Ivan & Vivian Hicks

2010—Performing Arts

Ivan & Vivian Hicks

Ivan Hicks learned fiddling from his father, Curtis, when he was six years old. His love of the instrument grew steadily through his boyhood, as did his passion for sharing it with others. In 1970 he married Vivian, who became his piano accompanist. “Ivan and Viv” quickly won the hearts of fiddle music fans.

Their fame spread with the bands, “Marshwinds”, “Maritime Express” and “The Sussex Avenue Fiddlers”. Popular concert tours, appearances with legendary fiddlers like Chubby Wise and Ned Landry, dozens of original compositions, and more than 18 recordings all attest to the regard in which they are held.

Honours have followed. Both belong to the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame. Ivan is also an inductee to the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame, a two-time Maritime Old-Time Fiddling Champion and a finalist in national competition. For their outstanding contribution to the Canadian music scene, Ivan and Vivian have earned the respect and affection of fans across the country.