Bulgarian singer/bandleader, radio DJ Lilly Drumeva recently returned from a successful trip in the United States, where she gave concerts in Tennessee, Maryland and Delaware. Her performances included:
- A house concert in Crownsville, Maryland, accompanied by Archie Warnock (vocals & guitar) and Tim Kruzic (banjo);
- A performance showcase in Nashville, Tennessee at "The Suttler", broadcasted live on "Americana Tonight" with Al Goll (Dobro), Jesse Brock (mandolin) and Andy Wyatt (bass); - A concert in Newark, Delaware for the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music, backed up by an all-star band consisting of Marshall Wilborn (bass), Mike Munford (banjo) and Jesse Brock (mandolin). Lilly performed to a sold out venue, receiving great response from the audience and selling a substantial number of CDs.

Lilly Drumeva also was invited to attend the IBMA's annual Leadership Bluegrass Program (March 8-10) in Nashville, Tennessee, becoming one of the twenty-four graduates in 2005.

Future plans for Drumeva and Lilly of the West include:
- showcase at the European World of Bluegrass,, Voorthuizen, NL - 6 May 2005;
- Country festival in Thailweil (CH), 3/4 June 2005;
- Country festival in Presov (SL), 24/25 June 2005;
- New album release in September 2005

Lilly Drumeva has also produced a video clip to one of her self-penned songs which is available on request lili@retroradio.bg (see video feature on homepage - ed.)