Maxim and Gervais Cormier are a celebrated father-and-son guitar duo from Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. They are well-known in the East Coast music scene for their intricate arrangements of Cape Breton fiddle tunes played entirely on guitar, blending traditional Acadian and Scottish influences with classical and jazz techniques.

The Duo: Maxim and Gervais

Gervais Cormier: A veteran composer and multi-instrumentalist, Gervais has been a staple of the Cape Breton music scene for decades. He is a prolific songwriter, notably co-writing the Acadian hit "La Gang Arrive" by the group 1755, and has toured with legends like John Allan Cameron.

Maxim Cormier: Gervais’s son, Maxim is a "genre-defying" virtuoso known for his technical precision. He often performs classical music using a flat-pick on a steel-string guitar—an unconventional choice that has earned him high praise from critics. He is a multi-time Music Nova Scotia award winner and a dedicated educator.