Sounds Atlantic

By Ron Moores

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”, blu

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The podcast currently has 518 episodes available.

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October 24, 2025Episode 337 Natalie MacMaster I Have a Love Story
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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”.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
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Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
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1h 57min
October 10, 2025Episode 336: Preview of the 29th. annual International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 10 to 18, 2025).
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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 celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at over 40 venues with 150 artists, along with over 200 community events scheduled throughout Cape Breton.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
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Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
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1h 30min
October 03, 2025Episode 335: New Brunswick Singer-songwriter Robert Jones
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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 Arsenault), his deeply personal and universally relatable songs, combined with impeccable musical talent, make for an unforgettable and entertaining experience for audiences”.
His songs have been covered by the “The Dixie Chicks” and Bonnie Raitt and his music is firmly rooted in the Americana and Folk genres, often incorporating elements of bluegrass. Thomas's performances are a balance of humor, heart, and a genuine connection with his audience.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
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1h 27min
September 19, 2025Episode 334: Music from New Brunswick
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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.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
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1h 40min
September 05, 2025Episode 333: Remembering American Cousin James King
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“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 recent decades and his last album, 2013’s “Three Chords and the Truth”, received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. In September 2014, he was inducted into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
...more
1h 48min
August 22, 2025Episode 332: Encore - From the Newfoundland “Homebrew” Collection
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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.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
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58min
August 08, 2025Episode 331: Encore Music from across Atlantic Canada.
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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 Arseneault, Eddie Poirier, David Myles); and Nova Scotia (Slainte Mhath, and Ryan Roberts).
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
...more
1h 1min
July 25, 2025Episode 330: Highlights from this Year’s 49th.Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.
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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 Lonesome, The Mahers Bars, Daoiri Farrell, Linda Byrne, Elenaor Dawson, Karla Pilgrim, Beauxmont Patrick Moran and last but not least, The Irish Descendents.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
...more
2h 1min
July 18, 2025Episode 329: Encore Irish Newfoundland Favourites
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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 Rams, Simani, Patty Moran, Rasa, Darcy Broderick, Bob MacDonald, Mike Hanrahan, Roy Payne, The Celtic Connection, Jackie Sullivan, and more.
"FeedSpot" (www.feedspot.com) reports that:
“Sounds Atlantic” is a “Top Canadian Music Podcast!
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
...more
1h 51min
July 04, 2025Episode 328: Preview of the 49th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 11-13).
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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 Ryder and The Irish Descedents, including many other fabulous artists from near and as far away as Ireland.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
...more
1h 45min

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