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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue XIV August 15, 2019 “Eagle in the Air”… a 20-song CD The Union Station Foundation and WSU Alumni recorded & produced in Ogden Valley Jazz present Jazz at the Station with BBC4 John Burrows of Eden recently completed a recording project he undertook, beginning 11 months ago in September 2018. Performing since he was 14 years old, Burrows, commenting on the CD, states, “I don’t think anything could be more homegrown than this CD in our valley. It may be the largest music project to come out of Utah…. Ogden Valley is filled, with the highest ratio of highly-successful artists, musicians, producers/engineers, and writers, per capita, of any place I am aware of.” The Wasatch Wild Band, formed by Burrows, includes “Our very creative drummer Gary Goodnuff from Eden; Scott Crawford, our ‘always the right notes’ bass player, from Huntsville; Kyler Lewis, who excels on keyboards, from Eden; the amazing project engineer, Paul Freeman, founder of Audio by the Bay and a 16-time Grammy nominee, living in Eden; Grammy winner Monty Powell, one of the most prolific and successful songwriters/ guitarists in the country, Huntsville; and Dr. Joy Clem on fiddle, from Huntsville. Also, the wonderfully creative photographer Bruce Grandin, who did the photography for CD Jewel Case inserts, is from Eden.” In addition, John asked Gracie Lowe from Eden to put together the Eden Children’s Choir, appearing on John’s cover version of John Denver’s musical treasure, “Country Roads,” along with 16-year-old rising star Kaibrienne Richens from Henefer. The Wasatch Wild Band logo is a splendid oil painting by local, but world-class, artist Kris Wilson. It portrays a snarling bear chomping on an old leather ski boot, “Hey, I started skiing on square-toe leather boots, so this really hit home,” states Burrows. The new CD, “Eagle in the Air,” was many years in the planning. His previous two CD’s, “The Perfect Storm” and “Boats for Sale: The Cocabanana band live,” were critically acclaimed, have recently sold out, and instigated many requests for a new CD. John has also written new songs since arriving in Eden five years ago. The songs on the CD reflect and echo his life experiences in the mountains (where he climbs in summer and winter) and on the ocean. (He owned and captained a 52-foot cutter rigged sailboat, North Star). “I am a tolerably close observer of people in these two environments… the settings seem to create more freedom and bring out the best in people.” Thus, he states, he wanted to continue to share these songs from “The Perfect Storm” and “Boats for Sale” with his audiences so added eight of these songs to the “Eagle in the Air” project—four country rock and four tropical/ Caribbean rock productions. John, one of the founders of the Country Rock music genre, say’s, “As musicians, we are custodians of a very powerful way to communicate emotions. A lot of ‘musicians’ think there are only two things that make up a song—lyrics and the music. But they are leaving out the most important component… passion.” Hanging on John’s wall at home is a quote by Ludwig Van Beethoven. It reads, “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is unforgivable.” “My friends and fans in Ogden Valley have had a profound effect on me emotionally, and I’ve tried to capture the beauty and vibe of their love and this idyllic place in my writing.” Burrows states that the title cut, “Eagle in the Air,” is about life in our high-mountain valley with vivid, crisp, imagery. John’s third verse was written in Eden, just two days before the recording session in March. “Snow drifts down, up high at timberline. Flurries fall on leaves, fall left behind. North winds stalk our valley floor, they open up… winter’s door.” Match.Com inspired Utah Woman, his loving and humorous look at just how Utah women represent themselves on Match. “They post images of themselves dressed in “camo” clothes holding a two-foot long fish with a rifle slung over their shoulder, and then go have their nails done; love ‘em!” Burrow’s song Wasatch Wild Child was inspired by Facebook posts by a mom of a local 11-year-old rodeo rider/barrel racer from Huntsville, and now Eden. “Gracie personifies skill, dedication, and courage—all rolled into one Ogden Valley amazing girl.” Wasatch Wild Child also echoes John’s nickname for our valley as the “Valley of the Horses.” The lyrics refer by name to such familiar places as Eden, Huntsville, James Peak and Mount Ben Lomond. Powder Mountain Lady presents an interesting dichotomy. “I wrote this about a physical place, not only a person—although it works that way too. I consider mountains to be feminine as they can be so beautiful, and also so challenging. So, it’s easy to say loving things about EAGLE cont. on page 11 Jazz at the Station will present the BBC4 in a free, allages concert on the Fountain Plaza at Ogden’s Union Station, Wednesday, August 14 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Personnel includes Shannon Roberts, trumpet; Jim Schaub, guitar; Benjamin Jennings, bass; and Don Keipp, drums. The BBC4 is essentially the house band for Jazz at the Station. JATS Co-producer, Benjamin Jennings, brings together a core group of jazz friends and occasional guests to bring a pleasant and entertaining hour of music to our friendly jazz audiences. Benjamin Jennings has been playing jazz bass, guitar, and drums since he met Joe McQueen. His BBC3, BBC4, and BBC5 performances represent the number of musicians in each group. Don Keipp is the retired WSU Jazz Ensemble Director and current drummer for the Legendary Joe McQueen Quartet. Shannon Roberts has been the WSU Jazz Ensemble Director and WSU Director of Bands. He is a total artist, teacher and entertainer. Jim Schaub is the only “outsider,” coming from Logan, where he teaches orchestra and guitar in the Cache County School District. These folks charged up our JATS audience when they played this winter. You can expect to be equally enthused. Children are welcome as long as they do not disturb the performers or other audience members. Come early to get your favorite seat on the Plaza. Jazz at the Station often performs for standing-room-only audiences. Jazz at the Station is sponsored by the Union Station Foundation and WSU Alumni Jazz; and grants from R.A.M.P. and Ogden City Arts. They are also sustained by donations from their monthly jazz audiences. North Ogden Honors Rich History with Historic Home & Landmark Tour Since 1978, the Weber County Heritage Foundation’s Annual Historic Home Tour has been reigniting a passion for historic architecture, along with a renewed interest and appreciation for the history that shaped, influenced, and built the communities of Weber County. This September, the WCHF is honored to present the 42nd annual tour in North Ogden City. It will be held Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning at the North Ogden Historical Museum, 545 E. 2750 N. A rapidly developing rural oasis beneath Ben Lomond Peak, North Ogden is steeped in history, from the first Native American residents, to pioneer settlers, to its major role in wartime and the canning industry. This year’s tour will feature historic homes and barns built by some of North Ogden’s earliest settlers, as well as several prominent landmarks and a historical museum. The North Ogden Cannery building, constructed in 1900, is a key highlight of this year’s tour. The Cannery Center employed workers from across Northern Utah to process, can and ship fruit from nearby orchards and played a key role in the economic success of North Ogden until the industry faded in 1973. The Hall Fruit Farm will also offer tours of the fruit-packing house. The Hall’s established over 100 acres of fruit orchards and employed thousands, including WWII Prisoners of War, to facilitate picking, processing and delivering fresh fruit from their farm between 1905 and 2005. The Hall farm was the longest surviving fruit farm in North Ogden. The event will also feature the famous North Ogden Stump and the North Ogden Historical Museum. The Stump is a well-known artesian well on North Washington Boulevard and has been offering fresh spring water to residents since 1930. The historical museum houses displays depicting early farming life, school days, media, medical and innovative technology and historic clothing, along with many photographs and histories of North Ogden families dating back to 1850. Tickets $15 in advance $20 day of the event One free ticket with $35 individual membership Two free tickets with $60 family membership Discount tickets are available now and can be purchased online at <www.webercountyheritagefoundation.com/housetours> Starting August 21, discount tickets can be purchased in person at Eccles Community Arts Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave, Ogden or call 801-3926935. Same-day event tickets can be purchased at Tour Headquarters starting at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at North Ogden Historical Museum, 545 E. 2750 N., North Ogden. For questions or more information, please contact Kate Stewart at k8stewart@me.com or 801-450-6563. Photo courtesy of Larry Carr. Whoooo’s ready for Halloween?......We are! 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