Episode 329: Encore Irish Newfoundland Favourites

Send us a textSelections 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!https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPreview 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.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textFabulous 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 Russell from Newfoundland and Labrador.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPrince Edward Island’s Iconic Singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant showcases his brand new release “Shelter from the Storms”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including: Brett Matthews, Vishtèn Connexions, Les Hays Babies, Deantha Edmunds, Rum Ragged, Laura Roy, Quote the Raven, Old Man Leudecke, Kelly Loder and The Ennis Sisters.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPictou Nova Scotia’s multi-award winning singer-songwriter in conversation from his home to showcase his pending tour through Ontario; features selections of songs from his most recent albums including “Leather and Dust”, The Same Storm” and “Up Against the Sky”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textMusic from selected winners from this year’s “Music PEI” Awards and a special update on the music of PEI icon Lennie Gallant and his co-project with his partner Patricia Richard titled “Sirene et Matelot”.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textPreview and showcase of the 2025 East Coast Music Awards, featuring an interview with Executive Director Michelle Eagles and 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

Send us a textFeaturing music from a collection of women artists from across Atlantic Canada, including Sherry Ryan (NLL), Rose Cousins (PEI), Colleen Power (NLL) Amelia Curran (NLL), Catherine MacLellan PEI), Kelly Sloan (NS), Meaghan Smith (NS), Ruth Minnikin (NS), Christina Martin (NS), Norma MacDonald NS), Meaghan Blanchard (PEI), Jenn Grant (PEI), Rebecca Higgs (NS) and Julie Doiron (NB).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18

Send us a textTribute to a giant in Newfoundland-Labrador music; accordionist, humourist and band leader Frank Maher, including reviews, tributes, and interviews with Frank and the members of his band “The Mahers Bars” (Jean Hewson, Christina Smith and Rick West).https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18