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Since marrying in 2002, two of Canada’s brightest stars have been captivating audiences all over North America with their exceptional musical skills and obvious joy at playing the fiddle together. MacMaster is an Order of Canada recipient with 11 albums that have won two JUNO Awards, 11 East Coast Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. Leahy is the former music leader of the internationally acclaimed family group Leahy and is widely recognized as one of the best fiddlers in the world renowned for his high-energy playing style. Once again, Vemronters will have an opportunity to experience a remarkable performance that embodies everything that has shaped Natalie and Donnell’s character and musical careers.Being part of musical families, Natalie and Donnell were born into their musical careers. Hailing from Cape Breton Island, Natalie received her first fiddle at the age of nine, launching a career that has lasted for over 30 years. Her first recording was released when she was only 16 and she has never looked back. Natalie has received numerous awards in the US and Canada, recognizing her dedication, musical talent, and importance to Cape Breton’s fiddling tradition and international identity. Natalie’s performances leave her audiences craving more as she mystifies them through stylistic diversity without losing the traditional Cape Breton flair. Her stage presence, the elegance with the bow, the intricate technique with the fiddle, and the embrace of the Cape Breton tradition that wows her admirers at countless shows every year.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
6 North Main Street, City Hall Building, Barre, VT, United States, Vermont 05641
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