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Captain J.J. Chaisson

Prince Edward Island’s J.J. Chaisson is without any doubt a talented multi-instrumental musician. He has collaborated on award winning recordings, acted as front man for a Celtic rock band, and toured widely as a solo artist. It is not possible to put into words what this young man does with his fiddle and guitar.

Born into the well known and respected Chaisson family helped to immerse J. J. in the world of traditional music from an early age. He began gracing halls and stages across the Island when he was barely able to touch the floor while sitting in a chair; word spread quickly about this young prodigy.

When he was just 14 years old he released his first CD. “In the Genes” was a tribute to his two grandfathers. The CD was heralded as a treasure and astonished fiddlers far and wide with the professional ability of this young man. This lead to invitations to travel, to teach at The Ceilidh Road School on Cape Breton Island and at the world renowned Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp in Colorado. He was also invited to be the youngest player featured on Rounder Records CD “The Fiddlers of Prince Edward Island.”

While still in high school, J. J. and his cousins formed the Celtic Rock band known as “Kindle”. This group was recognized with a nomination as Best New Group at the 2000 ECMA’S and a nationally televised performance at the awards show. The group traveled widely throughout Canada and into the USA. J. J. served as front man on fiddle and as a vocalist and he continued to astound audiences wherever he performed.

In 2002 his second CD was released and entitled “Class Act”. This CD again showed his enormous talent on fiddle and introduced his listening audiences to his skill as a guitarist. J. J. continued to travel widely and audiences continued to want more and more of this delightful performer. His personality is equally as powerful as his playing and he reaches out to young and old alike with smiles and endless jokes and stories.

JJ ChaissonJ. J. is now married to the love of his life Julie MacDonald Chaisson . He is captain of a lobster boat aptly named “Chaisson a Dream” and he loves his time at sea. He fishes the cold Atlantic from May 1st until June 30th each spring for lobsters now entering his 11th season as Captain.  Before being captain, he worked as a helper for 4 years. He has knowledge and experience in other fisheries such as snow crab, Jonah crab, mackerel, and herring.  When the fishing season ends, the music season begins. He plays at locations across Prince Edward Island throughout the summer and travels off Island whenever the opportunity arises.

In 2007 his daughter was born and her birth was inspiration for the title of his latest CD.  “The Gift” was launched in 2008 at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival. It features many of J. J.’s original tunes and of course has one of the most touching tributes ever written. The rousing “Ella Rose’s Reel” in honor of his daughter is a great way to start things off and the tribute to Captain Charlie Campbell entitled “Seas the Moment” is beyond words. This latest CD offers yet another look at the many facets of talent this young man holds and is an Instrumentalist of the Year award winning recording at the PEI Music Awards.

J.J. has traveled widely across Canada, into the USA and Denmark where he WOW’s crowds with his amazing talent on the fiddle and guitar.  His latest accomplishment was being asked to perform at the Guitar Summit for Celtic Colors 2014 in Cape Breton. This was a huge honor for him.  He  played alongside J.P. Cormier, Tony McManus, Dave MacIsaac, Scott MacMillian,  and Quinn Bachand.  A group of accomplished and well known guitarists.  He  received a stand ovation for his performance.  He, along with his brother Koady, and cousins Darla MacPhee and Brent Chaisson were chosen to have a set from their Celtic Colors performance in Inverness, NS included on the 2014 Celtic Colors Live CD.  Another thrill for J.J. has been playing guitar in Natalie MacMaster’s band on numerous occasions.

So, imagine if you can, the experience of sailing on his boat “Chaisson a Dream” and listening to this master play as you sail the seas off the coast of beautiful Prince Edward Island!  J.J. is not only a master on fiddle and guitar, he is also a man that loves to share stories, jokes and laughs. He will have you smiling from the moment you step on the boat. You will leave with memories that will last for a lifetime!

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Happy birthday to JJ today. Yes, we were born a d Happy birthday to JJ today. 
Yes, we were born a day apart!
This picture sums it up... 
he’s a little wild and crazy and I try to reel him in! 😂 
Sure wish we were on a beach somewhere today. 
Love you like crazy JJ. ❤️
Have a best day! 🎂

#birthdayboy #celebrate #fiddlingfisherman #lastyearinmy30s
Happy birthday to Julie today!! 🎂 Love JJ and Happy birthday to Julie today!! 🎂 
Love JJ and the kiddos xoxo 

#birthdaygirl #birthdaycake #celebrate #lastyearinthe30s
Evening parties are the best. 🌅 The wind dies Evening parties are the best. 🌅 
The wind dies out, the sun sets, relaxing with family and friends, good tunes, dancing...can’t beat these summer nights!

#booknow #bringthefamily #summer2021 #fiddlingfisherman #lifeisbetterwithmusic #pei #canada #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #summernights #privateboatcharters #privateboat #goodtimes
Thanks for all the new followers lately. Maybe it Thanks for all the new followers lately. 
Maybe it’s time to introduce “The Fiddling Fisherman”. 
Most people think JJ Chaisson is the Fiddling Fisherman. Well he is...but we are a team. We are a husband and wife team running a small business called “The Fiddling Fisherman”.
We have created authentic experiences that are unique and genuine. We love what we do and our guests can feel it. 
 JJ is the entertainer, talker, fisher and takes care of everything related to the boat and fishing. I take care of the prepping and organizing. Bookings, emails, marketing, phone calls and planning for the experiences. We each do what we are good at. We always bounce ideas off each other. I usually have a million ideas and can’t make a decision. JJ hears my ideas and makes a decision. It all just works! 
We are so thankful for our small business. We truly do what we love and it never feels like work. 
We are hopeful that travel becomes safe again and we can come together. We can’t wait to see you!
Check out www.fiddlingfisherman.com for all our experience details. 

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Stress less and enjoy the moment! We see this on Stress less and enjoy the moment!

We see this on every single experience. People are relaxed! 😌  We all need this. 

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One of our goals this year was to put more time an One of our goals this year was to put more time and attention into our social media. All your views, likes, shares really does help a small business. Your likes, comments, tags, reposts, shares only take a second of your time and are free to do...but makes a big impact on sharing our brand. So THANK YOU!! 💙
 

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Special pricing!!! Bring the Family is an offer to Special pricing!!! Bring the Family is an offer to our groups that book 10 or more people. See today’s story or my highlights for all the details!!

#booknow #activateourisland #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #golfpei #makingmemories #fiddlingfisherman #lifeisbetterwithmusic #bringthefamily #grouprates #specialprice #summer2021 #peilobster #fiddlemusic #funtimes
Yes, you are seeing correctly!! Our guests are eat Yes, you are seeing correctly!! Our guests are eating their lobsters in the water! 😆
A private Fiddling Fisherman Lobster Lovers experience...jump in the water...why not?!
 
You know the saying... “Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake.”
Well add “Jump in the water, eat the lobster!” 😁

You only live once!  Do you have a memory where you had a YOLO moment? Share in the comments! We won’t judge you! 💃🏼 🤩

#yolo #youcandoittoo #lifeisshort  #makememories #summermemories #jumpinthewater #eatlobster #lobsterpei #tourismpei #lobsterlovers #fiddlingfisherman
This past week of Spring weather has us excited th This past week of Spring weather has us excited that lobster season on PEI is almost here! 
Brady loves picking traps and helping on the boat. 
Soon...Brady...soon!
We’ll be serving up these lobsters this summer for our Lobster Lovers experience. Taking bookings now!

#weareopening 
#cantwait #peilobster #lobsterseason #pei #fiddlingfisherman #authenticexperiences #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #lobsterlovers
Yes!!! 🙌🏼 #atlanticbubble #letustravel #tou Yes!!! 🙌🏼 
#atlanticbubble #letustravel #tourismpei #pointeastcoastaldrive #fiddlingfisherman #packyourbags 😁
☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘️ How are you ☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘️
How are you spending this day?  Need some music?? Have a house party with your bubble and get tickets for our friends virtual show tonight at 7 pm (Eastern Time). For tickets click on the link. https://homeplay.live/event?uuid=6894c0bc-5fd2-471c-93fb-5bef0007e5b1
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Our youngest had a great season playing U9AA. His Our youngest had a great season playing U9AA. His last game with his team is today. 
Sad the season is over but so grateful our kids were able to play hockey through this pandemic. 

#hockey #kingscountykings #hockeyfamily
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Fiddling Fisherman Spoons!

Here they are... Fiddling Fisherman SPOONS! Made by J.J. from lobster trap posts in a stained or natural finish! Available now for $20 plus shipping (if needed). Great authentic gift for the music lover! These spoons will be a part of the Jigs & Reels experience this summer onboard the Chaisson A Dream!

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Life is better with music!

Join us for a fishing boat ceilidh surrounded by the sea, red cliffs, step dancing, set dancing, yummy eats, and the best music you will ever hear. Get to know PEI music and fishing culture and see why this is more than something we love, it’s who we are. And now you get to experience it up close and personal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkDL7xggfe4&t=3s

Chaisson A Dream

Souris Marina
120 Breakwater Street
Souris, PE C0A 2B0
(902) 969-6499
(902) 969-2942

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Happy birthday to JJ today. Yes, we were born a d Happy birthday to JJ today. 
Yes, we were born a day apart!
This picture sums it up... 
he’s a little wild and crazy and I try to reel him in! 😂 
Sure wish we were on a beach somewhere today. 
Love you like crazy JJ. ❤️
Have a best day! 🎂

#birthdayboy #celebrate #fiddlingfisherman #lastyearinmy30s
Happy birthday to Julie today!! 🎂 Love JJ and Happy birthday to Julie today!! 🎂 
Love JJ and the kiddos xoxo 

#birthdaygirl #birthdaycake #celebrate #lastyearinthe30s
Evening parties are the best. 🌅 The wind dies Evening parties are the best. 🌅 
The wind dies out, the sun sets, relaxing with family and friends, good tunes, dancing...can’t beat these summer nights!

#booknow #bringthefamily #summer2021 #fiddlingfisherman #lifeisbetterwithmusic #pei #canada #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #summernights #privateboatcharters #privateboat #goodtimes
Thanks for all the new followers lately. Maybe it Thanks for all the new followers lately. 
Maybe it’s time to introduce “The Fiddling Fisherman”. 
Most people think JJ Chaisson is the Fiddling Fisherman. Well he is...but we are a team. We are a husband and wife team running a small business called “The Fiddling Fisherman”.
We have created authentic experiences that are unique and genuine. We love what we do and our guests can feel it. 
 JJ is the entertainer, talker, fisher and takes care of everything related to the boat and fishing. I take care of the prepping and organizing. Bookings, emails, marketing, phone calls and planning for the experiences. We each do what we are good at. We always bounce ideas off each other. I usually have a million ideas and can’t make a decision. JJ hears my ideas and makes a decision. It all just works! 
We are so thankful for our small business. We truly do what we love and it never feels like work. 
We are hopeful that travel becomes safe again and we can come together. We can’t wait to see you!
Check out www.fiddlingfisherman.com for all our experience details. 

#grateful #smallbusiness #authenticexperience #lobster_pei #fiddle #lifeisbetterwithmusic #dowhatyoulove #husbandandwife #wereateam #fiddlingfisherman #pei #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #activateourisland #lovelocalpei #booknow #bringthefamily
Stress less and enjoy the moment! We see this on Stress less and enjoy the moment!

We see this on every single experience. People are relaxed! 😌  We all need this. 

Book now @ 
www.fiddlingfisherman.com 

#stressless #takeaselfie #booknow #fiddlingfisherman #lifeisbetterwithmusic #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #activatepei #pei #golfpei 
#authenticpeiexperience #authenticexperience
#fiddle #familyadventure
#lobster #lighthouse 
#summervibes #heatheroggphotography
One of our goals this year was to put more time an One of our goals this year was to put more time and attention into our social media. All your views, likes, shares really does help a small business. Your likes, comments, tags, reposts, shares only take a second of your time and are free to do...but makes a big impact on sharing our brand. So THANK YOU!! 💙
 

#likesharecommentfollow💕❤️❤️❤️ #fiddlingfisherman #helpasmallbusinessgrow #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #activateourisland #thankyou #pleasesharethis #lovelocalpei
Special pricing!!! Bring the Family is an offer to Special pricing!!! Bring the Family is an offer to our groups that book 10 or more people. See today’s story or my highlights for all the details!!

#booknow #activateourisland #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #golfpei #makingmemories #fiddlingfisherman #lifeisbetterwithmusic #bringthefamily #grouprates #specialprice #summer2021 #peilobster #fiddlemusic #funtimes
Yes, you are seeing correctly!! Our guests are eat Yes, you are seeing correctly!! Our guests are eating their lobsters in the water! 😆
A private Fiddling Fisherman Lobster Lovers experience...jump in the water...why not?!
 
You know the saying... “Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake.”
Well add “Jump in the water, eat the lobster!” 😁

You only live once!  Do you have a memory where you had a YOLO moment? Share in the comments! We won’t judge you! 💃🏼 🤩

#yolo #youcandoittoo #lifeisshort  #makememories #summermemories #jumpinthewater #eatlobster #lobsterpei #tourismpei #lobsterlovers #fiddlingfisherman
This past week of Spring weather has us excited th This past week of Spring weather has us excited that lobster season on PEI is almost here! 
Brady loves picking traps and helping on the boat. 
Soon...Brady...soon!
We’ll be serving up these lobsters this summer for our Lobster Lovers experience. Taking bookings now!

#weareopening 
#cantwait #peilobster #lobsterseason #pei #fiddlingfisherman #authenticexperiences #tourismpei #pointseastcoastaldrive #lobsterlovers
Yes!!! 🙌🏼 #atlanticbubble #letustravel #tou Yes!!! 🙌🏼 
#atlanticbubble #letustravel #tourismpei #pointeastcoastaldrive #fiddlingfisherman #packyourbags 😁
☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘️ How are you ☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘️
How are you spending this day?  Need some music?? Have a house party with your bubble and get tickets for our friends virtual show tonight at 7 pm (Eastern Time). For tickets click on the link. https://homeplay.live/event?uuid=6894c0bc-5fd2-471c-93fb-5bef0007e5b1
#sharethispost ☘️
#irish #saintpatricksday #celticmusic #march17 #lifeisbetterwithmusic #celebratewithyourbubble #nataliemacmaster #donnellleahy
Our youngest had a great season playing U9AA. His Our youngest had a great season playing U9AA. His last game with his team is today. 
Sad the season is over but so grateful our kids were able to play hockey through this pandemic. 

#hockey #kingscountykings #hockeyfamily
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