Bio

While touring throughout the Midwest as a backup singer and violinist for Catie Curtis (and appearing regionally with Sara Thomsen), Rachael Kilgour’s own songs were met with overwhelming approval from audiences. Breaking from her pursuit of a music degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth, she focused on the career and album that was bubbling forth. Kilgour sings about love, heartache, family, and social justice with determination and charm. She writes about what matters, and she writes about it well. "It's all of my humanity saved up and made pretty for sharing," Kilgour told a local newspaper, "that's why the songs feel so very gigantic and intimate." With spot-on lyrics and an unforgettable voice, she commands any audience with a sweet and powerful delivery.

In February 2009, Kilgour announced her intent to donate 50% of all of her live show profits to a local cause or charity of her choice. "It's one thing to sing about the stuff that needs changing in the world," says Kilgour, "it's another to actually give it a try. I would feel like such a hypocrite if I didn't do all I could do to make a difference."

Kilgour released her debut, self-titled album in December of 2008. The recording was produced by Twin Cities indie-folk-starlet, Haley Bonar. Kilgour (vocals, guitar and violin) was bolstered by the talents of bassist Matt Mobley, percussionist Dan Westerlund, background vocalist Adeline Wright and Twin Cities electric guitarist Jake Hanson.

The album has received a considerable amount of positive press and radio play in the region, and Kilgour plans to promote the record further with a tour during the fall of 2009. Kilgour lives in Duluth, Minnesota with her wife and daughter.