Angela Perley & the Howlin' Moons

Singer-guitarist Angela Perley, who grew up in Hilliard, started writing songs when she was still in high school and initially put together an all-girl pop-punk band. Then, while attending college at Ohio University in Athens, she began to develop an alt-country bent. The Columbus-based alt-country act Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons came together in 2009. Songs such as "Ghost," a tune from the band's latest album, Hey Kid, sounds like a cross between Lucinda Williams and Patsy Cline. Perley and co. have been playing Cleveland regularly so it's good to see they're getting some hometown support. (Niesel)