The Scene
Thirty years ago, the legendary Doc Watson founded MerleFest to honor the memory of his son who died in a tragic accident. Now 80,000 fans gather every spring on the campus of Wilkes Community College for America's largest roots festival. Legends mix with newcomers to perform surprising collaborations of bluegrass, folk, and Americana.
2023 Lineup
Donna the Buffalo
- Andy May
- Banknotes
- Black Opry Revue
- Carol Rifkin
- Charles Welch
- Donna the Buffalo
- Jack Lawrence
- Jeff Little
- Jerry Douglas
- Jim Lauderdale
- Joe Smothers
- Laura Boosinger
- Little Feat
- Marcus King
- Maren Morris
- Mark Bumgarner
- Miko Marks
- Mitch Greenhill
- Pete & Joan Wernick
- Peter Rowan
- Presley Barker
- Roy Book Binder
- Sam Bush
- Scythian
- T. Michael Coleman
- Tanya Tucker
- The Avett Brothers
- The InterACTive Theatre of Jef
- The Kruger Brothers
- The Local Boys
- The Waybacks
- Tony Williamson
- Wayne Henderson
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