Episode 86: Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne – coping with Covid, Part 1

Send us Fan MailSinger-songwriter and record label owner Jim Payne and his partner, performer Fergus O’Byrne (Ryan’s Fancy) discuss the impact of the Covid-19 virus on musicians in Newfoundland and Labrador and introduce brand new music they’ve been making, along with new releases from other artists across the province (Shanneyganock, Sherman Downey, Colleen Power).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-...