Politics looked to fill every quiet moment at this weekend's Merlefest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With heavy names such as Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam pulling out of concerts in nearby cities ...

MerleFest has released its 2016 lineup, which includes John Prine, Dave Rawlings Machine, The Wood Brothers and more. MerleFest will take place April 28–May 1 on the campus of Wilkes Community College ...

Old Crow Medicine Show and Jerry Douglas are just two of the big names headed to MerleFest 2016, which is slated for April 28-May 1. OCMS made time to play MerleFest in 2014, and they'll be back for ...

Thursday night at Merlefest is generally the most difficult portion to attend. If you are not committed to camping for the full four days, it doesn’t make much sense to come for an abbreviated day.

Not changing much can be good. Keeping a diverse lineup and honoring the “traditional plus” Americana style loved by the Doc Watson family has made MerleFest one of the nation’s top music events, ...

MerleFest 2016, the four-day festival of Americana music at Wilkes Community College, has begun. The festival, which guitar legend Doc Watson started in 1988 in memory of his son, Merle, is expected ...

John Prine will headline next year’s MerleFest, making his first appearance at the annual roots festival in a decade. Also topping the lengthy bill are Dave Rawlings Machine, Jerry Douglas and the ...

MerleFest 2016 kicks off in Wilkesboro tomorrow (4/28/16)! Tickets are still available - WXII's Nicole Ducouer and Cameron Kent give you all the details.

MerleFest 2016 will begin accepting online applications for its volunteer program on Thursday. MerleFest 2016 will be April 28-May 1. Each volunteer receives free entry for each day a shift is worked ...