Press Kit
BIO
Based in: Ithaca, NY
Genres: Global and Folk Infused Indie Rock
Website: http://cielleonsolidground.com/
Short Bio
Cielle On Solid Ground is an all original female fronted global and folk infused indie rock band based in Ithaca NY. Bi-racial, bi-cultural power house vocalist Cielle will carry you through multiple genres supported by her talented band On Solid Ground. She weaves relatable lyrical stories of love, loss and the trials and tribulations of being a human. Every charismatic performance takes a hold of you leaving you with a sense that you’re not alone! Their infectious sound and energy pack venues throughout the NY Finger Lakes region and beyond. This up and coming band is garnering so much attention you don’t want to miss out
MUSIC
Ghost Town
What folks are saying...
“Back to the Walnut Grove stage [Another World Music Fest], I then headed to see Ithaca, New York’s Cielle On Solid Ground. Fronted by lead singer and guitarist Cielle (Catherine Layton), the group performed original bluesy and folk-infused rock. Cielle displayed a hearty and passionate voice up front; her band’s ace up the sleeve is multi-instrumentalist Joe Smellow, who played different instruments on nearly every song, including harmonicas, flutes, didgeridoo, guitar, piano, melodica and more.“
October 2025 issue of PA Musician Magazine