2023 Events at a Glance
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Sussex Avenue Fiddlers Practice
Each Wednesday evening at 7pm.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge St - Riverview NB
Visitors are welcome to attend. If you're a fiddler, come see what we're about and join the group.
*Masks recommended but not required*
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Fiddle Tune Fridays
Visit us on Facebook each Friday where we repost fiddle tune videos.
www.facebook.com/IvanVivianDownHomeFiddle
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Jan 4 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Jan 11 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Jan 18 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Jan 20 - 7pm
Emma Place (apartment complex)
Music with Ivan, Vivian and Sussex Avenue Fiddlers
1321 Mountain Rd, Moncton
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Jan 25 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Jan 30 - 7pm
Fiddle Night - with lots of great music and fun.
Golden Age Club - St. Antoine NB
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Feb 1 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Feb 5 - 4-7pm
Music at the Old Triangle
Many musicians on hand.
Old Triangle - Main St., Moncton NB
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Feb 8 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Feb 11 - 1:30pm
Fiddle Doo (*no potluck)
Hosted by Ivan and Vivian Hicks
Admission by donation
All are welcome to play or come listen.
Salisbury Lions Hall - Salisbury NB
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Feb 15 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Feb 22 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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April 5 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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April 12 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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April 15 - 2pm
New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame
Grand Opening Event of their new location.
View the inductee frames and new multimedia displays.
Inside the Fredericton Inn complex - 1315 Regent St., Fredericton NB
More info on this event to come.
Contact: 506-386-2996 or ivan@ivanhicks.com
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April 19 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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April 22 - 10am to 5pm CANCELLED
Maritime Fiddlers Association Spring Workshop and Concert
Ecole Acadienne de Truro
50 Aberdeen St, Truro NS
Workshop: $40 (lunch not included) - fiddle, piano, guitar & jam
Concert: $12 - featuring Kim & Skip Holmes, Ivan & Vivian and more...
Contact Kerry: 1-587-991-5916 John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
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April 24 - 7pm
Fiddle Night - with lots of great music and fun.
Golden Age Club - St. Antoine NB
April 26 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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April 30 - 2pm
Jamboree Fundraiser for Immaculate Heart of Mary
Dan Bohan Centre
5 Fatima Dr, Riverview NB
Tickets $15
May 3 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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May 7 - 1pm
Fiddle Jam with Ivan and Vivian as special guests.
Lots of fiddling and dancing with various leaders.
Admission by donation
Proceeds of this event goes to the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship being held Truro on Aug 25-26, 2023. First time this event has been held in Nova Scotia!
Truro Legion - 42 Brunswick St., Truro NS
For info email Kimberly Holmes: fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca
902-758-1271 pr 902-221-4328
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May 10 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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May 16 - 7pm
JJ Gospel Fest 2023.
Mountain View United Church
Moncton NB
Tickets $10 at the door.
Proceeds to Nursing Education Moncton Hospital
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May 17 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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May 20 - 1:30pm
National Fiddling Day Jam
Golden Age Club
11 Rue Age d'Or, St. Antoine NB
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May 24 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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May 31 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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June 7 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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June 14 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
FINAL PRACTICE OF THE SEASON
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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June 17 - 1pm
Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival
Concert with Ivan and Vivian and Sussex Ave Fiddlers
Hal Betts Sportsplext
Assomption Blvd, Moncton NB
Tickets $10 for full day of activities
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Aug 3 - 7pm
Miramichi Folksong Festival
with Ivan & Vivian and many other guests.
www.miramichifolksongfestival.com
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Aug 8 - 7pm
Outdoor Concert
Victoria Park Concert Series
Moncton NB
with Ivan & Vivian and Sussex Ave Fiddlers
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Aug 17-20 - various times
Levee on the Lake
An amazing festival with dances, bbq, concerts, workshops and a main concert along the water with a paddle/boat up audience.
Sackville NB
For info contact Stacey Read 506-224-0411 or Shelley Chase 709-691-4751
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Aug 20 - 2pm
Cemetery Service - Ivan and Vivian provide music
St. John's Anglican Church - 562 Highfield Rd., Queens Co NB E4C 1L8
Contact Trinity office 506-433-3444 to have loved one from Highfield or Goshen area remembered.
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​Aug 25-26 - Various times
Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship
The most prestigious fiddling championship in Canada. Top fiddlers from across the country will compete. There will also be concerts & dances with special guests.
Cobequid Educational Centre Theatre - 34 Lorne St, Truro NS
For info contact Kimberley Holmes: 902-758-1271 or 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca
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​Sept 6 - 7pm
New season for Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practices.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church - 28 Woolridge St., Riverview NB
Visitors are welcome. Practices take place each Wednesday.
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Sept 13 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Sept 20 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Sept 23 - 10am
Brunch Entertainment
Riverview Harvest Festival
Homestead Restaurant, Riverview NB
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Sept 24 - 1pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers in Concert
Many activities in the park!
Riverview Harvest Festival
Caseley Park, Riverview NB
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Sept 27 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Sept 30 - 7pm
Kitchen Party Concert
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
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Oct 1 - 2pm
House Concert Featuring - Janet McGarry & Serge Bernard.
Hicks Residence - 1631 Route 112, Upper Coverdale NB
$25 and only 50 tickets available. MUST RESERVE AHEAD.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996 or ivan@ivanhicks.com
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Oct 4 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Oct 11 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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​​Oct 14
New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame 40th Anniversary
Banquet, Induction Ceremonies and Gala Concert
Late Night Jam and Sunday Morning Church Service (Oct 15th)
Fredericton Inn - Fredericton NB
Contact: 506-386-2996
See the Hall of Fame site for full details: www.nbcmhf.com
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Oct 18 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Oct 22 - 2pm
Island Island Jubliee Concert
A wonderful show of classic country .
Motorcoach Day trip available
www.islandjubliee.com
Florence Simmons Hall
Charlottetown PEI
Oct 25 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Nov 1 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Nov 8 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Nov 15 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Nov 22 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Nov 29 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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Dec 6 - 7pm
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers practice.
FINAL PRACTICE OF THE YEAR
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall
28 Woolridge St, Riverview NB
All are welcome.
Contact Ivan/Vivian: 506-386-2996
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AN IMPORTANT REMINDER
Christmas bus tours to Ivan and Vivian's home that include a tour of home and kitchen party concert are already being booked for November & December. Check with your local tour providers for information or to request tours.
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Keep tuning in for more!
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