Sounds Atlantic

<p>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.). <br><br>Atlantic Canadian artists describe it this way:<br><br>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"...<br><br>Wayne Chaulk ("Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers") says "Ron's got to be good right - he's got Newfoundland blood!)...and,<br><br>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!"<br> <br><br></p>

Episode 313: Celebrating Christmas in Atlantic Canada

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://...

12-20
01:17:36

Episode 312: Remembering Ron Hynes with Paul Mills

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.18

12-13
02:12:10

Episode 311: Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne Showcase Wooden Boats

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.18

12-06
01:50:32

Episode 310: Con O’Brien and the Irish Descendants Christmas Tour

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.18

11-22
01:58:10

Episode 309: Music from Prince Edward Island

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.18

11-08
01:26:11

Episode 308: Selections from Atlantic Canadian Artists

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.18

10-25
01:29:21

Episode 307: Tribute to Americn Cousin Kris Kristofferson (June 22, 1936-Septemeber 28, 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.18

10-11
01:06:45

Episode 272: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada with special guest co-host Anita Best.

Send us a textNewfoundland-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

12-22
01:55:47

Episode 271: Music from across Atlantic Canada.

Send us a textFeatures 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

12-15
01:02:52

Episode 270: Canadian Cousin Lynn Miles showcases her latest release “TumbleWeedy World”.

Send us a textFeatures 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

12-08
01:17:16

Episode 269: Barra MacNeils now on Christmas Tour in Ontario and the Maritimes.

Send us a textCanada’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

12-01
01:01:53

Episode 268: Music from Prince Edward Island

Send us a textSpotlight 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

11-24
01:08:02

Episode 267: Remembering Ron Hynes- December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015 – with special guest, Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Anita Best.

Send us a textRemembering 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

11-17
01:27:34

Episode 266: Atlantic Canadian Artists Remember November 11th.

Send us a textArtists 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

11-10
01:38:52

Episode 265: Music from New Brunswick.

Send us a textFeaturing 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

11-03
01:25:48

Episode 264: Cape Breton Nova Scotia Fiddler Brad Reid Showcases “The Bridge”.

Send us a textInterview with fiddler Brad Reid showcasing each of the tracks on his latest release “The Bridge”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

10-26
01:17:34

Episode 263: More patriotic Songs of Newfoundland.

Send us a textFeaturing 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

10-20
01:16:33

Episode 262: We Will Remain: Patriotic Songs of Newfoundland.

Send us a textFeaturing 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

10-13
01:22:24

Episode 261: More music from the 27th. Annual International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 6 to 15, 2023).

Send us a textMore 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

10-06
01:27:45

Episode 221: Listener Hilites from 2022 …Happy New Year!

Send us a textHighlights from Sounds Atlantic episodes podcast during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

12-30
01:36:09

Scott Judd

just an absolutely amazing show even if you ain't a swampy eh

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Scott Judd

just an absolutely amazing show even if you ain't a swampy eh

11-23 Reply

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