In Pictures / Mareel gig a family affair for Canadian musicians

28 May 2025 11:20

Three violinists perform on stage under colorful lighting, with a keyboard visible in the background.

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 woman in a black sequin outfit performs a dance on stage with purple lighting, a chair, and musical equipment in the background.

A spring in the step at Mareel. Photo: Marvin Smith

Four musicians perform on stage under colorful lights; three play violins, and one plays a guitar. Keyboard and equipment are visible in the background.

The family together on stage. Photo: Marvin Smith

A young man sits on a chair playing a red accordion under purple stage lights.

Michael Leahy. Photo: Marvin Smith

A woman in a red jacket plays the violin passionately on stage, accompanied by a guitarist and a keyboardist under purple stage lights.

Masterful playing from Natalie McMaster. Photo: Marvin Smith

Two musicians playing violins on stage under concert lighting, with the woman in front wearing a red patterned outfit.

Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy on Tuesday night. Photo: Marvin Smith

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