Lily B Moonflower Shares Heartfelt Lead Single “By My Side,” ahead of forthcoming album, “Fairy of the Prairie”

Lily B Moonflower is a passionate songwriter with a velvet voice and a performer who finds joy in sharing her lifelong craft, carrying on traditions of roots music, and connecting with the souls of the world through song.  

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Festy GoNuts’ Take:

Lily B Moonflower is offering a fresh and welcome voice to storytelling and songwriting, which reflects her roots and her experience as a touring musician with her band MoonShroom.  The result is a Kansas-bred Americana vibe mixed with a sense of adventure, tradition blended with modern insight, a poetic depth that creates a fresh, new perspective to song.

“Fairy of the Prairie” is slated for a Fall 2026 release, but Lily has just released her first single from the album, “By My Side,” a heartfelt tribute to unconditional love, inspired by Moonflower’s dog, Honey.

We have a soft spot for any ode to a furry companion, and “By My Side” hits all the right notes.  Its upbeat groove makes you want to call your best buddy into the front of a pickup truck and hit the road, with the sun beaming down while your pup hangs his head out the window with a huge smile.

More than an ode to a pet, however, “By My Side” is a foot-stompin’ good time, with a singalong melody that lingers, and a warmth that leaves a smile.

Moonflower enlisted the help of the one and only Kyle Tuttle on the track.  The Grammy-winning banjo player adds a layer that blends perfectly with Moonflowers harmonies and drives the track without overpowering the story and intent.

If “By My Side” is any indication, “Fairy of the Prairie” is going to be a hit by a new rising star on a journey that we can’t wait to follow along, tapping our feet, singing with our head out the window, and a smile on our face!

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Press Release:

Lawrence, KS — May, 15, 2026 – Lily B Moonflower unveils “By My Side,” the lead single from her forthcoming debut solo album Fairy of the Prairie, alongside the premiere of its official music video. The single is a warm, heartfelt ode to unconditional love inspired by her dog, Honey. Rooted in the same prairie-born storytelling and emotional sincerity that defines her artistry, the track captures the deep bond between humans and their beloved pets. With its catchy hooks and heartfelt storytelling, “By My Side” showcases Moonflower’s signature ability to weave intimate life experiences into widely relatable music, setting the tone for Fairy of the Prairie, due out in Fall 2026.

Written in a moment of pure inspiration, “By My Side” was born at a home songwriting session with Honey at her feet. The song’s opening chorus came naturally to Moonflower as she reflected on the loyalty, joy, and irreplaceable presence her companion brings into every part of her life. What followed was a songwriting experience she describes as one of the most effortless and emotionally honest of her career, with lyrics flowing as freely as the landscapes and memories that have shaped her journey as an artist. “It was as if the lyrics just poured out,” Moonflower shares, reflecting on the writing process. “Honey has been by my side through everything throughout my 20’s—the good, the bad, every adventure we take, she is there, even on stage. This song is about that kind of love that never feels like enough time, but fills every day with joy.”

Built around vivid imagery and a melodic, singalong structure, “By My Side” blends playful warmth with emotional depth. Featuring Grammy Award winning Nashville based banjo player, Kyle Tuttle, this groovin tune is certainly a soundtrack for rompin thru the forest and drivin down your favorite backroad with your best friend. From golden-hued descriptions of her dog Honey’s appearance, to its anthem driven chorus, Moonflower’s new track transforms a personal tribute into a universal love song—one that speaks to anyone who has ever felt the comfort and devotion of a loyal companion.

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Catch Lily B Moonflower On Tour With Her Band MoonShroom :

5/1 Garden City, ID at Brown Beard Barrel House

5/2 Eugene, OR at Hybrid Gallery

5/3 Astoria, OR at Fort George Beer

5/5 Portland, OR at Laurelthirst Pub

5/6 Cottage Grove, OR at Axe and Fiddle

5/8 Bend, OR at Homegrown Fest

5/15 North Platte, NE at Pal’s Brewing

5/22 Medicine Park, OK at Roots Ball

5/24 Eureka Springs, AR at Strings on the Kings Fest

6/4 Columbia, MO at Rose Music Hall

6/5 French Village, MO at Cosmic Kinection, Astral Valley

6/6 Olive Branch, MS at Mississippi Moon Festival

6/26 Eau Claire, WI at Blue Ox Music Fest

6/30 Baraboo, WI at Tumbled Rock Brewing

7/3 North Liberty, IA at Red White and Bluegrass Fest

7/15 Pomeroy, OH at Starwood Festival

7/18 Indianapolis, IN at The Mousetrap

7/25 Gleason, WI at Moondance Music Festival

7/31 Tahlequah, OK at Terp Float Festival

8/15 Huntsville, UT Snow Basin Resort

8/21 Steamboat, CO at Schmiggity’s

9/24 Winfield, KS at Duck Jam Concert Series

9/26 Vincennes, IN at First City Music Festival

10/9 Eureka Springs, AR at Hillberry Music Festival