Episode 148 Part 1: Encore “Remembering The Ray Walsh Family Band”.

Send us Fan MailEncore the Ray Walsh Family Band. Originally released as Episode 65: Remembering the Ray Walsh Family Band…remembering one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most popular accordionists and traditional bands. Features selections from the Ray Walsh family treasure chest of traditional Newfoundland and Labrador music and an interview with the late Ray Walsh (first broadcast on “Sounds Atlantic” at CJHR 98.7 FM in December, 2009. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic PodcastNational 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.   ...