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
502 episodes
Episode 350 Remembering Newfoundland and Labrador Musician Mark Hiscock Pt. 1
Celebrating the life of Mark Hiscock - a cherished figure in Newfoundland and Labrador’s music scene. Renowned for his mastery of the button accordion and his deep commitment to preserving traditional Newfoundland music, Mark was an outs...
Episode 349: Encore Remembering John Prine
Encore “Remembering John Prine”: tribute to the music and career of John Prine (October 10, 1946 – April 7, 2020). This podcast was originally released as Episode 80, Parts I and II, that now containes minor updates.
Episode 348: Transplanting music roots from the West Country of England to the "New Founde Lande"
Exploring the arrival in Newfoundland and Labrador in the early 1600’s of the first ballads and dance tunes from the west coast of England. Based on music from Jim Payne’s album “Shore to Shore” from the West Country of England to the New Found...
Episode 347: American Cousin Lukas Nelson – In His Own Right
Spotlight on “Canadian Cousin” Lukas Nelson, featuring insights into his career, his music and his relationship with his famous father.
Episode 346: Celebrating the Music of Newfoundland Singer-Songwriter Roy Payne
Celebrating the music of Roy (Absalom) Payne (born April 3, 1939) - a prolific country singer-songwriter from Trout River, Newfoundland, often called the province's "beloved outlaw". Renowned for his storytelling and r...
Episode 345 Music from Across Atlantic Canada
Features 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, Eddio Poirier, Dvid Myles, Sl...
Episode 344 Listener Highlights from 2025
Highlights from the most listened to Sounds Atlantic podcasts during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe.
Episode 343 Nothing but Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry
Interview with Thomm Jutz, one of North America’s finest songwriters, featuring a collaboration between this American singer-songwriter-producer and British folk singer, guitar player and producer Martin Simpson. Their collaboration centres upo...
Episode 342: Atlantic Canadian Women Write and Sing
Featuring an amazing selection of Atlantic Canadian women artists and musicians from the four Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including Sara McLauglin – originally from Nova ...
Episode 341: Merry Christmas from Atlantic Canada with special guest co-host Anita Best
Newfoundland-Labradorian trad. singer and radio host Anita Best co-hosts this special Christmas program with host Ron Moores, featuring selections of some of their favourite Christmas music from Atlantic Canada and beyond from Jim Payne and Fer...
Episode 340: Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Matthew Byrne Showcases “Stealing Time”
Interview with track by track coverage of all Matthew Byrne’s songs from his latest release “Stealing Time”.
Episode 339: Remembering Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Ron Hynes with Newfoundland Singer Songwriter Larry Foley (Photo: June Hiscock)
A retrospective on the career of the late Ron Hynes, “Man of a Thousand Songs”, featuring an interview with Newfoundland singer-songwriter-broadcaster and band leader Larry Foley…lots of music and insight.
Episode 338: Latest Releases from Atlantic Canada
Latest releases from Robert Thomas, Matthew Byrne, the Salt Beef Junkies, Kelly Loder, Sherman Downey, Mary Frances Leahy, John Henry, and Shane Pendergast.
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”.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
