Sounds Atlantic
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!"
Episodes
489 episodes
Episode 337 Natalie MacMaster I Have a Love Story
Acclaimed fiddler player Natalie MacMaster visits to showcase her music career and a new book she’s just released titled “I Have A Love Story”.
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Episode 337
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Episode 336: Preview of the 29th. annual International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 10 to 18, 2025).
Featuring the 29th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A preview/showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 10 – 18, 2025. Sounds Atlantic host Ron Moores previews this annual c...
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Season 4
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Episode 336
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1:29:49
Episode 335: New Brunswick Singer-songwriter Robert Jones
Featuring music from New Brunswick’s acclaimed singer-songwriter Robert Thomas. A celebrated New Brunswick artist known for his exceptional songwriting and energetic performances alongside his band, the sessionmen (Ray Legere and Jon Ars...
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Season 4
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Episode 335
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Episode 334: Music from New Brunswick
Featuring the music of various artists from New Brunswick including new tracks from Robert Thomas, along with Jessica Rhaye, Thom Swift, Brent Mason, Alan Jeffries, Eddie Poirier and Paul Hébert.
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Season 3
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Episode 334
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1:39:09
Episode 333: Remembering American Cousin James King
“American Cousin” James King will always be remembered as one of the great traditional bluegrass vocalists, leaving a legacy of excellent music. His work with the bluegrass super group Longview produced some of the best traditional bluegrass in...
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Season 3
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Episode 333
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Episode 332: Encore - From the Newfoundland “Homebrew” Collection
Features music from artists from all over Newfoundland and Labrador, including The Flummies, Colleen Power, Shanneyganock, Larry Foley, Matthew and Alan Byrne, Geraldine Hollett (“The Once”), Angie Coffee, The Harrington Brothers, Rex Gou...
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Season 3
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Episode 332
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57:50
Episode 331: Encore Music from across Atlantic Canada.
Features music from Newfoundland and Labrador (Kellie Loder, Allan Doyle, Cory Tetford, Thomas Joel Hynes); Prince Edward Island, Gordon Belsher, Richard Wood, Meaghan Blanchard, Nudie and the Turks; New Brunswick (The Divorcees, La Famille Ars...
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Episode 331
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1:00:06
Episode 330: Highlights from this Year’s 49th.Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.
Selections of music from artists who performed at this year’s 49th. Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival, including performances from Anita Best, Billy Sutton, Gerry Strong, The Once, Matt Anderson, Matthew Byrne, The Silver Wolf Band, High and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 330
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2:00:04
Episode 329: Encore Irish Newfoundland Favourites
Selections of favourite Newfoundland and Labradorian songs performed by island artists with Irish roots. Artists include Mak Hiscock, Chris Andrews, Shanneyganock, Con O’Brien, Ron Hynes, Larry Foley, The Punters, John White, The Government Ram...
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Season 3
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Episode 329
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1:50:01
Episode 328: Preview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 11-13).
Preview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival running from July 11 to the 13th., with events beginning on Monday, July 7th. and each day thereafter until Sunday night. The festival’s headliners are Matt Andersen, Serena Ry...
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Episode 328
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1:44:54
Episode 327: Fiddle Music From Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
Fabulous fiddle music from fiddle wizards from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including Richard Wood, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Catherine Moller and Courtney Hogan from PEI and Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit and Kelly...
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Season 2
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Episode 327
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Episode 326: Lennie Gallant Showcases “Shelter from the Storms”
Prince Edward Island’s Iconic Singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant showcases his brand new release “Shelter from the Storms”.
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Season 2
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Episode 326
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1:39:10
Episode 325: Music from this Year’s ECMA Winners
Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including: Brett Matthews, Vishtèn Connexions, Les Hays Babies, Deantha Edmunds, Rum Ragged, Laura Roy, Quote the Raven, Old Man Leudecke, Kelly Loder and...
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Season 2
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Episode 325
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Episode 324: Talking with Nova Scotia Singer-Songwriter Dave Gunning
Pictou Nova Scotia’s multi-award winning singer-songwriter in conversation from his home to showcase his pending tour through Ontario; features selections of songs from his most recent albums including “Leather and Dust”, The Same Storm” and “U...
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Season 2
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Episode 324
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1:26:03
Episode 323: Music from PEI
Music from selected winners from this year’s “Music PEI” Awards and a special update on the music of PEI icon Lennie Gallant and his co-project with his partner Patricia Richard titled “Sirene et Matelot”.
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Season 2
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Episode 323
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Episode 322: Preview: 37th. East Coast Music Awards May 7-11, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador
Preview and showcase of the 2025 East Coast Music Awards, featuring an interview with Executive Director Michelle Eagles and music from nominees in selected categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Fans Choice of the Year, Sin...
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Season 2
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Episode 322
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1:36:23
Episode 321: Atlantic Voices - A Collection of Women Singer-Songwriters
Featuring music from a collection of women artists from across Atlantic Canada, including Sherry Ryan (NLL), Rose Cousins (PEI), Colleen Power (NLL) Amelia Curran (NLL), Catherine MacLellan PEI), Kelly Sloan (NS), Meaghan Smith (NS), Ruth Minni...
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Season 2
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Episode 321
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57:20
Episode 320: Tribute to Frank Maher: iconic Newfoundland & Labrador Accordionist
Tribute to a giant in Newfoundland-Labrador music; accordionist, humourist and band leader Frank Maher, including reviews, tributes, and interviews with Frank and the members of his band “The Mahers Bars” (Jean Hewson, Christina Smith and Rick ...
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Episode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favourites
Episode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favourites
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Season 1
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Episode 319
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1:13:44
Episode 318: PEI Singer-songwriter Lawrence Maxwell Showcases Latest Release “Ballad of Miles”
Prince Edward Island’s award-winning country singer-songwriter Lawrence "Max" Maxwell showcases his latest release “Ballad of Miles”. “Max” joins Ron to chat about his music and career and sample eight songs from the album.
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Episode 318
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Episode 317: PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast Showcases New Release Winter Grace
Interview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcases his brand new release “Winter Grace”.
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Season 1
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Episode 317
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Episode 316: Legacy of an Iconic Singer-Songwriter – Towns Van Zandt
Retrospective on the legacy of Townes Van Zandt, one of America’s finest and most influential singer-songwriters. Interviews with various sources, appearances at numerous venues, accolades and tributes etc.
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Season 1
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Episode 316
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Episode 315: Rum Ragged (Aaron Collis and Mark Manning) Showcase “Gone Jiggin’”.
“Rum Ragged” – Aaron Collis and Mark Manning Showcase their latest multi-award winning album “Gone Jiggin”.
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Season 1
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Episode 315
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1:39:06
Episode 314: Listener Hilites from 2024
Highlights from the most listened to Sounds Atlantic podcasts during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe.
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Season 1
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Episode 314
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1:55:32
Episode 313: Celebrating Christmas in Atlantic Canada
Christmas 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), ...
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Season 4
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Episode 313
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1:17:36
