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We braved the Seattle traffic and brisk temperatures and were rewarded with a wonderful performance by Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster. We arrived in time for a leisurely beef stew dinner at Puck’s cafe just outside the concert hall and a little Bailey’s on the rocks to boot. We’ve seen Ms. MacMaster before and she was terrific as always. Her energy (including some impressive dancing) was all the more remarkable given that she’s due to give birth to her third child in February. In addition, the accompanying band was also superb, especially piano player Mac Morin and the extraordinary fourteen year old cellist, Nathaniel Smith. I can’t wait to see her again.