When Natalie MacMaster walks on stage, anything can happen.
As she and husband Donnell Leahy neared the end of their TED Conference segment a few years back, the chirpy host announced a delay.
“We have ten more minutes,” he reported, almost giddy with excitement.
MacMaster, momentarily flustered, flashed a nervous smile and responded with a phrase that fans [...]
Archive for May 21st, 2009
Natalie MacMaster @ Claremont Opera House 28 May 09
May 21, 2009Local Rhythms – What Rock and Roll Lifestyle?
May 21, 2009Whenever my small contribution to the local scene receives a compliment, I’m quick to defer to a more worthy subject.
Dedicated musicians make this column possible.
It’s a constant source of amazement what they’re forced to endure. Nonchalant diners talk through sets, soused patrons insist on Skynyrd covers and pay to play schemes turn their rock and [...]