Date: Sunday, September 14
Cruz Contreras‘ music career started early in Nashville, Tennessee and by the end of his college career at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, he had co-founded Robinella and the CCstringband. The “CC” part of the stringband, Contreras played mandolin and co-authored several songs from their four studio albums. Contreras began singing, and in 2007, started what would become a fast and furious 12 years with his own band, The Black Lillies. From 2009 to 2019, The Black Lillies put out five records, toured nationwide and across Europe, performed at the Grand Ole Opry 40 times (!!!), and his independent records topped both Americana Album and Radio Charts. Contreras and his band played countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Jazz Fest, Picathon, DelFest, Floyd Fest, High Sierra, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Red Ants Pants, CMA Fest, Stagecoach, Mile Zero Fest, and more!
What does he sound like? Listen to Desire, and Tall Trees, and RSVP for Cruz Contreras on Sunday, September 14.
Artist website: Cruz Contreras
Details
Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Lincolnwood, IL
Doors open at 6:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm.
RSVP here.
* Suggested minimum donation is $25 per attendee. Send your donation via PayPal – select “Friends & Family” and please specify your payment is for Cruz Contreras. Include your e-mail address, cell phone number, and attendees’ names. Venmo (@Molly-Lenz-8) and Zelle (312-479-0627) are other options. All money received for donations and merchandise goes to the musicians.