The countdown is on! MerleFest, presented by Window World, is almost here. With just one week to go until music fans from all walks of life gather for the annual springtime pilgrimage to Wilkesboro, NC, the anticipation is as palpable as ever.
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MerleFest Shares Stage Schedules for 2024 Event
MerleFest, presented by Window World, will hold its 36th annual festival April 25-28 on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Today festival organizers announced MerleFest pioneering artist John Cowan will join the already stellar lineup, including appearances by Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicester, and many more.
MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup
MerleFest, presented by Window World, has added Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Sierra Hull, Dan Tyminski Band, and more to its 2024 lineup. Taking place April 25-28 on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the 36th annual celebration of “traditional plus” music and founding legend, Doc Watson, promises an unforgettable weekend featuring a treasure trove of A-list talent, including first-time performers as well as familiar MerleFest veterans.
MerleFest Announces Initial Lineup
MerleFest, presented by Window World, has announced the initial lineup for its 36th annual event, taking place April 25-28, 2024, on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Leading the breadth of can’t-miss performances this year are Grammy-winning rogue-folk ensemble Old Crow Medicine Show (celebrating both their 25th anniversary and nearly 25 years since their MerleFest debut in 2000), Red Dirt stalwarts Turnpike Troubadours, decorated blues-rock duo The Teskey Brothers, and recently reunited bluegrass sensation Nickel Creek. MerleFest favorites Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicester, and more are also set to appear. View the initial lineup below. Additional artists are to be announced in the coming weeks.
MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, And Late Night Jam Hosts, Hogslop String Band
MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2022, which will be held April 28-May 1, 2022. Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, and The Steel Wheels will join an already outstanding lineup which includes performances by Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, Old Crow Medicine Show,… Read more »
ICYMI: MerleFest Announces Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, and We Banjo 3
MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the second round of artist additions for MerleFest 2022, which will be held April 28-May 1, 2022. Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, and We Banjo 3 will join an already impressive lineup which includes performances by Emmylou Harris,… Read more »
MerleFest Shares Initial Lineup For 2022 Festival
Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, and more to perform April 28 – May 1, 2022
Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam Announced for MerleFest 2019
MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2019, which will be held April 25-28. 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. Today’s lineup announcement includes Wynonna & The Big Noise, Keb’ Mo’, The Earls of Leicester, Sam Bush, Tyler Childers, Peter Rowan and The Free Mexican Air Force, and many more. Go to Country Music On Tour for more details!
MerleFest Returns For 2018
MERLEFEST will again return to the campus of WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE in WILKESBORO, NC with the 2018 festival being held THURSDAY, APRIL 26th through SUNDAY, APRIL 29th. The lineup for MERLEFEST 2018 will include KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, JAMEY JOHNSON, ROBERT EARL KEEN, THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, BALSAM RANGE AND THE ATLANTA POPS ORCHESTRA ENSEMBLE, “MISSION TEMPLE… Read more »
10 Must-See Artists at MerleFest 2018
Ten Fresh Faces You Can’t Miss at MerleFest 2018 Band Competition Tradition Continues WILKESBORO, N.C. (March 6, 2018) – For 30 years, MerleFest, presented by Window World, has been known for discovering new talent in American roots music. From Old Crow Medicine Show to Gillian Welch, the Avett Brothers to Tift Merritt, many artists’ careers… Read more »