While Megan Moroney will have the pop country set whooping it up at the Pavilion earlier in the evening, folks searching for a more stripped-down vintage country sound can head over to the District to catch Margo Cilker. Over her past two Sera Cahoone-produced albums — 2023’s Valley of Heart’s Delights and 2021’s Pohorylle — Cilker has established herself as one of the richest voices in the modern country/American realm. Her gorgeous, detail-rich songwriting feels immensely lived-in and the warmth in her voice communicates heartbreak and humor with equal effectiveness. With songs that could spawn line dancing and others that may lead to some sad whisky sipping, Clinker’s ready to guide you along this dusty sonic trail of life.
Margo Cilker, Junior the Band • Fri, July 12 at 9 pm • $20 • 21+ • The District Bar • 916 W. First Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com