Julie Dillon is a musician, artist, and activist based in San Francisco. She recently completed her first solo album, "It is Late", a collection of "gritty waltzes, whispered stories, and sassy rock songs" culled from her personal and vicarious life experiences. In addition to fronting two bands and self producing her recording projects, Julie is the founder of mamaelephant.org, a website dedicated to music and revolution that provides a cyber meeting place for non-profit music organizations.

Whether belting out renegade rock tunes with her band, jimmy, or playing the more intimate songs that make up her solo repertoire, Julie has an unassuming yet commanding stage presence that exudes absolute joy.

"Dillon's ability to manipulate the pitch of her voice is reminiscent of the wonderfully exciting tension reserved for such musical giants as bands like the Pixies, Nirvana or Modest Mouse, all fronted by male vocalists. Dillon's unique talent to employ beautiful melody with soul shaking volume seems especially appropriate and refreshing from the lesser visible but obviously equal important female perspective." --Ryan Wesierski, Narnack Records

".....this isn’t the misty-eyed girl pop that artists like Jewel are trying to pass off as contemporary folk music. Dillon’s lyrics aren’t sweet. They’re honest, introspective, intimate, and above all, as real as she is." --Bill Picture, SF Examiner, Sept. 2002

On "It Is Late," the atmosphere is wistful, tired but grateful, knowing and funny, an attitude backed by Dillon's tuneful but world-weary voice. Definitely an album that will grow on you with time.”
--DIY Reporter, Los Angeles, April 2002