Bill and John Pellerin are brothers who were born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Bill started dancing at six years of age and John at four. They were instructed by Margaret Dunn, the late Rev. Angus MacDonnell, Ellen MacPherson and Gary (MacPherson) Fiddler. John began playing fiddle at the age of ten under the direction of Stan Chapman. Bill and John acquired a great wealth of music through family. Their father Kenneth is a fiddle player who has played for dances for years in the Antigonish area. Their roots go deep in Cape Breton tradition as well. Their grandmother on their mother's side is a Beaton from the Mabou Coal Mines. Dancing and fiddling has brought both Bill and John throughout Canada, USA and Ireland. Both have had the opportunity to demonstrate fiddle and dance alongside Buddy MacMaster, Winnie Chafe, the late John Morris Rankin, Natalie MacMaster, and Ashley MacIsaac, among others.
Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College – Great Hall of the Clans
Join us for an evening filled with great tunes, songs, stepdancing, and the spirit of old-time Cape Breton traditions. Featuring a stellar lineup of musicians,…
June 26, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm