Hello!
I am a percussionist, composer, drummer, and producer based in Duluth, MN.
In my work, I create with a marked purpose: to inspire curiosity in the creation of sound and subject matter; to instigate empathy in the form of emotional resonance; and to bring satisfaction that comes from long-form music weaving to a clear landing point.
In addition to my personal work I've collaborated with Mathew Janzcewski's ARENA Dances, progressive trio Sprig of That, folk band Ginger Bones, and many others.
My projects have been supported by the American Composer’s Forum, Cedar Cultural Center, Minnesota State Arts Board, and Jerome Foundation, Loghaven Artist Residency, and Prairie Ronde Artist Residency. My music has been played throughout the United States, Europe, and Mexico by myself and other performers. I am a recipient of the 2025 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music.
Upcoming
alone-a “a veil, a prism” album release
with Zack Baltich and Kenan Serenbetz
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 / DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 7:30 PM
Rachael Kilgour & Zack Baltich
APRIL 11 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2025 McKnight Music Fellowship award winners Rachael Kilgour and Zack Baltich, both Duluth-based artists, collaborate on a special night of music on the beautiful Sacred Heart Music Center altar stage at 7 pm Saturday, April 11.
Singer-songwriter Rachael Kilgour is a confessional poet at heart, her songs set out in pursuit of the universal truths within her own fears, loves and longings. Kilgour’s fourth full length album, My Father Loved Me (2023), was written in memory of her late father. Kilgour has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada and has been featured at NYC’s Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Percussionist Zack Baltich creates work to inspire curiosity in the creation of sound; instigate empathy in the form of emotional resonance; and bring satisfaction that comes from long-form music weaving. He has collaborated with Mathew Jazcewski’s Arena Dances, folk band Ginger Bones and superproducer Lazerbeak.
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