May 2005

Lilly and Band awarded fourth place, out of 40 bands at EWOB 2005. (European World of Bluegrass festival)

Lilly is elected in the board of EBMA - the European Bluegrass Music Association. This is a great success, it is for 4 years and Lilly intends to get involved as much as possible and help bluegrass in Europe. A short report and press release is to follow.

Lilly's American trip.

Bulgarian singer/bandleader, radio DJ Lilly Drumeva recently returned from a successful trip to the United States, where she gave concerts in Tennessee, Maryland and Delaware. A highlight of the trip was an appearance in Nashville at the "Suttler" with Al Coll (Dobro), Jesse Brock (mandolin) and Andy Wyatt (bass), which was broadcast live on Americana Tonight. Lilly also attended the IBMA's annual Leadership Bluegrass Programme in Nashville, becoming one of this year's twenty-four graduates. Lilly and her band Lilly of the West recently appeared at the European World of Bluegrass in Netherlands and have a busy summer ahead including festivals in Thailweil, Switzerland and Presov, Slovakia.

©Maverick magazine - June 2005

CD released - see "Albums" page

DVD released see "Albums" page