SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Thousands of music lovers are flocking to the Utah State Fair Park this weekend for the Kilby Block Party music festival.
With 50 international and local artists including Hayley Wiliiams, from the band Paramore, and Lorde, Kilby Block party draws international attention. However, while the festival welcomes well-known artist to its stages, it is also the nexus of the local music scene in Utah, offering a spotlight for more “indie” names to step into.
One of those names, Utah native Jack Rutter (better known by his stage name, Ritt Momney), began his performing career while at East High School in Salt Lake City.
Rutter told ABC4.com that being raised in Utah didn’t influence his music style as much as one might think. Some of his first shows were with The Backseat Lovers, another local group…