The Black Lillies, Wes Ubaniak & the Mountain Folk

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The Black Lillies

Tennessee-based roots rockers The Black Lillies returned to a quartet configuration for their 2018 album, Stranger to Me, allowing its songs room to rock a little harder or stretch out as needed — and letting well-built three-part harmonies ring through clearly. Also on the bill are Wes Urbaniak & the Mountain Folk, a string band trio that uses instruments built by Urbaniak with repurposed materials.

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With special guest Wes Urbaniak and the Mountain Folk

Known for their captivating blend of rock & roll and country, The Black Lillies have become one 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 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 new album Stranger to Me 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.

presented by Music Makes a Difference, proceeds benefit The Friends of Starkseather Creek.  This charity promotes the rejuvenation of Starkweather Creek and advocates for responsible development in the watershed.