Episode 335: New Brunswick Singer-songwriter Robert Jones
Sounds Atlantic
Friday, October 3, 2025 - 1 hour 27 minutes
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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🏆 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...
