Born in St. John's, Mark Hiscock was raised in the coastal community of Fort Amherst, where the sea shaped his life from an early age. Taught accordion by his father at just four years old, he grew into one of the province's finest button accordionists, celebrated for his warm voice and unmistakable style. As co-founder of Shanneyganock, Mark helped craft a beloved sound that blended Newfoundland and Irish influences, earning a devoted following at home and beyond.
In addition to touring and recording, he was a generous mentor and passionate community supporter, performing at countless events and charitable causes. A devoted husband, stepfather, and ship's captain, Mark balanced a life at sea with his love of music. He passed away in 2025 at the age of fifty-three, leaving behind a remarkable cultural legacy. Born in Corner Brook, Kelly Traverse grew up on Boone's Road - known locally as "The Hill" - in a close-knit, hard-working family.
Gifted in mathematics, she earned an accounting diploma from the College of the North Atlantic and went on to build a successful career in retail leadership. Her experience includes eighteen years with Walmart, time with the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation, and nine years as a district manager with Dollarama across the Avalon Peninsula. A proud mother to Daniel, a political science student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Kelly married musician Mark Hiscock in 2022.
Following his passing in 2025, she honoured his legacy by completing and publishing his first illustrated children's book.
In addition to touring and recording, he was a generous mentor and passionate community supporter, performing at countless events and charitable causes. A devoted husband, stepfather, and ship's captain, Mark balanced a life at sea with his love of music. He passed away in 2025 at the age of fifty-three, leaving behind a remarkable cultural legacy. Born in Corner Brook, Kelly Traverse grew up on Boone's Road - known locally as "The Hill" - in a close-knit, hard-working family.
Gifted in mathematics, she earned an accounting diploma from the College of the North Atlantic and went on to build a successful career in retail leadership. Her experience includes eighteen years with Walmart, time with the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation, and nine years as a district manager with Dollarama across the Avalon Peninsula. A proud mother to Daniel, a political science student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Kelly married musician Mark Hiscock in 2022.
Following his passing in 2025, she honoured his legacy by completing and publishing his first illustrated children's book.