MerleFest, presented by Window World, has announced the initial lineup for MerleFest 2018, which will be held April 26th - 29th. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with the complete lineup to be... Continue Reading →
Southern Folklife Collection Partners With Yep Roc Records To Release Rare Recordings
Music lovers will soon be able to own a piece of rare audio history, thanks to a partnership between the Southern Folklife Collection (SFC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Yep Roc Records. “Music lovers and researchers have long come to Chapel Hill to hear the unique recordings that are in the... Continue Reading →
Get Ready For MerleFest 2017, Y’all
It's time to get your tickets for the 30th year of MerleFest, and this year's lineup is the business. First, some history: MerleFest, named to honor the memory of Doc Watson's late son, Eddy Merle Watson, was hosted by the legendary Doc Watson himself prior to his death. The gathering happens on the last weekend... Continue Reading →