Behind the Strings: A Conversation with Julie Gussaroff of The Sweet Lilies

Show Notes:
In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby sits down with Julie Gussaroff, upright bassist, vocalist, and mandolin player for The Sweet Lilies, to discuss the band’s unique fusion of Americana, folk, rock, and even hip hop. Julie shares the band's origins, her creative process, and what it's like working with producer Sergio Rios in Los Angeles. From the band's beginnings as a string duo to evolving into a full four-piece with drums, Julie dives deep into how the band’s sound has matured.

Featured Tracks:

• "Bad Moon Rising"

• "Tables Turning"

• "Words"

The Sweet Lillies (Photo: Dave Vann)

Highlights of the conversation include:

• How The Sweet Lilies came together and formed their distinct string Americana style

• Insight into their songwriting process and how they blend various genres

• A behind-the-scenes look at recording new material in L.A. with producer Sergio Rios

• Stories from their summer tour and the inspiration they find on the road

• A preview of their upcoming show at the Sweetwater Music Hall on September 25th

The music featured in this episode was from The Sweet Lilies' latest album, Cover to Cover, including their rendition of "Bad Moon Rising" and the tracks "Tables Turning"  and “Words” from their Equality album.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Tickets to Sweet Lilies’ Sweetwater Music Hall show on 9/25: sweetwatermusichall.com

• The Sweet Lilies' official website: sweetlilies.com

• Follow The Sweet Lilies on Instagram: @thesweetlilies

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