Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies with opener Ronnie and The Redwoods

$25 at the door.

Cruz Contreras is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer whose music occupies a rare space at the intersection of Appalachian tradition, cosmic Americana, and independent spirit.

As the founder and frontman of The Black Lillies and co-founder of Robinella and the CCstringband, Contreras has spent nearly three decades crafting a sound that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking. His work has topped Billboard and Americana radio charts, earned Independent Music Awards, and received a nomination for the Americana Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year.

Contreras’ performances have spanned Late Night with Conan O’Brien, CMT, VH-1, PBS’s Sun Studio Sessions, and the Grand Ole Opry, where he has appeared more than 40 times. His songwriting and musicianship have been praised by Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, NPR’s Morning Edition, and American Songwriter Magazine. After releasing 5 albums under the name “The Black Lillies”, Contreras released his debut solo album, entitled Cosmico.

Currently touring as “Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies” and having just announced his 2025 western summer tour  Contreras, continues to build on an extensive and evolving body of work, offering audiences performances that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.

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