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Press
"A bone-rattling acoustic act... with driving lyrical force, then male/female harmonies that lock in, lift, drop and pull ... And then they slow it down and rip you open." - OnTap Magazine
“Heather generally provides the honey, but her voice can just as easily rise to an alley cat wail worthy of P.J. Harvey. The girl can flat-out sing just about anything. I for one would like to hear her take center stage more often.” - Allzah.com
“A beautiful, highly trained alto voice … though she is just as capable of throwing guts and gravel into her tone ... and she’s no slouch on the guitar.” - Rocky Mountain Bullhorn, CO
Discography
Myxomatosis Failed - 2003
on Luck on Fumes on Spit on Love - 2003
Myxomatosis Took Its Toll - 2005
The Fifth Circle - 2006
Brand New CD, Between Lover & Twilight RELEASE AUGUST 31!
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Logging 100,000 miles through nearly 40 states in 4 years, ilyAIMY's (i love you And I Miss You) core duo of Rob Hinkal and Heather Lloyd have honed their modern take on folk: a unique slap-bass/clawhammer banjo approach to acoustic guitar, high-energy tribal percussion, award-winning narrative songwriting and signature male/female harmonies.
ilyAIMY's CD, "The Fifth Circle," has also been released in 2006 to reviews like this one from the Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange:
"An acoustically roiling, combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare ... well crafted, thoughtful songs ... stirring percussive tumult ... and a hair-trigger vocal/lyrical integrity that you'll only hear here."
Compared to: Rusted Root, Buckingham/Nicks, Jethro Tull, acoustic Tool, Ani Difranco, Keller Williams, "Nickel Creek on crack," Alice in Chains, the Indigo Girls, Metallica, and Cry Cry Cry.
See also http://www.sonicbids.com/ilyaimy for even more songs, with just a little extra instrumentation from two additional hometown members.
HONORS/AWARDS:
2007
- Finalist (duo) Eddie's Attic Acoustic Shootout (GA)
2006
- Indie Acoustic Project "25 Songs of Note," awarded to "In the Water" (from "The Fifth Circle")
- Winner (heather) Cape Fear Folk Fest High Noon Songwriter's Shootout (NC)
- Honorable Mention (Heather) The International Narrative Song Contest ("In the Water")
- Finalist (heather) Susquehanna Music & Arts Fest Songwriter's Contest (MD)
2005
- Finalist (rob) Kerrville's Grassy Hill New Folk (TX)
- Finalist (duo) Eddie's Attic Acoustic Shootout (GA)
- Semi-finalist (duo) Mountain Stage Newsong (WV)
- 3rd Place (rob) Susquehanna Music & Arts Fest Songwriter's Contest (MD)
- Finalist (heather) Susquehanna Music & Arts Fest Songwriter's Contest (MD)
2004
- Winner (quartet) Takoma Park Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase (MD)
Washington Area Music Association nominations:
- Best Contemporary Folk Group or Duo (2002)
- Best Alternative Rock Album (2001)
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