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 161: Pt. 2 Bluegrass Atlantic Canada Style.
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBBluegrass music from all over Atlantic Canada featuring Crooked Stovepipe, The Masterless Men, Ryan Roberts, J.P. Cormier, Smokin’ Contraband, Blue Horizon and the Spinney Brothers, The Grass Mountain Hobos, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys, The Saddle River String Band, Janet McGarry, Ray Legere and last but not least, The Bluegrass Diamonds. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 161: Bluegrass Atlantic Canada Style.
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBBluegrass music from all over Atlantic Canada featuring Crooked Stovepipe, The Masterless Men, Ryan Roberts, J.P. Cormier, Smokin’ Contraband, Blue Horizon and the Spinney Brothers, The Grass Mountain Hobos, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys, The Saddle River String Band, Janet McGarry, Ray Legere and last but not least, The Bluegrass Diamonds. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 160: Pt. 2 British Cousin “Rumer” Showcases the Songs of Hugh Prestwood.
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBCompletion of an interview with British “cousin” “Rumer” showcasing her tribute album to the music of American composer Hugh Prestwood. Artists who have recorded Prestwood’s songs include Judy Collins, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Randy Travis, Ann Murray, Conway Twitty, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya Tucker, Don Williams and a host of other country, bluegrass and pop recording artists, including Charlie Sizemore. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 160: Pt. 1 British Cousin “Rumer” Showcases the Songs of Hugh Prestwood.
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBInterview with British “cousin” “Rumer” showcasing her tribute album to the music of American composer Hugh Prestwood. Artists who have recorded Prestwood’s songs include Judy Collins, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Randy Travis, Ann Murray, Conway Twitty, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya Tucker, Don Williams and a host of other country, bluegrass and pop recording artists, including Charlie Sizemore. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 159: Country and Bluegrass Music from Across Atlantic Canada.
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBCountry and Bluegrass Music from across Atlantic Canada performed by the Ennis Sisters, Sherry Ryan, Eight Track Favourites, Ron Hynes, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Norma MacDonald, Jordan Musycsn, Janet McGarry, Gordie McKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Billy McInnis, Gene MacLellan, Ray Legere, The Divorcees, Paul Hébert and The Bluegrass Diamonds. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 158: Pt. 2 More Fiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from Across Atlantic Canada.
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBFiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from across Atlantic Canada performed by the Ennis Sisters, Johnny Oliver, The Secrets, Matthew Byrne, Amelia Curran, the Fortunate Ones, David Myles, Tomato Tomato, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Irish Mythen, James Hill, Carleton Stone, Gabrielle Papillon, Dave Sampson and Còig. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 158: Pt. 1 More Fiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from Across Atlantic Canada.
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBFiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from across Atlantic Canada performed by the Ennis Sisters, Johnny Oliver, The Secrets, Matthew Byrne, Amelia Curran, the Fortunate Ones, David Myles, Tomato Tomato, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Irish Mythen, James Hill, Carleton Stone, Gabrielle Papillon, Dave Sampson and Còig. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 157 Pt. 2: Fiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from All Over Atlantic Canada.
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBFiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from All Over Atlantic Canada performed by The Bluegrass Diamonds, The Divorcees, Ray Legere, Fiddler’s Sons, Billy MacInnis, The Bluegrass Hobos, Dave Gunning, Church, Old Man Leudecke and J.P. Cormier, Larry Foley and Ron Hynes. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 157: Fiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from All Over Atlantic Canada.
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBFiddle and Folk, Country and Bluegrass Music from All Over Atlantic Canada performed by The Bluegrass Diamonds, The Divorcees, Ray Legere, Fiddler’s Sons, Billy MacInnis, The Bluegrass Hobos, Dave Gunning, Church, Old Man Leudecke and J.P. Cormier, Larry Foley and Ron Hynes. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 156: The Bard of Prescott: The Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Johnny Burke (1851-1930).
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 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 155: Pt. 2 Music from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
September 24, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBMusic from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador featuring Jim Payne, Glenn Downey, Ron Hynes, John White, Shanneyganock and Ron Hynes and from Nova Scotia – J.P. Cormier, Dave Gunning and The Cottars. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 155: Music from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBMusic from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador featuring Jim Payne, Glenn Downey, Ron Hynes, John White, Shanneyganock and Ron Hynes and from Nova Scotia – J.P. Cormier, Dave Gunning and The Cottars. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 154: Vicki Hynes Salutes Leonard Cohen.
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBDescription: Profile of Newfoundland –Labrador singer and entrepreneur Vicki Hynes and her annual “Feast of Cohen Festival”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 154: Pt. 2: Vicki Hynes Salutes Leonard Cohen
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBProfile of Newfoundland –Labrador singer and entrepreneur Vicki Hynes and her annual “Feast of Cohen Festival”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 154: Pt. 2: Vicki Hynes Salutes Leonard Cohen
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBProfile of Newfoundland –Labrador singer and entrepreneur Vicki Hynes and her annual “Feast of Cohen Festival”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 153: Songs for Lovers and Broken Hearts
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBSongs about love and love lost from all over Atlantic Canada, featuring Lennie Gallant, Ashley Condon, Vishèn, Janet McGary, John Connolly, Thom Swift, Paul Hébert, The Olympic Symphonium, Amelia Curran, Colleen Power, Shirley Montague, Ron Hynes, Karla Pilgrim, Vicky Hynes, Cindy Church and Dave Gunning, and the Rankin Family. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 153: Pt. 2 Songs for Lovers and Broken Hearts
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBSongs about love and love lost from all over Atlantic Canada, featuring Lennie Gallant, Ashley Condon, Vishèn, Janet McGary, John Connolly, Thom Swift, Paul Hébert, The Olympic Symphonium, Amelia Curran, Colleen Power, Shirley Montague, Ron Hynes, Karla Pilgrim, Vicky Hynes, Cindy Church and Dave Gunning, and the Rankin Family. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 152 Pt. 2: Fiddle music from across Atlantic Canada.
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBExciting fiddle music from outstanding fiddlers from across Canada including from New Brunswick, Ray Legere, Dominique Dupuis and Matt Hayes; from Nova Scotia, J.P. Cormier, Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster and Natalie MacMaster, from Prince Edward Island, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Courtney Hogan, and Katherine Moller, and from Newfoundland and Labrador, Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit, Daniel Payne and Kelly Russell. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 152: Fiddle music from across Atlantic Canada.
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBExciting fiddle music from outstanding fiddlers from across Canada including from New Brunswick, Ray Legere, Dominique Dupuis and Matt Hayes; from Nova Scotia, J.P. Cormier, Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster and Natalie MacMaster, from Prince Edward Island, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Courtney Hogan, and Katherine Moller, and from Newfoundland and Labrador, Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit, Daniel Payne and Kelly Russell. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 151: Salute to American Cousin Tom T. Hall: May 26, 1936 – August 20, 2021
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBA tribute to the recent passing (August 2, 2021) of one of country, western and bluegrass music’s most loved singer –songwriters, Kentucky born Tom T. Hall (“I Love”, “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” , “Harper Valley PTA”, “The Day Clayton Delaney Died” and lots more). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 150: Pt. 2 (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) More fiddle and accordion music from all over Atlantic Canada.
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBFiddle and accordion music from all over Atlantic Canada. Part 1 features music from Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island and Part 2 draws on music from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 150: Fiddle and accordion music from all over Atlantic Canada, Part 1 (Newfoundland and Labrador & Prince Edward Island (PEI).
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBFiddle and accordion music from all over Atlantic Canada. Part 1 features music from Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island and Part 2 draws on music from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 149: Highlights from the 2020 International Celtic Colours Festival
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBConcert highlights from the 2020 International Celtic Colours Festival in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Featuring selections from artists who performed at various concerts, including Troy and Kendra MacGillivray, Nuala Kennedy, Tara Breen, Tony Byrne, J.P. Cormier and Dave Gunning. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 148 Pt. 2: Encore “Remembering The Ray Walsh Family Band”.
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBEncore the Ray Walsh Family Band. Originally released as Episode 65: Remembering the Ray Walsh Family Band…remembering one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most popular 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 148 Part 1: Encore “Remembering The Ray Walsh Family Band”.
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBEncore the Ray Walsh Family Band. Originally released as Episode 65: Remembering the Ray Walsh Family Band…remembering one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most popular 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 147 Pt. 2: Celebrating the Career of Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jim Payne
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe newest recipient (August 1, 2021) of the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Arts Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award is singer/songwriter, dancer, actor, story teller and record producer Jim Payne. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 147: Celebrating the Career of Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jim Payne, Pt. 1
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThe newest recipient (August 1, 2021) of the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Arts Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award is singer/songwriter, dancer, actor, story teller and record producer Jim Payne. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 146: American Cousin The Queen of Bluegrass Music Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Vincent.
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBQueen of bluegrass music Rhonda Vincent visits to showcase her brand new release “Music Is What I See”.
Episode 146: American Cousin The Queen of Bluegrass Music Rhonda Vincent.
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBQueen of bluegrass music Rhonda Vincent visits to showcase her brand new release “Music Is What I See”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 145: Pt. 2 Multi-Award Winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band Beòlach, Part 2.
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBPt. 2 Multi-Award winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band (Fans Choice Entertainer of 2021, Instrumental Recording of the Year and Trad Folk Recording of the Year), “Beòlach” visit to showcase tracks from their recent award winning release “All Hands” as well as tracks from their 2004 recording “ Variations” and their self-titled 1998 release “Beòlach”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 145: Multi-Award Winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band Beòlach, Part 1.
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBMulti-Award winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band (Fans Choice Entertainer of 2021, Instrumental Recording of the Year and Trad Folk Recording of the Year), “Beòlach” visit to showcase tracks from their recent award winning release “All Hands” as well as tracks from their 2004 recording “ Variations” and their self-titled 1998 release “Beòlach”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 144: Figgy Duff Silver Anniversary Reunion (Interview originally broadcast on CJHR 98.7 FM in August 2008).
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBNewfoundland-Labrador singer Pamela Morgan celebrates “Figgy Duff’s” Silver Reunion “Live” album (originally broadcast on CJHR FM in 2008). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 144: Figgy Duff Silver Anniversary Reunion (Interview originally broadcast on CJHR 98.7 FM in August 2008).
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBNewfoundland-Labrador singer Pamela Morgan celebrates “Figgy Duff’s” Silver Reunion “Live” album (originally broadcast on CJHR FM in 2008). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 143 Prince Edward Island Singer-Songwriter Shane Pendergast
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBInterview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcase his début and sophomore albums "Place to the Name" and "Second Wind". https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 142: Newfoundland trad band “Frank Maher and the Mars Bars"
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBInterview with Frank Maher showcasing the music of Newfoundland –Labrador trad band “The Mahers Bars” (originally broadcast October 14, 2007). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 141: Part II Newfoundlanders Colleen Power and Jim Payne Showcase New Music.
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBPart 1 features selected award winners from the recently completed East Coast Music Awards; Part 2 features an 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. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 141: Part 1 ECMA Award Winners; Part I Newfoundlanders Colleen Power and Jim Payne Showcase New Music.
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBPart 1 features selected award winners from the recently completed East Coast Music Awards; Part 2 features an 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. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 141: Part 1 ECMA Award Winners; Part II Newfoundlanders Colleen Power and Jim Payne Showcase New Music.
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBPart 1 features selected award winners from the recently completed East Coast Music Awards; Part 2 features an 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.
Episode 140: PEI Singer-songwriter Rachel Beck showcases her three time ECMA nominated album “Stronger Than You Know”.
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBInterview with PEI singer-songwriter Rachel Beck to showcase her three time ECMA nominated recording “Stronger Than You Know”. The album is currently celebrated as Music PEI’s “Album of the Year”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 140: PEI Singer-songwriter Rachel Beck showcases her three time ECMA nominated album “Stronger Than You Know”.
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBInterview with PEI singer-songwriter Rachel Beck to showcase her three time ECMA nominated recording “Stronger Than You Know”. The album is currently celebrated as Music PEI’s “Album of the Year”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 139: Showcasing the East Coast Music Awards Part 1.
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBShowcasing the upcoming East Coast Music Awards (Wednesday, June 9 to Sunday, June 13th.) in Sydney Nova Scotia – a “virtual” experience” in Part 1, and in Part 2, a tribute to the career of Rita MacNeil who will be inducted at the ECMA ceremonies into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 139: Pt. 2 Tribute to Rita MacNeil, This Year’s Inductee into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame at the ECMA’s in Sydney N.S.
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBShowcasing the upcoming East Coast Music Awards (Wednesday, June 9 to Sunday, June 13th.) in Sydney Nova Scotia – a “virtual” experience” in Part 1, and in Part 2, a tribute to the career of Rita MacNeil who will be inducted at the ECMA ceremonies into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 138 Pt II Introducing Nova Scotia Singer-Songwriter Mary Knickle
May 27, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBSelections from the works of multi-talented Nova Scotia Singer-songwriter Mary Knickle https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 138 Introducing Nova Scotia Singer-Songwriter Mary Knickle Part 1
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBSelections of songs from the works of Nova Scotia Singer-songwriter Mary Knickle https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 137: Cape Breton Nova Scotia Singer-songwriter Jordan Musycsn Showcases his latest release “Old State Of Mind”.
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBFeaturing a showcase of Cape Breton Nova Scotia singer-songwriter (country/folk) Jordan Musycsn’s latest release “Old State of Mind”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 137: Cape Breton Nova Scotia Singer-songwriter Jordan Musycsn Showcases his latest release “Old State Of Mind”.
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBFeaturing a showcase of Cape Breton Nova Scotia singer-songwriter (country/folk) Jordan Musycsn’s latest release “Old State of Mind”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 136: Part 2 More Wave Over Wave of Continuous Music from Atlantic Canada.
May 16, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBEpisode 136: Part 2 More Wave Over Wave of Continuous Music from Atlantic Canada. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 136: More Wave Over Wave of Continuous Music from Atlantic Canada, Part 1.
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBFeaturing music from Matt Hayes, The Divorcees, (NB) Gordon Belsher, Eddie Quinn, Cynthia MacLeod, Ten Strings and a Goatskin (PEI), Stan Rogers, Old Man Leudecke, Dave Gunning (NS), Hubert Furey, Ian Foster and The Masterless Men (NLL). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 135 Pt.2: American Cousin Tim Stafford Returns.
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBAmerican cousin Tim Stafford (American bluegrass band “Blue Highway”) visits to showcase his final co-release with the late Steve Gulley (Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver/Mountain Heart/Grasstowne and New Pinnacle) titled “Still Here”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
Episode 135: American Cousin Tim Stafford Returns Pt. 1.
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBAmerican cousin Tim Stafford (American bluegrass band “Blue Highway”) visits to showcase his final co-release with the late Steve Gulley (Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver/Mountain Heart/Grasstowne and New Pinnacle) titled “Still Here”. Features initial interview with Steve Gulley (from 2020 to showcase “Dogwood Winter”, his first co-write/production with Tim Stafford, followed by an interview with Tim Stafford to showcase this final co-release with Steve Gulley titled “Still Here”. https://ww...