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In Pictures / Mareel gig a family affair for Canadian musicians

Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy are playing two headline gigs at Mareel with their family. Photo: Marvin Smith

THERE was something of a fiddle frenzy in Mareel last night (Tuesday) as multi-award winning musicians Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy performed the first of two gigs at the Lerwick venue.

The couple were joined by their two eldest children, Mary Frances and Michael Leahy, with local support coming from young local fiddler Kristie Williamson.

Thanks to Marvin Smith for the photos of the headline act, who are set to perform again at Mareel tonight (Wednesday).

A spring in the step at Mareel. Photo: Marvin Smith
The family together on stage. Photo: Marvin Smith
Michael Leahy. Photo: Marvin Smith
Masterful playing from Natalie McMaster. Photo: Marvin Smith
Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy on Tuesday night. Photo: Marvin Smith

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