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- Episode 243: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls June 10 to 18.
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Preview of 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 J.P. Comier, Morgan Toney, Cassie and Maggie, Eddy Quinn, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhyhm Boys, Cynthia MacLeod and Shane Pendergast.
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https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
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Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 22 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 242: Music from the recent ECMA Winners in Halifax Nova Scotia.
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Music from selected winners of this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortuneate 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
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 12 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 241: Preview Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival
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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 (May 18-28, 2023).
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 23 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 240: Remembering Gordon Lightfoot.
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Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot: features selections from his catalogue and covers recorded by some of bluegrass music’s outstanding artists including the Country Gentlemen, Tony Rice, J.D. Crowe, Alison Krauss, Claire Lynch and Special Consensus.
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 1 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 239: Music from last year’s (2022) ECMA Winners.
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Description: Music from selected winners of last year’s East Coast Music Awards in Fredericton New Brunswick, including tracks from Justin Fancy, Hillsburn, Campbell & Johnston, Quote the Raven, Scott McKay, The Gilberts, Morgan Toney, Chloé Breault, Andy Creegan, Paragon Cause, Adam Young, Andrew Waite, Breagh Isabel, Dylan Menzie, Gordie MacKeeman and Rube and Rake.
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 13 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 238: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 3-7, Halifax, Nova Scotia).
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Preview of the 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
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 37 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 237: Music from Atlantic Appalachia: Iconic Cape Breton Fiddler Winston Scotty Fitzgerald.
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Music from Atlantic Appalachia: Iconic Cape Breton Fiddler Winston Scotty Fitzgerald.
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
59 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 236: Remembering Music Icon Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Remembering “The Killer”, music icon Jerry Lee Lewis: September 29, 1935 - October 28, 2022. Tribute to a man who influenced thousands of rhythm and blues, rock ‘n roll and country music artists in North America and abroad, including Elton John, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 7 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episode 235: Bluegrass Music in Celebration of Easter Sunday.
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Featuring bluegrass music from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including Janet Mc Garry, Lennie Gallant, The Bluegrass Diamonds, Ray Legere, J.P.Cormier, Ann Murray, The Spinney Brothers, and Crooked Stovepipe.
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
1 hr 9 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Episoce 234: Encore Episode 69 - Part 2 Wave over wave of continuous music from Atlantic Canada.
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Selections of music from each province in Atlantic Canada; fiddle and folk, country and bluegrass and singer-songwriters too.
https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18
https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 September 5, 2026 - How "Sounds Atlantic" compares...
Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ron Moores, Sounds Atlantic holds a distinct niche compared to mainstream, broad-focus music podcasts. While mainstream shows prioritize chart-toppers and high-production pop culture commentary, Sounds Atlantic functions primarily as a specialized regional archive and curation show for East Coast Canadian roots, folk, acoustic, and Americana music.
podcast.ronmoores.com
Comparison with Other Music Podcast Formats
- Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
- Focus: Broad pop-culture podcasts analyze major commercial releases and mainstream trends. Sounds Atlantic zeroes in on regional roots, folk traditions, bluegrass, and songcraft from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
-
- Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage.
podcast.ronmoores.com
- Versus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect):
- Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...
48 min - Versus Mainstream Music Commentary (Sound Opinions, Pop Cast):
About Sounds Atlantic
From the publisher's feed
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!"
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!"
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