While I was still attending the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg campus, I heard ilyAIMY perform as a part of the campus’s coffeehouse music series. I was immediately stunned by Heather Lloyd’s strong vocal performance and Rob Hinkal’s talent on the guitar. Originally from Baltimore, MD, ilyAIMY frequently travel all over the northeast to perform. Rob and Heather are some of the most polite and easy-going artists that I have ever met. The video below is of their performance on KOMU TV station, NBC’s Missouri affiliate. You can catch them Feb.

I first heard Kate Nash at the end of an NBC's Community episode. Immediately, I fell in love with the song "Merry Happy" and had to buy all of her albums. Her Latest album, "My Best Friend is You", has a do-wop quality with aggressive playing. You can really hear the tone of the piano as Nash pounds the keys in some songs.

Nash is from London, England and had a very brief North American tour in 2010. Hopefully, her new U.S. popularity will bring her back again. Currently, she's working on an album slated to release late this year. 

Cloud Nothings just released their album, Attack on Memory, a few days back .  Dylan Baldi began Cloud Nothings in his hometown of Cleveland, OH. Their indie rock sound is very unique. I have a hard time comparing them to any other band which Is part of the reason they are so appealing. They’ve released three albums in the last three years. Their song Wasted Days on their newest album is definitely one you don’t want pass up! Their tour will bring them to Brillobox in Pittsburgh in early

April.

Winter Solstice is almost here! We would like to thank our sponsors South Hills Power Yoga and Keystone Steel Buildings, LLC for their help with the event. 

We would also like to thank the following companies for their generous donations: Big Burrito and Full Pint Brewery. 

Winter Solstice Event Page  See You There.