Sounds Atlantic

Send us a textMusic 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 The Ennis Sisters.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPictou 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 “Up Against the Sky”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textMusic 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”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPreview 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, Singer-Songwriter of the Year and lots more. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textFeaturing 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 Minnikin (NS), Christina Martin (NS), Norma MacDonald NS), Meaghan Blanchard (PEI), Jenn Grant (PEI), Rebecca Higgs (NS) and Julie Doiron (NB).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textTribute 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 West).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textEpisode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPrince 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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textInterview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcases his brand new release “Winter Grace”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textRetrospective 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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a text“Rum Ragged” – Aaron Collis and Mark Manning Showcase their latest multi-award winning album “Gone Jiggin”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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

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://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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

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

Spotlight 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

Spotlight 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

Selections 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

Tribute 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

The 28th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A preview/showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 11 – 19, 2024. Artistic Director Dawn Beaton visits to preview this annual celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at over 30 venues with 150 artists, along with over 200 community events scheduled throughout Cape Breton.  https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Interview with The Once (Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale) to showcase their latest release “Out Here”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

New Releases from Atlantic Canada from Ray Legere and Janet Crawford (NB), Hauler ( (Cape B, NS), Gunning and Cormier (NS), Mary Frances Leahy (Cape B, NS), Jimmy Rankin (NS), Joe Henry (NS), Sherman Downey (NLL), The Once (NLL), Kelly Loder (NLL) and Rum Ragged (NLL).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folkfestival – Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle “Live”, including a tribute to Canadian music industry professional Mary Martin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Music highlights from the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11-13.  https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Encore The Ennis Sisters – Showcase of their release “Keeping Time”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.  https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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. 2https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part IIhttps://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

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. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Conclusion of an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Featuring an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Featuring 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

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 Goudie, The Celtic Connection, Kevin Evans, Jack Smith.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Features music from Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, including The Government Rams, Dave Pantin, Mark Hiscock, Sean Sulivan, Joy Norman, Chris Andrews, Larry Foley, Colleen Power, John Allen Cameron, Birchmountain, Laura Smith, Joey Kitson and Ian MacKinnon, Buddy MacMaster and Slainte Mhath! https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Features music from PEI and NB, including Cynthia MacLeod and the Fiddlers' Sons from PEI and from N.B., Brent Mason, Isaac and Blewitt, Hot Toddy, Glamour Puss, Paul Hébert, the Bluegrass Diamonds and the Divorcees.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

A retrospective on “The Wonderful Grand Band”, the most influential and beloved band in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. WGB recorded two albums, helped turn bandmate Ron Hynes's song Sonny's Dream into a Canadian anthem, and starred in a top-rated CBC series named after themselves in the early 1980s.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Featuring More Selected Artists who Performed on Sonny Don't Go Away A Tribute to Ron Hynes, including the Ennis Sisters, the Silver Wolf Band, The Once, Tim Baker (“Hey Rosetta”), Shanneyganock, Rum Ragged, Quote the Raven and Alan Doyle.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

 Featuring selected artists who performed on Sonny Don't Go Away - A Tribute to Ron Hynes, including Jodee Richardson, Mallory Johnson, Joel Thomas Hynes, Barry Canning, Glen Simmons and Yvette Lorraine.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18