ilyAIMY (stylized as ilyĀIMY) is an American folk music band. ilyAIMY has developed a following primarily through folk music festivals such as Eddie's Attic Acoustic Shootout and coffeehouses in the Mid-Atlantic, northeastern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. ilyAIMY has toured in many parts of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The band is symbolized by an iconic spine created by Hinkal.

Members

Former Members

History

ilyAIMY was originally inspired by a four-member musical ensemble called "i love you And I MIss You" formed in the mid-1990s, with members rob Hinkal, William Schaff, Carin Wagner (now Sloan), and Sonny Roelle, all of whom were students at the Maryland Institute College of Art. The band released a two-cassette (90 minutes each) collection of songs, and it recorded another that was not released. ilyAIMY was formed in 1999. The band released its first album under the name ilyAIMY in 2003. Heather Aubry Lloyd joined the band in the summer of 2001. Rowan Corbett and Sharif joined around 2003. Kristen Jones joined in 2009. Joey Jenkins joined around 2017. The band, primarily 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, rock, soul, and blues.

Name etymology

The name ilyAIMY is an acronym for "I love you and I miss you", inspired by William Schaff's musical ensemble of the same name.

Discography

Heather Aubrey Lloyd

Kristen Jones

Book

Awards