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!"
Sounds Atlantic
Episode 218: The Appalachian Road Show, Part II.
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(Part II) Conclusion of an interview with Grammy winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve showcasing the “Appalachian Road Show’s latest project “Jubilation”. Today’s show will also include tracks from their first two recordings. The band’s “mission” is to “illuminate the history, challenges, and rewards of life in Appalachia and celebrate the spirit of the Appalachian people who call it home.” (Ed. Note: one of the longest mountain ranges on earth, the Appalachians stretch from the state of Alabama in the southern U.S., north through the eastern seaboard, and the eastern provinces of Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador). “Appalachian Road Show” are: Grammy award winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve along with veterans Barry Abernathy (Mountain Heart), Daryl Webb (Rhonda Vincent, Dailey and Vincent and Michael Cleveland), Todd Phillips (many classic bluegrass bands) and emerging young guitar wizard Zeb Snyder.
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March 27, 2026
Feedspot Podcasts "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts" reports:
#2 Rated - "Sounds Atlantic"...ref. (https://podcast.feedspot.com/acoustic_music_podcasts/)
March 26, 2026
British Journal Reviews & Comments
- Americana UK praised the podcast as "an excellent Sunday morning listen" that highlights both established and emerging artists.
- Reviewers highlighted host Ron Moores as a "strong interviewer" and noted the podcast's collaborations with British folk artists.
March 25, 2026
Atlantic Canada Podcasts
The Best Podcasts
From the East Coast
...rates "Sounds Atlantic" #11
March 13, 2026
"Sounds Atlantic," hosted by Ron Moores, is a highly regarded, niche podcast specializing in roots, folk, and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It rates highly within its specific genre and, as of early 2026, was ranked among the top 15 music podcasts in Canada.
- Compared to Peers: Americana UK describes it as a good "Sunday morning listen" that successfully showcases both established and less well-known artists, noting the host is a strong interviewer.
January 22, 2026
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