The Black Lillies

Founded in 2008 by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cruz Contreras, The Black Lillies are known for their captivating blend of rock & roll and country, The Black Lillies quickly became of Americana music’s biggest success stories: an internationally-renowned band of roots-rockers, armed with songs that blur the boundaries between genres.

They are a mainstay on radio and album sales charts, with a sound that is as powerful in the quieter moments as it is explosive during the jubilant ones.

The band’s most recent pared down configuration has resulted in a bigger, deeper sound built on undeniable chemistry, lush three-part harmonies, and instrumental virtuosity with a funky edge. Their latest album Stranger to Me (2018), was an immediate critical and fan success, debuting at #5 on the Billboard Folk/Americana chart, #9 on the Billboard Current Country chart, and #61 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart – no small feat for a band that eschews record labels in order to remain independent and in control of their sound.

And what a sound it is: built on the foundation of the familiar roots rock of some of the greatest bands of the past, but altogether fresh, modern, sharp; swirling with psychedelic overtones, torch ballad longing, and an indie rock edge.

The Black Lillies represent music written over the past 15 years by Cruz Contreras and while not touring under the name The Black Lillies at present, Contreras still tours nationwide regularly performing his catalog of music. He is set to release a new album in June 2023.