Lily Unless & The If Onlys

Based: New Orleans, LA — Active

Lily Unless & The If Onlys are a New Orleans four-piece playing original rockabilly and swamp country, built for a two-steppin', foot-stompin' good time.

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🎸 Signature Sound

Rockabilly / Swamp Country

💿 Then Try

"Hurricane"

📍 Regular Spot

Okay Bar & Saturn Bar

Their sound is designed for dancing: original country, rockabilly, and early rock & roll built for a two-step.

Editorial

Why We Love Lily Unless & The If Onlys

New Orleans has no shortage of brass and funk, which makes Lily Unless & The If Onlys' commitment to rockabilly and swamp country genuinely refreshing. Fronted by singer-songwriter Lily Unless, the four-piece has built a loyal following on the city's St. Claude and Bywater club circuit, playing original songs built purely for dancing. It's a corner of the New Orleans scene that doesn't get talked about as often, and this band is one of the best reasons to pay attention to it.

Biography

Original Rockabilly, Built for Dancing

Lily Unless & The If Onlys are a four-piece band based in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in original songs in a country, rockabilly, and early rock & roll style designed for dancing. Fronted by singer-songwriter Lily Unless, the band has built a following through regular performances at New Orleans clubs including Okay Bar, the Saturn Bar, and Le Bon Temps Roulé.

The band released a demo collection, Demos (Lily Unless & The If Onlys), on June 9, 2022, featuring the tracks "Hurricane," "Gotdamn Tennessee," "Talkin Shit," and "If Only," produced, mixed, and performed alongside collaborator Sam Le Beau. Lily Unless & The If Onlys continue to perform regularly around New Orleans, bringing their original brand of danceable country and rockabilly to clubs across the city.