News - September 2004

Bulgarian bluegrass band Lilly of the West had a very strong performing schedule in June/July: concerts for the British and American embassies in Sofia, appearances on the Bulgarian National and satellite TV, an open-air concert on Parliament Square in Sofia, and many openings of governmental events. The band has also headlined the promotion campaign of Carlsberg beer, playing several open-air concerts around Bulgaria.

The band has teamed up with Slovak musicians Michal Barok ('Meantime') and Roman Sykora ('Earthquake') for recordings and future touring plans. In addition to her work with her band Lilly Drumeva is co-owner and presenter at Retro Radio Network, Bulgaria's most popular private radio station. She also co-hosts a country & bluegrass show on Bulgaria's National Radio.

Bands may submit their material to:

Lilly Drumeva, Marin Drinov 25/3, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria
or email lili[at symbol ]retroradio.bg.

Lilly's recent performance at the
Black Sea Festival "Apolonia",
4th September 2004