Based in Boulder, Colorado, The Sweet Lillies formed in 2013 when classically-trained vocalist Julie Gussaroff met classically-trained violist Becca Bisque. Guitarist Dustin Rohleder joined the group in 2017. According to Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon, “…Over the years, I’ve seen them evolve from a folk-and-bluegrass group into a genre-bending powerhouse. Today…you’ll hear everything from their beautiful, soulful originals to creative reinventions of your favorite ‘90s hip-hop tracks….They’re always ready to have fun.” Themes of their songs include social justice issues, self-exploration, and evolution of the spirit.