Presenter Testimonials
"Kate
performs with a gentleness, humility and integrity that places her outstanding
songs at the center of attention."
--Gary Martin, coordinator of Music by the Bay House Concert Series,
Assonet, MA
"Kate MacLeod would take the breath away from any
audience. She appeals to fans of bluegrass, Celtic and traditional American
folk music, with elements of each being revealed in her performance. Listeners
are engaged by the richness and maturity of her original material. While
challenging enough for seasoned folk aficionados, her music remains accessible
to less experienced ears. Count on a magical show. I couldn't have expected
anything better."
--Bill Beneke, Princeton Coffeehouse, Princeton, IL
"In my experience, Kate is a rare talent. She is
both a generous performer and a mature personality. As a founding board
member of the Entrada Institute, I have worked with literally dozens of
musicians, from bluegrass bands to string quartets, punk-rock bands to classical
guitarists. I can honestly say that Kate is among my very favorite professional
entertainers. It has been my pleasure to work with Kate MacLeod for the
past three years as she has become a valued repeat performer during the
Entrada Institute's summer season in Torrey, Utah. Each year, the board
members of the Entrada Institute look forward to her return performance.
She always delivers an engaging and heart-felt show. She is truly a genuine
person, a thoroughly professional musician, and a class act all the way."
--Barry Scholl, Entrada Institute, Torrey, UT
"Kate MacLeod, our headliner for the Folk Vespers
series the past five years, offers a memorable experience each time she
appears on stage. Combining guitar and fiddle with her captivating voice,
she is joined by an array of different musicians each time producing an
infinite variety of musical gems. As a songwriter, Kate penetrates the heart
and imagination while capturing the soul with a variety of subject matter.
A warm personality radiates as she performs and bubbles out in her short
commentaries between numbers, complementing her musical genius. Her laugh
is infectious. Kate has also perfected her organizational skills in bringing
a host of artists to the annual concert series. Kate is a joy to work with
and one of the truly great talents in our region."
--Rev. Tom Goldsmith, Folk Vespers Concert Series, Salt Lake City, UT
"From her opening number through the rest of the
show, I sat stunned listening to some of the most wonderful muisc I've heard
in a long time."
--Geoffrey Huys, WGCS FM, IN
"Kate is a splendid down-to-earth person; still
she soars to the sky like a lark when she wants and needs to. Her music
has a unique strong, sweet magic. When I hear her, I know she is singing
because she wants to sing."
--Jean Ritchie, songwriter & performer
"...listening to Kate's remarkable lyrics and amazing
guitar was one thing, but whenever she picked up her fiddle and began to
play (and sang on some songs) I was enthralled. I had not heard her at all
before, but her CD has not come out of my player since then... What a find!!
Go see her if she is playing anywhere near you."
--Jane Falvey, a Kate fan
Awards In her own region:
*voted by utah.citysearch.com poll: critic's choice '00
*voted by Salt Lake City Weekly's Reader's Poll:
best lyricist '95,
best bluegrass '97,
best stringed instrument '97,
best fiddler '98,
best folk/acoustic '98,
best solo act '00
*selected for the Utah Arts Council Performing Artists Roster
(1998-99, 1999-00, 2001-02)