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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...

Tony Trischka’s ‘Earl Jam’ Gets Grammy Nomination

Nancy PoseyNov 11, 2024November 11, 20240

This year has been good to Tony Trischka, but not without major effort on his part. With his own place solidly secured in the world of bluegrass banjo, Trischka has taken on a labor of love honoring one of his banjo heroes Earl Scruggs. With the release of Earl Jam,...