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  • Episode 147: Celebrating the Career of Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jim Payne, Pt. 1

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    The newest recipient (August 1, 2021) of the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Arts Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award is singer/songwriter, dancer, actor, story teller and record producer Jim Payne.

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    🏆 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.
    •  
      • Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage. 

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    • 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 6 min
  • Episode 146: American Cousin The Queen of Bluegrass Music Rhonda Vincent.

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    Queen of bluegrass music Rhonda Vincent visits to showcase her brand new release “Music Is What I See”.

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    🏆 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. 

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    • 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 32 min
  • Episode 145: Pt. 2 Multi-Award Winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band Beòlach, Part 2.

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    Pt. 2 Multi-Award winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band (Fans Choice Entertainer of 2021, Instrumental Recording of the Year and Trad Folk Recording of the Year), “Beòlach” visit to showcase tracks from their recent award winning release “All Hands” as well as  tracks from their 2004 recording “ Variations” and their self-titled 1998 release “Beòlach”.

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    🏆 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
  • Episode 145: Multi-Award Winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band Beòlach, Part 1.

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    Multi-Award winning Cape Breton Nova Scotia Band (Fans Choice Entertainer of 2021, Instrumental Recording of the Year and Trad Folk Recording of the Year), “Beòlach” visit to showcase tracks from their recent award winning release “All Hands” as well as  tracks from their 2004 recording “ Variations” and their self-titled 1998 release “Beòlach”.

     

    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 8 min
  • Episode 144: Figgy Duff Silver Anniversary Reunion (Interview originally broadcast on CJHR 98.7 FM in August 2008).

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    Newfoundland-Labrador singer Pamela Morgan celebrates “Figgy Duff’s” Silver Reunion “Live” album (originally broadcast on CJHR FM in 2008).

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    🏆 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 31 min
  • Episode 143 Prince Edward Island Singer-Songwriter Shane Pendergast

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    Interview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcase his début and sophomore albums "Place to the Name" and "Second Wind".

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    🏆 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
  • Episode 142: Newfoundland trad band “Frank Maher and the Mars Bars"

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    Interview with Frank Maher showcasing the music of Newfoundland –Labrador trad band “The Mahers Bars” (originally broadcast October 14, 2007). 

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    🏆 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
  • Episode 141: Part II Newfoundlanders Colleen Power and Jim Payne Showcase New Music.

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    Part 1 features selected award winners from the recently completed East Coast Music Awards; Part 2 features an interview with Newfoundland – Labrador singer-songwriter Colleen Power who showcases her new release “Tales from Downtown West” and Jim Payne who showcases his latest song “When It’s All Over” and his  upcoming tour of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    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
  • Episode 141: Part 1 ECMA Award Winners; Part I Newfoundlanders Colleen Power and Jim Payne Showcase New Music.

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    Part 1 features selected award winners from the recently completed East Coast Music Awards; Part 2 features an interview with Newfoundland – Labrador singer-songwriter Colleen Power who showcases her new release “Tales from Downtown West” and Jim Payne who showcases his latest song “When It’s All Over” and his  upcoming tour of Newfoundland and Labrador.

    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...
    51 min
  • Episode 140: PEI Singer-songwriter Rachel Beck showcases her three time ECMA nominated album “Stronger Than You Know”.

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    Interview with PEI singer-songwriter Rachel Beck to showcase her three time ECMA nominated recording “Stronger Than You Know”. The album is currently celebrated as Music PEI’s “Album of the Year”. 

    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 11 min

About Sounds Atlantic

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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”,…

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