Episode 217: The Appalachian Road Show, Part I.

Send us Fan Mail(Part I) Interview with Grammy winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve showcasing the “Appalachian Road Show’s latest project “Jubilation”. The band’s “mission” is to “illuminate the history, challenges, and rewards of life in Appalachia and celebrate the spirit of the Appalachian people who call it home.” (Ed. Note: one of the longest mountain ranges on earth, the Appalachians stretch from the state of Alabama in the southern U.S., north through the eastern seaboard, and the eastern provinces of Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador). “Appalachian Road Show” are: Grammy award winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve along with veterans Barry Abernathy (Mountain Heart), Daryl Webb (Rhonda Vincent, Dailey and Vincent and Michael Cleveland), Todd Phillips (many classic bluegrass bands) and emerging young guitar wizard Zeb Snyder. 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".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.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.   🏆 Current Rankings & RecognitionNational Standing: As of early 2026, it is ranked among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.   Genre Specifics: It was recently rated #2 on Feedspot’s list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts".Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it was recently rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-...