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MerleFest Announces Initial Lineup and Return of the Late Night Jam

Nancy PoseyNov 12, 2024November 12, 20240

November 12, 2024 (Wilkesboro, NC) The initial 2025 lineup for the 37th annual MerleFest, set for April 24–27, was announced today, with the return of some favorite North Carolina-based groups, including The Avett Brothers and Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange). This year’s lineup also includes the legendary singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt, IBMA...

INAUGURAL SOUTH STAR FESTIVAL IN HUNTSVILLE, AL

Britt BossertOct 4, 2024October 18, 20240

INAUGURAL SOUTH STAR FESTIVAL IN HUNTSVILLE, AL Despite the nonstop rain from Hurricane Helene, the first ever South Star Festival kicked off over the weekend. The festival was held at John Hunt Park in the heart of downtown Huntsville. The grounds were organized beautifully with the artists alternating between two stages....

Tribute to the Songs of 1974: AmericanaFest@Basement East

Nancy PoseySep 22, 2024September 22, 20240

Performer after perfomer opened with “How about this house band?” and no one considered it a cliché. Again this year, the Basement East hosts an annual favorite at the AmericanaFest, a celebration of the music of fifty years ago. Host Tim Jones and his team again put together their stellar...

Shoals Takeover @ The Blue Room

Nancy PoseySep 21, 2024October 5, 20240

The Blue Room hosted the Shoals Music Makers–Single Lock Takeover on Friday of AmericanaFest. The event gave a glimpse into the past and present of the Shoals music scene just two hours down the road from Music City. Hailing from Natchitoches and now living in Florence, Alabama, Caleb Elliott opened,...

Stella Prince and Friends: AmericanaFest@City Winery Lounge

Nancy PoseySep 18, 2024September 25, 20240

On the opening evening of AmericanaFest 2024, folk singer Stella Prince moderated an all-female panel of representatives of music industry roles—booking, songwriting, A&R, and, followed by performances by female artists. This was the second year Prince has participated in a session sponsored by Change the Conversation. The City Winery Lounge...

A Rookie’s Guide to AmericanaFest

Nancy PoseySep 14, 20240

The Americana Music Association will the 24th annual AmericanaFest from September 17–21, with seminars and panels for music professionals, as well as performances spread all across Nashville. While most Nashvillians are fully aware when the CMA Fest comes to town each summer, AmericanaFest may be one of Music City’s best...

MERLEFEST 2024: SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Nancy PoseyMay 6, 2024May 12, 20240

Saturday at MerleFest poses a challenge for festival-goers with a bad case of FOMO: At any given time slot, several stages beckon. With a choice of either seeing MerleFest favorite performers one more time or checking out some of the new acts on the lineup, the only guarantee is good...

MERLEFEST 2024: DAY ONE

Nancy PoseyApr 20, 2024May 5, 20240

The organizers of MerleFest 2024 did not start small, letting the festival build over four days. Instead, they pulled out the stops with some of the hottest bands in bluegrass today. Presley Barker opened on the Watson Stage, and by the time Dan Tyminski Band took the stage, the grounds...

MERLEFEST 2024 FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Nancy PoseyDec 4, 20230

December 4, 2023 (Wilkesboro, NC) Adding to the already stellar performers announced earlier, MerleFest has added a number of top-notch performers to the final lineup for MerleFest 2024. The festival, scheduled for April 25–28, will feature Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Sierra Hull, and...

MERLEFEST 2024 ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP

Nancy PoseyNov 14, 2023November 14, 20230

Organizers for MerleFest, the annual music festival held at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC, announced to day the initial lineup for next year’s even, scheduled for April 25–28, 2024. Going into its 36th year, MerleFest was founded by the music legend Doc Watson as a tribute to his son,...