The Black Lillies

The Black Lillies is an indie roots band from Knoxville, Tennessee, headed up by singer/songwriter/producer Cruz Contreras. Drawing on Americana, rock, country, gospel, and more, this hard-touring Appalachia-inspired group is ready to stomp their way into your head with their tight, catchy tunes. They stopped by Serious Business Music in DUMBO to share some songs from their new, PledgeMusic crowd-funded record.

Featured song: “Hard To Please” // Listen to the audio podcast with more music and interview

Hard To Please, the fourth studio album from The Black Lillies, is out October 2, 2015.

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