Anthony (Rustico) Rissesco

Fiddle/Violin, Vocals Anthony is a versatile violin player and teacher, experienced in all styles of playing from classical violin to traditional fiddle and often plays with Merimac as a 5th member or when requested for various functions & events. He tours regularly with singer Lennie Gallant and is also a member of the Halifax band […]

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Andrew Tousnard

With over 3 decades of experience, Andrew Touesnard is a seasoned Celtic violinist whose career began at age six. Known for their enchanting performances, Andrew has been a staple at the Halifax waterfront and Farmers’ Market since 1995. Andrew’s diverse career includes roles in the movie Pit Pony, appearances on TV shows like Haven and […]

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Jamie Geddes

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jamie started his music career directly out of High School as a piano/rhythm guitar player with the cover band, Mother’s Cry. Jamie is one of the founding members of the early 2000’s modern rock band HUMAN, where he settled into his true love, the bass guitar. HUMAN’s debut album scored […]

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Ashford (Manly) Crawford

Piano, Keys, Hammond, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin When asked why he is not a front man, Ashford replied “I am the lipstick and rouge on a pretty face, I am not the pretty face; I am a sideman with lot’s of love”. Originally from Nine Mile River, now residing is Cow Bay,  Nova Scotia, Ashford is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist playing music […]

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