CBCS PTA String Fling Ft. The Sweet Lillies

Pushing the boundaries of Americana music, Jamgrass band The Sweet Lillies play CBCS fundraiser April 7

By Cassie Pence

At first glance, The Sweet Lillies look like your typical Americana string band — upright bass, viola, acoustic guitar, the occasional washboard. But give a listen and you’ll hear a melting pot of sounds, just like America, that include all of the members’ roots and influences, including rock, funk, hip hop and rap.

The band is pushing the boundaries of Americana music, and people are taking noticing. They set off this month for a third stint on Jam Cruise, followed by a cross country tour with Sicard Hollow and Sweet Pixie and the Partygrass Boys and WinterWonderGrass in Tahoe.

Then, the Sweet Lillies return to the Public House, April 7, to play the Crested Butte Community School’s Spring Fling, the PTA’s annual school fundraiser. Tickets are now on sale at Public House’s website (www.publichousecb.com).

The Sweet Lillies are really looking forward to the upcoming tour and hitting the jam scene. They love the festival vibe, as it feeds their own vibe on stage, pushing their sound and music to grow bigger.

“We love a big audience, we jam more,” Gussaroff said. “Public House brings a high energy crowd … they rage, we rage!”

Tickets are now on sale for Crested Butte Community School’s Spring Fling, the annual PTA school fundraiser, at the Public House, April 7, featuring The Sweet Lillies. There will be drinks, dancing and live auction. Spring break inspired costumes encouraged with plenty of paper leis to go around. Interested event sponsors can contact PTA Vice President of Fundraising Emily Henkel at vpfundraising@crestedbuttepta.org.