Episode 257: Remembering American Cousin and father of bluegrass music Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996).

Send us Fan MailTribute to “American cousin”, the “father of bluegrass music”, Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996):  The Essential Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys…the Columbia Recording Sessions that created the classic Blue Grass Boys.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18https://podcast.ronmoores.com/🏆 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. podcast.ronmoores.comComparison with Other Music Podcast FormatsVersus 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. Tone: Less conversational or debate-driven, and more archival and celebratory, preserving East Coast oral and musical heritage. podcast.ronmoores.comVersus Deep-Dive / Single-Song Podcasts (Song Exploder, Dissect): Focus: Deep-dive shows disassemble a single track's production over 20–30 minutes...