When the MerleFest lineup is announced every year, certain names generate huge buzz, particularly when making first-time appearances at the festival. For 2025, Bonnie Raitt
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When Mo Pitney and John Meyer set out to record Cherokee Pioneer, their first full-length album as Pitney Meyer, they established themselves firmly within the
In their latest album Unravel, the Chicago-based band Henhouse Prowlers incorporates such classic bluegrass songs as “Honey Will You Be Mine?” and “Headin’ for a
Marc Scibilia delivered an electrifying and heartfelt performance at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN, blending his signature mix of soulful rock and singer-songwriter intimacy. The
For Michigan-based bluegrass band Full Cord, MerleFest has long been the kickoff of festival season. Guitarist Eric Langejans and bassist Todd Kirchner both attended the
Woody Platt describes his MerleFest experience as an interesting evolution. “Back in college, we flocked to the festival,” he said, “but mainly to go on
Nashville’s Basement East was the scene of a star-studded tribute to iconic singer-songwriter Bobby Bare on his 90th birthday. Presented by the Americana Music Association,