Rachael Kilgour

Canadian American songwriter Rachael Kilgour makes her first visit to the Spirit Room in Mansfield, OH on May 3, 2026.

Rachael Kilgour in The Spirit Room

Rachael Kilgour is an acclaimed Canadian-American songwriter known for her sincere, lyric-driven work that boldly walks the line between the personal and the political, often within the framework of contemporary folk music. Her sound has been lauded as a "heartfelt slice of master crafted indie folk," with her songwriting praised for its "metonymic ability to evoke the whole of someone or the entirety of a feeling." Kilgour’s work is deeply autobiographical and reflective, tackling complicated experiences like same-sex partnership, sociopolitical issues, divorce, and the profound grief that followed the death of her father. She has an intimate, conversational performance style that invites audiences to see their own messy selves reflected in her vulnerable, plain-spoken lyrics. Fans will have the opportunity to experience this award-winning artist live when she appears at the Spirit Room on May 3, 2026.

Doors at 5:00pm, this event is upstairs - no elevator access. 21+