Kate MacLeod is a sought-after performer, studio musician, and leader of master classes and workshops, who is best known for her original songs and her unique fiddling style. She has been hailed as one of the “Ten Acts to Watch” by the editors of the MusicHound Folk Essential Album Guide. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, she has been based in Salt Lake City, Utah, since moving there to study violin-making. She has been recognized regionally as an outstanding artist by the Utah Arts Council, City Search, and the City Weekly. Kate's songs have been featured on nationally syndicated radio shows including “A Prairie Home Companion,” “River City Folk,” and the holiday program hosted by Judy Collins, “Peace on Earth.” Her songs find new life through other musicians at jam sessions and performances throughout the country. Her songs have been recorded by Mollie O’Brien, Laurie Lewis, Andrew Calhoun, and many others.

Since her first recording’s release in 1995, Kate has performed regularly from stages in formal concert halls to those at outdoor festivals. She is experienced at adapting her performances to the needs of the particular venue and audience. Kate has released five studio recordings, three on Waterbug Records, and two on Wind River/Folk Era. Her most recent recording, “Breakfast” (with her backing band, the Pancakes), was released in 2005 and has received extensive airplay on Americana and Folk music stations. Some of her latest performances have been at outdoor festivals such as the Gig Harbor Music Festival in Gig Harbor, WA. Other performances have been in more intimate venues such as the long-running Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, in Dallas, TX, and other concert events presented by regional music organizations. Tours have taken her as far as Austria and other European countries.

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