IlyAIMY
| ilyAIMY | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | folk, neo-folk, acoustic rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | http://www.ilyaimy.com/ |
| Members | rob Hinkal, Heather Lloyd, Sharif Kellog, Rowan Corbett, Kristen Jones |
ilyAIMY /ˌɪliˈjeɪmiː/ is an American folk music band. The name ilyAIMY is an acronym for "I love you and I miss you." I Love You And I Miss You was originally a 4 member musical ensemble that formed in the mid-1990s, the members were rob Hinkal, William Schaff, Carin Wagner (now Sloan) and Sonny Roelle all of whom were students at The Maryland Institute College Of Art at the time and released a two cassette (90 min each) collection of songs and recorded another that was not released. Guitarist/vocalist rob Hinkal chose the name after he spotted the phrase on stickers posted in and around the Baltimore, MD area.
Formed in the Baltimore area in the mid-1990s, the band has developed a following primarily through folk music festivals such as Eddie's Attic Acoustic Shootout and coffeehouses in the mid-Atlantic, North Eastern and Midwestern United States. They have toured various parts of the US, including a cross-country tour in early 2007. The band is symbolized by an iconic spine created by Hinkal.
Members
- rob Hinkal - Acoustic guitar, vocals
- Heather Aubrey Lloyd - Djembe, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Sharif Kellogg - Bass guitar, keyboard
- Rowan Corbett - Djembe, bones, cajón, percussion, vocals
- Kristen Jones - Cello, electric cello, vocals
History
ilyAIMY originally began as a rob Hinkal solo project in the mid-1990s. The band itself was founded 1999. They officially added Heather Lloyd to the lineup in the summer of 2001. The band has been in quintet form since the addition of Kristen Jones in 2009. The band, mostly in the form of Hinkal and Lloyd, has toured the country since September 1, 2003.
The band is known for its high-energy blend of folk, jazz, acoustic rock, and blues.
Discography
- I Love You and I Miss You, 1996
- Jump starting the Bus, 1997
- The Grave, 1998
- Strength in Hare, 1998
- Clockwork Wooden Mouse Dreams, 1998
- Strength in Hare - A Mere Demonstration, 2000
- Wingsweep/Wingswept, 2000
- Bulldozer Not Included, 2001
- Myxomatosis Failed, 2003
- On Luck On Fumes On Spit On Love, 2003
- Myxomatosis Took Its Toll, 2005
- The Fifth Circle, 2006
- Between Lover and Twilight, 2007
- A Gift for Saint Cecilia, 2009
- Another Life/Another Live (Double CD) 2013
Awards
- 2007: "In the Water" selected as "One of the Best Songs of 2006" by www.indieacoustic.com
- 2006: Heather Lloyd - Honorable Mention in the International Narrative Song Contest ("In the Water")
- 2006: Heather Lloyd - Winner of the Cape Fear Folk Festival High Noon Shootout
- 2006: Heather Lloyd - Finalist at the Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Singer/Songwriter Competition
- 2005: Finalists at Eddie's Attic Acoustic Open Mic Shootout XXII
- 2005: rob Hinkal - Finalist at the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk
- 2005: rob Hinkal - 3rd place at the Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Singer/Songwriter Competition
- 2005: Heather Lloyd - Finalist at the Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Singer/Songwriter Competition
- 2004: Winner at the Takoma Park Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase
- 2002: Nominated Best Contemporary Folk Group or Duo, Washington Area Music Association
- 2001: Nominated Best Alternative Rock Album for Wingsweep/Wingswept, Washington Area Music Association