Rachael Kilgour

Rachael Kilgour announces the release of her self-titled album.Recorded at Sacred Heart Music Center with Eric Swanson and produced by Haley Bonar, the album is Kilgour’s first.“This project was about three years in the making. For a long time, I have had the material, but lacked the know-how and connections to get the product I wanted,” said Kilgour. “These songs are so important to me; I couldn’t bear to release them prematurely. So through a long, long process of trail and error I finally figured things out; I met and worked with some of the most talented people in the area: the artists and graphic designer, the musicians and sound technician…Haley was so helpful as a producer. She’s obviously comfortable in the studio - very creative and very decisive. It was just what I needed.”Rachael Kilgour’s 12 songs cover many aspects of the 24-year-old artist’s life, from social activism to heartache, love and a new family. Kilgour has made a name for herself as a singer-songwriter with her spot-on lyrics, captivating voice and energetic delivery. “It was such a challenge to try and capture myself and what makes me a memorable performer in this tiny piece of plastic,” Kilgour said, “but we did it and I am so happy with the outcome. I’m excited for people to hear it for the first time.”The album features singer, guitarist and songwriter Rachael Kilgour; backup vocalists Adeline Wright and Haley Bonar; percussionist Dan Westerlund; bassist Matt Mobley; electric guitarist Jake Hanson; and instrumentalists Lance Rhicard and Kathy McTavish.Kilgour began playing the violin at age 10 and continued the pursuit at the University of Minnesota Duluth where she majored in music education. Midway through her studies, she began writing and performing her own music, which she decided to pursue full-time.Kilgour was a back-up vocalist and violinist with Sara Thomsen and the Three Altos. She also toured with nationally recognized recording artist Catie Curtis. Kilgour was a 2008 finalist in both the Big Top Chautauqua and the Music to Life songwriting contests.Rachael Kilgour will be sold at the Electric Fetus, Northern Lights Bookstore, Adeline Inc. and Barnes & Noble in Duluth as well as online at www.rachaelkilgour.com and at www.cdbaby.com.