As frontman of the Americana band the Black Lillies, Cruz Contreras has laid a musical foundation by tracing the history of America’s highways and byways. He draws inspiration from the myths and legends he’s encountered down the open road. “Stories are the biggest part of my life,” he says. “It’s an honor and a responsibility to be out there performing and telling other people’s stories.” Americana roots music, built on a foundation of traditional country, blues and folk.