Sugarhouse Journal | October 2021

Page 1

October 2021 | Vol. 7 Iss. 10

FREE

MUSIC ABOUT UTAH FEATURED IN LOCAL ARTIST KATE MACLEOD’S NEW RECORDING By Anagha Rao | a.rao@mycityjournals.com

F

or many musicians, this past year has been challenging, with tours and recordings being canceled. Kate MacLeod is a local musician who has been living in Sugar House since 1969. When COVID-19 left her with a less-than-busy calendar, she decided to pursue a project she worked on for the last six years. “I realized that I have so many pieces of music about Utah, and I decided to kind of put them all together and do a little home project,” she said. Uranium Maiden is a recording that compiles a series of tracks and pieces of music about Utah. MacLeod performs as the lead vocalist on all tracks and the following instruments: violin/fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric hollow body guitar, harmonica and mountain dulcimer. In addition to MacLeod, this recording features other guest musicians from Utah, including Nino Reyos, a Native American flute and drum player. Some songs MacLeod writes are based on historical characters or local folk stories. For example, the opening track contains lyrics from the journal entries and letters of a man named Everett Ruess, who disappeared when traveling in the southwest desert in the 1930s. MacLeod got the inspiration for a recording about Utah because she wants Utah to be known for more than their national parks and skiing. “I’d like Utah to be proud of our culContinued page 4 Kate MacLeod is a local musician who has been living in Sugar House since 1969. (Photo courtesy Kate Macleod)

Tree Trimming & remOval • Stump Grinding • 24/7 Emergency Services • Powerline Trimming • Land Clearing • Demolition Options Available • Organic Mulch Products • Delivery Available

Mention this ad for

% OFF 10 Tree Services

Must present coupon at time of estimate. Expires 11/15/2021.

Contact us today at Local Postal Customer ECRWSS Scan Here: Interactive online edition with more photos.

801-938-4345

DiamondTreeExperts.com

Now HiriNg!

From $35K

up to $80K!

Year Round • FULL Benefits • Bonuses Overtime • Paid Vacations • 401k Growth Opportunities

SIGN ON BONUS

Call 801-262-1596 or email trent@diamondtreeexperts.com

Thank You to our Community Sponsors for supporting City Journals

Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Ogden, UT Permit #190


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Sugarhouse Journal | October 2021 by The City Journals - Issuu