Sounds Atlantic
Music Podcasts
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.).
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!"
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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.). 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!"
Language:
English
Contact:
8198270068
Website:
https://www.ronmoores.com/
Email:
musicman@sympatico.ca
Episodes
Episode 301: Encore The Ennis Sisters - interview with Maureen Ennis.
7/19/2024
Encore The Ennis Sisters – Showcase of their release “Keeping Time”.
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Duration:01:55:23
Episode 300: Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 12-14)
7/5/2024
Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring music from Nico Paolo, William Prince, Dave Paddon, Karla Pilgrim, Duane Andrews, Maria Cherwick, Richard Neville, de Temps Antan, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and the Ennis Sisters.
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Duration:01:24:35
Episode 299: Music from the PEI Small Halls Festival Closing Concert Fit for Kings
6/28/2024
Selections of music from this year’s closing concert on the PEI Festival of Small Halls, held at the King’s Playhouse in Georgetown PEI. Featuring performances by Meaghan Blanchard of the Northern Lights Group, and Mary Francis and Michael Leahy, children of the Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy Family.
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Duration:00:47:21
Episode 298: New Songs from Recent Releases from Atlantic CanadaEpisode
6/21/2024
New songs recently released from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including: Richard Neville, The Once, Sherman Downey, Kelly Loder, Aaron Collis, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Jessica Rhaye, the East Pointers and Tara MacLean.
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Duration:01:12:00
Episode 297: Music from Venues in Atlantic Canada
6/14/2024
Featuring music from artists who have appeared at this year’s “ECMA’s” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard Neville, Craig Young, Dave Gunning, Sirène et Matelot, Richard Wood, Catherine Maclellan, Tim Chaisson and Meaghan Blanchard.
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Duration:01:17:28
Episode 296: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls
6/7/2024
Preview of the PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls - 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 “Maukin” (formerly 3 members of Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, Dave Gunning and son Jud, Inn Echo, Sirène et Matelot, Cassie and Maggie, Abigail Lapell, Richard Wood, Catherine MacLellan, Tim Chaisson, Mary Frances Leahy and Meaghan Blanchard.
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Duration:01:24:22
Episode 295: Encore Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.
5/31/2024
Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.
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Duration:01:11:05
Episode 294: Music and Stories from the recent ECMA’s Down East Style.
5/24/2024
Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards held recently in Charlottetown PEI including “Songwriter’s Circle” co-chairs Damnhait Doyle and Rose Cousins, Neon Dreams, Kayo, Émilie Landry, Kellie Loder, Morgan Toney, the East Pointers, Mary Beth Carty, Richard Wood, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, and Rum Ragged.
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Duration:01:08:16
Episode 293: Preview Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival
5/17/2024
Preview 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 (10 days - from May 17-26, 2024).
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Duration:01:31:31
Episode 292: Music from this year’s ECMA Winners
5/10/2024
Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including “NeonDreams”, Charlie A’Court, The East Pointers, Jason Benoit, Tim Baker, Julie Aubé, Morgan Toney, “Flying Pooka”, The Bombadils, Jenn Grant, and the Deriva Harvey Band. Includes a tribute to Bruce Guthro.
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Duration:00:45:36
Episode 291: Music from LAST year’s ECMA Winners
5/3/2024
Music from selected winners from LAST year’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortunate Ones, Morgan Toney, Lisa LeBlanc, Shannon and Tony Quinn, Dylan Menzie, Jing Zia, Adam Baldwin and Kellie Loder.
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Duration:01:10:34
Episode 290: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 1-5, Charlottetown, PEI).
4/26/2024
Preview 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.
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Duration:01:39:10
Episode 289: Live! At the Newfoundland Museum St. Patricks Day 2001
4/19/2024
In 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 this recording now. You’ll find it available at www.singsonginc.ca. Today’s podcast features an interview with Fergus O’Byrne to showcase this new release (available only as a download at singsonginc.com).
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Duration:01:18:48
Episode 288: Remembering Canadian Cousin Colleen Peterson.
4/12/2024
Remembering 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.
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Duration:01:02:59
Episode 287: Conclusion of “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague.
4/5/2024
Concluding 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.
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Duration:01:03:25
Episode 286: Spotlight on Shirley Montague – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague.
3/29/2024
North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador.
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Duration:01:02:10
Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II
3/22/2024
Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II
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Duration:01:00:27
Episode 284 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part 1
3/15/2024
Interview 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.
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Duration:00:55:54
Episode 283 Encore Episode 22 Stan Rogers Re-mastered Part II
3/8/2024
Conclusion of an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection.
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Duration:01:00:36
Episode 282 Encore Episode 22 Stan Rogers Re-mastered Part 1
3/1/2024
Featuring an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection.
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Duration:00:53:30