Best Folk Ballad Collection Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 322: Preview: 37th. East Coast Music Awards May 7-11, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador 1:36:23

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Send us a text Preview 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…

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Episode 321: Atlantic Voices - A Collection of Women Singer-Songwriters 57:20

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Send us a text Featuring 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 (…

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Episode 320: Tribute to Frank Maher: iconic Newfoundland & Labrador Accordionist 1:39:49

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Send us a text Tribute 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…

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Episode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favourites 1:13:44

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Send us a text Episode 319: Newfoundland Labrador Singer Larry Foley and 8 Track Favourites https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

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Episode 318: PEI Singer-songwriter Lawrence Maxwell Showcases Latest Release “Ballad of Miles” 1:31:20

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Send us a text Prince Edward Island’s award-winning country singer-songwriter Lawrence "Max" Maxwell showcases his latest release “Ballad of Miles”. “Max” joins Ron to chat about his music and career and sample eight songs from the album. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Lawrence "Max" Maxwell

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Episode 317: PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast Showcases New Release Winter Grace 1:19:38

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Send us a text Interview with PEI Singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast to showcases his brand new release “Winter Grace”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Shane Pendergast

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Episode 316: Legacy of an Iconic Singer-Songwriter – Towns Van Zandt 1:12:54

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Send us a text Retrospective on the legacy of Townes Van Zandt, one of America’s finest and most influential singer-songwriters. Interviews with various sources, appearances at numerous venues, accolades and tributes etc. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Townes Van Zandt

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Episode 315: Rum Ragged (Aaron Collis and Mark Manning) Showcase “Gone Jiggin’”. 1:39:06

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Send us a text “Rum Ragged” – Aaron Collis and Mark Manning Showcase their latest multi-award winning album “Gone Jiggin”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Aaron Collis and Mark Manning of "Rum Ragged"

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Episode 314: Listener Hilites from 2024 1:55:32

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Send us a text Highlights from the most listened to Sounds Atlantic podcasts during the past year as reported by listeners from around the globe. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with artists from all over Atlantic Canada.

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Bile Them Cabbage Down 1:18

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The Bold Fisherman 1:33

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Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies 1:39

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Dead Man’s Chest 3:05

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If You’ve Only Got a Moustache 3:22

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Mary Hamilton 4:19

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Red River Valley 2:34

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Smoking Spiritualized 1:39

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The Three Ravens 5:21

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Episode 313: Celebrating Christmas in Atlantic Canada 1:17:36

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Send us a text Christmas music from our Atlantic Provinces - Newfoundland and Labrador (The Irish Descendants, Simani, The Masterless Men, Dave Panting, Matthew Byrne, Ron Hynes and Dave Paddon), Prince Edward Island (Catherine MacLellan and Lennie Gallant), New Brunswick (David Myles, Ray Legere with Frank Doodie, Tomato/Tomato, and Nova Scotia (T…

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Episode 312: Remembering Ron Hynes with Paul Mills 2:12:10

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Send us a text Remembering Ron Hynes: December 7, 1950 – November 19, 2015. With special guest, former CBC Radio producer and co-founder of Borealis Records, Paul Mills who produced three of Ron’s finest albums: “Get Back Change”, “Ron Hynes” (self-titled) and “Stealing Genius”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

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Episode 311: Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne Showcase Wooden Boats 1:50:32

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Send us a text Spotlight on Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne’s new collaborative release “Wooden Boats”. The project both commemorates their role in the development of the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, and laments that people are losing sight of the need to acknowledge and celebrate the provinces seafaring industry. “Wooden Boats” also shares rich…

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Episode 310: Con O’Brien and the Irish Descendants Christmas Tour 1:58:10

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Send us a text Spotlight on Con O’Brien and the Irish Descendants annual Christmas tour through Atlantic Canada and Ontario – including music from their brand new box set, along with selections of Chrismas music from some of their other albums. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Con O'Brien from the Irish Descendants

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Episode 309: Music from Prince Edward Island 1:26:11

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Send us a text Spotlight on Prince Edward Island artists, including singer-songwriters and bands and instrumentalists featuring Vishtèn, Catherine MacLellan, Gene MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Ashley Condon, Irish Mythen, Tim Chaisson, Shane Pendergast and Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

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Episode 308: Selections from Atlantic Canadian Artists 1:29:21

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Send us a text Selections from Rum Ragged, Sherman Downey, The Once, and Kelly Loder from Newfoundland and Labrador, Shane Pendergast from Prince Edward Island, Ray Legere and Janet Crawford from New Brunswick and from Nova Scotia, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Joe Henry and Mary Frances Leahy. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

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Episode 307: Tribute to Americn Cousin Kris Kristofferson (June 22, 1936-Septemeber 28, 2024). 1:06:45

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Send us a text Tribute to an American “cousin” - iconic singer-songwriter-actor Kris Kristofferson (June 22, 1936-Septemeber 28, 2024 (88 yrs.) https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Kris Kristofferson

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Episode 306: Preview International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 11 to 19, 2024) with Artistic Director Dawn Beaton. 2:01:39

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Send us a text The 28th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A preview/showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 11 – 19, 2024. Artistic Director Dawn Beaton visits to preview this annual celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at over 30 venues with 150 artists…

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Episode 305: Newfoundland trio “The Once” Showcase “Out Here”. 1:33:46

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Send us a text Interview with The Once (Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale) to showcase their latest release “Out Here”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By The Once (Geraldine Hollett, Phil Chuchill and Andrew Dale)

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Episode 304: New Releases from Atlantic Canada 1:32:48

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Send us a text New Releases from Atlantic Canada from Ray Legere and Janet Crawford (NB), Hauler ( (Cape B, NS), Gunning and Cormier (NS), Mary Frances Leahy (Cape B, NS), Jimmy Rankin (NS), Joe Henry (NS), Sherman Downey (NLL), The Once (NLL), Kelly Loder (NLL) and Rum Ragged (NLL). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

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Episode 303: Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival 1:08:32

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Send us a text Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folkfestival – Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle “Live”, including a tribute to Canadian music industry professional Mary Martin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

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Episode 302: Highlights from the Recent Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival 1:55:15

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Send us a text Music highlights from the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11-13. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

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Episode 301: Encore The Ennis Sisters - interview with Maureen Ennis. 1:55:23

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Send us a text Encore The Ennis Sisters – Showcase of their release “Keeping Time”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Maureen Ennis

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Episode 300: Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 12-14) 1:24:35

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Send us a text Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring music from Nico Paolo, William Prince, Dave Paddon, Karla Pilgrim, Duane Andrews, Maria Cherwick, Richard Neville, de Temps Antan, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and the Ennis Sisters. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moo…

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Episode 299: Music from the PEI Small Halls Festival Closing Concert Fit for Kings 47:21

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Send us a text Selections of music from this year’s closing concert on the PEI Festival of Small Halls, held at the King’s Playhouse in Georgetown PEI. Featuring performances by Meaghan Blanchard of the Northern Lights Group, and Mary Francis and Michael Leahy, children of the Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy Family. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moo…

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Episode 298: New Songs from Recent Releases from Atlantic CanadaEpisode 1:12:00

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Send us a text New songs recently released from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including: Richard Neville, The Once, Sherman Downey, Kelly Loder, Aaron Collis, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Jessica Rhaye, the East Pointers and Tara MacLean. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with artists from all over Atlantic Canada.

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Episode 297: Music from Venues in Atlantic Canada 1:17:28

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Send us a text Featuring music from artists who have appeared at this year’s “ECMA’s” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard …

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Episode 296: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls 1:24:22

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Send us a text Preview of the PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls - 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 “Maukin” (formerly 3 members of Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, Dave Gun…

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Episode 295: Encore Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. 1:11:05

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Send us a text Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Craig Young

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Episode 294: Music and Stories from the recent ECMA’s Down East Style. 1:08:16

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Send us a text Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards held recently in Charlottetown PEI including “Songwriter’s Circle” co-chairs Damnhait Doyle and Rose Cousins, Neon Dreams, Kayo, Émilie Landry, Kellie Loder, Morgan Toney, the East Pointers, Mary Beth Carty, Richard Wood, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, and Rum Ra…

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Episode 293: Preview Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival 1:31:31

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Send us a text 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 (10 days - from M…

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Episode 292: Music from this year’s ECMA Winners 45:36

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Send us a text Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including “NeonDreams”, Charlie A’Court, The East Pointers, Jason Benoit, Tim Baker, Julie Aubé, Morgan Toney, “Flying Pooka”, The Bombadils, Jenn Grant, and the Deriva Harvey Band. Includes a tribute to Bruce Guthro. 2 https://www.facebook.com/…

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Episode 291: Music from LAST year’s ECMA Winners 1:10:34

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Send us a text Music from selected winners from LAST year’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortunate 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…

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Episode 290: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 1-5, Charlottetown, PEI). 1:39:10

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Send us a text Preview of the 2024 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.18By Ron Moores with ECMA Executive Director Blanche Israel

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Episode 289: Live! At the Newfoundland Museum St. Patricks Day 2001 1:18:48

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Send us a text In 2001, Dermot O’Reilly and Fergus O’Byrne (two founding members of the legendary band “Ryans’s Fancy”), along with Gerry Strong, well known flute and tin whistle player, and Colin Carrigan, one of the province’s finest fiddlers, recorded a live performance in the old Newfoundland Museum on Duckworth Street in St. John’s. It was bro…

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Episode 288: Remembering Canadian Cousin Colleen Peterson. 1:02:59

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Send us a text Remembering the career of a remarkably gifted singer-songwriter. Lakefield/Peterboro and Ottawa born and raised Colleen Peterson had a successful solo career and as a founding member of the outstanding Canadian quartette who called themselves simply “Quartette”. Music from Colleen and Qu artette and selections from an interview with …

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Episode 287: Conclusion of “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague. 1:03:25

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Send us a text Concluding episode of a two-part special “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” - Encore Episode 121: North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. Features music from Gerald Mitchell, Margaret Metcalfe, Harry Martin, Gregory Penashue, Dick Gardiner and S…

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Episode 286: Spotlight on Shirley Montague – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague. 1:02:10

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Send us a text North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Shirley Montague

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