🎻 John Pellerin
Fiddle & Step Dance
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, John is a high-energy performer known for his powerful fiddle playing and step dancing. A lifelong musician, he toured internationally by his teens, sharing stages with Cape Breton legends like Natalie MacMaster and Ashley MacIsaac.
What sets John apart? His lightning bow and rhythmic feet bring down the house, whether he’s firing through reels or tapping out a story with every step.
🎹 Allan Dewar
Piano Accompaniment
With deep roots in both Halifax and Antigonish, Allan is the heartbeat behind the tunes. A master accompanist with an ear finely tuned to Cape Breton rhythm, his piano playing uplifts, grounds, and carries the melody like a dance partner.
He’s toured globally with the best in the business—Jerry Holland, Natalie MacMaster, and Troy MacGillivray, to name a few—and still brings that quiet fire to every ceilidh and at The Shoe.