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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 Scotia, Amelia Curran from Newfoundland and Labrador, Julie Doiron from New Brunswick and Catherine MacLellan from Prince Edward Island…and thirteen more lovely voices!

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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.
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  • 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...

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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 Fergus  O’Byrne, Jim Fiddler, Lennie Gallant, Catherine McLellan, Matthew Byrne, Anita Best and Pamela Morgan, David Myles, Kate Rusby, Bruce Cockburn, J.P. Cormier, The Barra MacNeils, Sinfonye, Steve Earle, Wonderful Grand Band, Nowell Sing We Clear, Alan Byrne, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Rum Ragged and Ron Hynes.

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. 
• 
  

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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...

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Interview with track by track coverage of all Matthew Byrne’s songs from his latest release “Stealing Time”.
 

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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. 

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...

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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.

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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. 

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...

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Latest releases from Robert Thomas, Matthew Byrne, the Salt Beef Junkies, Kelly Loder, Sherman Downey, Mary Frances Leahy, John Henry,  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. 

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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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.

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...