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
- AJ Lee & Blue Summit
- Alison Brown
- Andy Cohen
- Andy May
- Anna Lynch
- B Townes
- Banknotes
- Bee Taylor
- Black Opry Revue
- Carol Rifkin
- Charles Welch
- Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
- Cole Chaney
- Compton And Newberry
- Dom Flemons
- Donna the Buffalo
- I Draw Slow
- Jack Lawrence
- Jeff Little
- Jeff Little Trio
- Jerry Douglas
- Jim Lauderdale
- Joe Smothers
- Josh Goforth
- Ken Crouse
- Kruger Brothers
- Laura Boosinger
- Little Feat
- Marcus King
- Maren Morris
- Mark Bumgarner
- Mike Lightnin’ Wells
- Miko Marks
- Mitch Greenhill
- Nigel Wearne
- Pete & Joan Wernick
- Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
- Presley Barker
- Roy Book Binder
- Sam Bush Band
- Scythian
- StillHouse Junkies
- T. Michael Coleman
- Tanya Tucker
- Taylor Rae
- Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive
- The Avett Brothers
- The Brothers Comatose
- The Local Boys
- The Local Honeys
- The Waybacks
- The Youngers
- Todd Albright
- Tommy Prine
- Tony Williamson
- Wayne Henderson
- Yasmin Williams
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Nearby Concerts
Apr 27Thu 7:30 PM
Brett Young: Five, TOUR, Three, Two, One, TourHarrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville / Asheville, NC
Apr 27Thu 8:00 PM
The Cadillac ThreeThe Underground / Charlotte, NC
Apr 28Fri 6:30 PM
ObituaryThe Underground / Charlotte, NC
Apr 28Fri 7:30 PM
WilcoHarrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville / Asheville, NC
Apr 28Fri 7:30 PM
Air SupplySpartanburg Memorial Auditorium / Spartanburg, SC
Apr 28Fri 8:00 PM
Big Daddy LoveThe Premier / Hickory, NC
Apr 28Fri 8:00 PM
The GardenThe Fillmore Charlotte / Charlotte, NC
Apr 28Fri 8:00 PM
Ben Folds With The Greensboro SymphonySteven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts / Greensboro, NC
Apr 28Fri 8:00 PM
David CrossThe Orange Peel / Asheville, NC
Apr 28Fri 8:00 PM
David CrossThe Orange Peel / Asheville, NC
Apr 28Fri 8:00 PM
Michal Menert & Late Night RadioSalvage Station - Indoor Stage / Asheville, NC
Apr 28Fri 11:00 PM
The LacsCoyote Joes / Charlotte, NC
Apr 29Sat 7:30 PM
WilcoWhite Oak Amphitheatre / Greensboro , NC
Apr 29Sat 7:30 PM
Kenny Chesney: I Go Back TourGreensboro Coliseum Complex / Greensboro, NC
Apr 29Sat 8:00 PM
Snow Tha Product - The Quince I Never Had TourThe Underground / Charlotte, NC
Apr 29Sat 8:00 PM
MUNAThe Fillmore Charlotte / Charlotte, NC
Apr 29Sat 8:00 PM
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan "Up Close & Personal"Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts / Greensboro, NC
Apr 29Sat 8:00 PM
The GardenThe Orange Peel / Asheville, NC
Apr 29Sat 8:00 PM
The GardenThe Orange Peel / Asheville, NC
Apr 29Sat 8:00 PM
Thurston Howell: A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular!Salvage Station - Indoor Stage / Asheville, NC