Margo Cilker's family has deep roots in Santa Clara County, spanning five generations. She grew up in what was once known as the 'Valley Of Heart's Delight' – the title of her second full-length LP.
Before the Santa Clara Valley became overshadowed by the tech boom, it thrived as the 'Valley Of Heart's Delight,' with flourishing farms and abundant orchards, making it a leading producer of canned fruits. Cilker's newest album
– Valley Of Heart's Delight serves as a symbolic reflection of a place caught between growth and sustentation.
The album captures this essence, revisiting both the highs and lows of life – celebrating moments with friends, whiskey, wine, & more, while also delving into the uncertainties and personal struggles associated with her old home being overtaken by silicon and concrete.
Cilker, along with producer Sera Cahoone, previously acclaimed for their lyric-focused production and understated musicianship on her debut album Pohorylle, maintains the same approach on Valley of Heart's Delight. They reunite with the same team in the same studio. Fans looking for more twang compared to her debut album will appreciate the addition of Paul Brainard's pedal steel and telecaster work, Annie Staninec's fiddle, and the mandolin and high lonesome harmony of Portland's country virtuoso, Caleb Klauder.
Cilker's songs transport you to various settings, whether it's riding shotgun in a car headed west through Wyoming or sharing a diner booth over a bowl of chili. They are filled with raw emotion and delivered with flawless execution.
– @meanwhile_in_music
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