Singer, Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist: Cruz Contreras

<p>One of the most influential Americana guitarists and songwriters of the past decade, Cruz Contreras (ex-The Black Lillies, Robinella Electronic, CCStringband) delves into major moments in his creative evolution, from discovering his love of bluegrass to finding favorite artists like Guns N&#39;Roses and Strength in Numbers to joining his first band to collaborating with Friends of the show Megan McCormick and Ethan Ballinger. </p> <p>He also explains what makes letting go of a band such a grueling exercise  and how he approached his excellent latest album, Cosmico.</p> <p><br></p>