of the East Coast Music Awards, featuring music from nominees in selected categories. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 184: More Bluegrass Roots in New Brunswick featuring Alan Jeffries and Paul Hébert
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBMore bluegrass roots from New Brunswick, featuring profiles of Alan Jeffries and Paul Hébert, with music and interviews. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 183: More Bluegrass Roots in New Brunswick.
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBBluegrass music from New Brunswick, featuring music and interviews with Ray Legere. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 182: Bluegrass Roots in New Brunswick.
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBFeaturing music and interviews from New Brunswick, with Eddy Poirier from the “Bluegrass 4” and Francis Cormier from “The Bluegrass Diamonds”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 181: Music from Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
March 25, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBMusic from Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, featuring, featuring from Prince Edward Island, Jocelyne MacDonald, Vishtèn, Sheila Mackenzie and the College of Piping…and from New Brunsick, Brent Mason, Shanklin Road, The Bluegrass Diamonds, Ray Legere and Roger Williams. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 180: Music from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBMusic from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia featuring from Newfoundland and Labrador, “The Celtic Connection”, Patrick Moran and Mark Hiscock, Shanneyganock, The Punters, Tarahan, and “Atlantic Union” and from Nova Scotia, Ardeth and Jennifer, Steven Bowers, Dave Gunning, Dutch Mason, The Minglewood Band and Jocelyne MacDonald. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 179: Remembering a Cape Breton Icon: Nova Scotia fiddle master Buddy MacMaster (October 18, 2024-August 20, 2014).
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBTraditional Fiddle Music from a Cape Breton Island Celtic Icon and “Ambassador of Canadian Music”: the late Buddy MacMaster, master fiddle player (and an uncle of Cape Breton Fiddler Natalie MacMaster). Considered a major force in the survival of Cape Breton music and dance, Buddy MacMaster received the Order of Canada citation that recognized him as an "ambassador of Canadian music and a mentor to many" who is credited with bringing Cape Breton fiddling to the world stage by leading a Gaeli...
Episode 178: Music from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBMusic from artists in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, including, from Prince Edward Island, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys and Irish Mythen and from Nova Scotia, James Hill, Carlton Stone, Gabrielle Papillion, Dave Samson and the fantastic trad celtic band “Còig”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 178: Music from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBMusic from artists in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, including, from Prince Edward Island, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys and Irish Mythen and from Nova Scotia, James Hill, Carlton Stone, Gabrielle Papillion, Dave Samson and the fantastic trad celtic band “Còig”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 177: Halifax Nova Scotia Country Rockers HOT MONDY showcase their début self-titled release.
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHalifax Nova Scotia Country Rockers HOT MONDY Raise the Roof on self-reflection with their début EP release “Tell Me I’m Good”. Hot Monday’s bassist and songwriter Matt Brannon visits to showcase their new release. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 176: Music from Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBMusic from artists in Newfoundland and New Brunswick, including, from Newfoundland and Labrador, The Ennis Sisters, Johnny Oliver, The Secrets, Matthew Byrne, Amelia Curran, and from New Brunswick, David Myles and Tomato-Tomato. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 176: Music from Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBMusic from artists in Newfoundland and New Brunswick, including, from Newfoundland and Labrador, The Ennis Sisters, Johnny Oliver, The Secrets, Matthew Byrne, Amelia Curran, and from New Brunswick, David Myles and Tomato-Tomato. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 175: Music from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBMusic from artists in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, including Matt Hayes, The Diviorcees, Gordie Belsher, Eddie Quinn, Cynthia MacLeod and Ten Strings and a Goatskin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 174: PEI Singer-Songwriter Kari-Lyn Blacquière Showcases her début release “Hit The Ground”.
February 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBInterview with Prince Edward Island Singer-songwriter Kari-Lyn Blacquière showcasing her brand new indy début release “Hit the Ground”; “track by track” review with Kari-Lyn. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 173: Remembering “Longview”: salute to one of the great trad ‘super’ groups.
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBRemembering “Longview”: salute to one of the great trad ‘super’ bluegrass groups (of which J.D. Crowe ref. last week’s show was a member), along with the original group of Dudley Connell, James King, Glen Duncan, Joe Mullins, Don Rigsby and Marshall Wilborn. Featuring J. D. Crowe who joined the group for its final recording - selections from each of their four albums. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 172: Remembering the Career of an American cousin: Bluegrass innovative pioneer and bandleader J.D. Crowe
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBRemembering the Career of an American cousin: Bluegrass innovative pioneer and bandleader J.D. Crowe (August 27/37-December. 24/21) - “Kentucky Mountain Boys”, “J.D. Crowe and The New South”, “The Bluegrass Album Band” and “Longview”); selections of his music with interview clips. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 171: Music from Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBMusic from Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, featuring Ken Tizzard, The Backyard Devils,Thom Swift, Charlie A’Court and Hughie MacDonnell. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 170: Encore Newfoundlanders Colleen Power and Jim Payne Showcase New Music
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBAn interview with Newfoundland – Labrador singer-songwriter Colleen Power who showcases her new release “Tales from Downtown West” and Jim Payne who showcases his latest song “When It’s All Over” and his upcoming tour of Newfoundland and Labrador (Originally broadcast June 18/21). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 169: The Montogomery Street Band showcase their new release “For The Time Being”.
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBInterview withLiam Keith-Jacques and Patrick Gushue from the Fredericton New Brunswick-based folk-grass quartette “The Montgomery Street Band” visit to showcase their new release “For the Time Being”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 168: Part II: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBNewfoundland-Labradorian singer and radio host Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with host Ron Moores, featuring selections of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 168: Part II: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBNewfoundland-Labradorian singer and radio host Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with host Ron Moores, featuring selections of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 168: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada Part I
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBNewfoundland-Labradorian singer and radio host Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with host Ron Moores, featuring selections of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 167: Canadian Cousin April Verch showcases On This Christmas Day
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBCanadian Cousin April Verch showcases “On This Christmas Day”, a brand new release with American musician and singer-songwriter Joe Newberry. Joe Newberry is a Missouri native and North Carolina transplant who has played music most of his life. Internationally known for his powerful banjo work, he is a prizewinning guitarist, fiddler, and singer as well. April Verch is a Canadian Open and Grand Masters Fiddle champion and step-dancing champion as well, who played at Canada’s opening winter ...
Episode 166: Newfoundland and Labrador Multi-instrumental artist Daniel Payne.
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBInterview with Newfoundland multi-instrumental artist Daniel Payne to showcase material from several albums including his début solo recording of “Chain” (encore/reprise). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode No.165 Pt 2: Sèan McCann Showcases “Shantyman”.
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBInterview with “Great Big Sea” co-founder Sèan McCann with track by track coverage of this new album release “Shantyman”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode No.165: Sèan McCann Showcases “Shantyman” Pt. 1.
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBInterview with “Great Big Sea” co-founder Sèan McCann with track by track coverage of this new album release “Shantyman”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode No.164: Recent songs from across Atlantic Canada.
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBDescription: Recent songs from across Atlantic Canada, featuring Sean McCann, Sherry Ryan, Rachel Beck, Shane Pendergast, The Divorcees, Norma MacDonald, Beòlach, and Susan Crowe. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode No.163 Part 2: Remembering Ron Hynes.
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBTribute to Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Ron Hynes, one of Atlantic Canada’s most distinguished singer-sonwriters who passed away on November 19th., 2015. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode No.163 Remembering Ron Hynes (December 7, 1950-November 19, 2015) Part 1.
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBTribute to Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Ron Hynes, one of Atlantic Canada’s most distinguished singer-sonwriters who passed away on November 19th., 2015. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 162: “Over the Moon” showcase “Chinook Waltz”.
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWestern Canadian guest “cousins”, Chris Bignell and Suzanne Levesque who are “Over the Moon”, showcase their brand new project “Chinook Waltz”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18