Allan Dionne grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and began his musical studies there. Once in Vancouver he obtained a music diploma from Capilano College and a Bachelor of Music degree in orchestral percussion from the University of British Columbia. Allan has toured worldwide as the drummer for the internationally acclaimed Celtic-funk band “Mad Pudding”, and he currently plays with the Shona LeMottée Band. He is also on faculty at the Shadbolt Center for the Arts where he teaches percussion.