ENTERPRISE — Margo Cilker and Forrest VanTuyl return to the OK Theatre stage March 6 with their own versions of folk, country and Americana.

Whether one drives into Wallowa County from the north or from the west there is a sense of entering into another world. Artists, both native born and immigrants, are drawn to and inspired by the county’s natural beauty and “other worldliness.” Singer-songwriter Margo Cilker is no exception.

Originally from northern California, Cilker found her true love on the road, Forrest VanTuyl, who introduced her to the Wallowa version of country living. Also an accomplished musician and writer, VanTuyl proposed to Cilker after a whirlwind courtship and the two settled in the county, making it their home base for a few years, waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and making ends meet with ranch work, babysitting and housekeeping.

During those endless months without live music gigs, Cilker wasn’t merely doing pickup jobs — her debut album “Pohorylle,” recorded at Fluff and Gravy Records in Portland, was released Nov. 5, 2021, and includes “That River,” a song that defines her signature sound and feel and one will resonate with fans surrounded by rivers.

“Flood Plain,” the fourth track on Pohorylle, is a simpler composition that showcases her voice — part bell-clear, with an occasional dive into the torchy sounds of country. “Barbed Wire” also conjures up familiar images — and metaphors of love and relationships. “Wichita to Reno” is one of those road songs, fitting for any “mixed tape” compiled for long drives through open spaces.

Be sure to turn on the cruise control if “I Remember Carolina” is on the road trip playlist. Off of Cilker’s 2023 “Valley of Heart’s Delight” and co-written with VanTuyl, it’s their version of life on the road, reminiscent of Johnny Cash’s “I’ve Been Everywhere.” The song features a host of musicians, including Caleb Klauder on mandolin. Paul Brainard’s slide guitar brings the song together and readies the listener for the catchy, oft-repeated line toward the end “Best burger in Texas…” “Steelhead Trout” is another romp with a lot of great piano featuring Jenny Conlee-Drizos and Ben Walden on harmonica.

The album title, “Valley of Heart’s Delight,” is a reference to what is now known as Silicon Valley. The title and the album cover depict the open sky sentiment of Cilker’s music, but off in the distance the roar of industry hums on.

In early February, Cilker took a few minutes out from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko for an interview. A favorite tour stop, Cilker said her band is traveling all over the country this winter and spring with appearances at popular clubs like The State Room in Salt Lake City, Chickie Wah Wahs in New Orleans and Austin City Limits Live in Austin.

Cilker and VanTuyl now live in Goldendale, Washington, but are still considered part of Wallowa County’s music scene. VanTuyl’s songs are also drawn from the experiences and images of the range. “Rockjack” off his album “Gleaner’s Joy” features Cilker on guitar and vocals as well as Nevada Sowle on drums. “Name of the Moon” is as sweet and slow as its name describes — a song for the end of the evening with a glass of wine while “Wild Summer” might make the road trip tune mix.

VanTuyl plays a solo set ahead of Cilker and the band at the OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., on March 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $15 for students/seniors/veterans at www.eventbrite.com.