Well, it's not every day that we make the cover (actually the homepage) of the
@RollingStone
. :) 2019 is going to be epic y'all! Get your tickets today!
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was born on this day in 1923. He would have been 99 years young today. We think of him everyday. We love and miss you Doc. Thanks for being the visionary and the man that you were. If you can, spin some of his music today and remember him fondly. 🎼❤
Prayers for the Prine family. Devastating loss for our world. His wisdom remains... “So if you're walking down the street sometime
And spot some hollow ancient eyes
Please don't just pass 'em by and stare
As if you didn't care, say, "Hello in there, hello” ❤️😢❤️
#MerleFest
is proud to announce our 2020 initial lineup that includes
@WillieNelson
& Family and
@AlisonKrauss
. It's been 20 years since Willie was here - wow! And we are so thrilled to have Alison return for 2020! Full initial lineup here:
We are THRILLED to announce
@theavettbros
are heading back to MerleFest for 2019. We can't wait to welcome the fellas back home! They will be closing out the festival on MerleFest Sunday. Get tickets here:
We hope that the live stream of the 2012 festival was enjoyed by all. Just know that MerleFest 2021 will be better than ever & will be such a wonderful reunion!!! Stay safe, stay strong, & let the music live on! Music. Moments. Memories.
#MerleFestFromHome
#MerleFestStrong
We are excited to share this news! We will be live streaming our MerleFest 2012 Watson & Cabin stage sets during April 23-26. This was Doc Watson's last year performing & their are some special sets that we think you will love. Tune in: . ❤️
The stages are set, The mics are out, the chairs are out, the vendors are ready, the food is already smelling amazing, and we are tapping our toes to sound checks tonight. All that is missing is YOU GUYS!! Safe travels and let the festival begin! See y'all tomorrow!!!
#MerleFest
What a beautiful, quiet moment backstage at MerleFest 2017 last year from Seth Avett of
@theavettbros
.
@Crackerfarm
& Seth, thanks so much for this recording...it is so special to us!
We are beyond thrilled with our new 2019 Posters! Thanks to
@thehalfandhalf
for the amazing design and print job. These will be on sale in the gift shop starting festival Thursday. Limited…
MerleFest 2019 was a huge success! Our 32nd festival was so fun - Amazing music, amazing artists, amazing fun & food, and most amazing was our fans. Thank you for making this festival a success. We adore each & every one of you!
Wow.
@brandicarlile
- thank you for coming back to MerleFest and the Watson Stage. You (and your buddies
@theavettbros
) blew us away! You made a perfect MerleFest day even more perfect!! Photos by
@FotoByFreas
We couldn't wait to spread the good news folks...
@NickelCreek
is heading to MerleFest 2023, playing on Sunday. We are so excited to have them back again! There is more good news on the way this coming Monday, so stay tuned!!
We've been saving this particular picture from our amazing Photographer Willa Stein that sums up the festival this year. Although we had rain and mud, we let our wings soar & enjoyed 4 days of Music. Moments. Memories. Get home safe folks & keep the songs in your hearts! ❤️🪕❤️🎻
The Waybacks, Mike Farris, & John Cowan bring Tom Petty's album FULL MOON FEVER to Hillside Album Hour
Free Fallin, Won't Back Down, Love Is a Long Road, A Face in the Crowd, Runnin' Down a Dream, and so many more epic songs!
Y'all be sure to mark your calendars for November 13, 2018...we will be announcing the initial lineup & tickets will go on sale that day. The MerleFest 2019 Train has left the station folks! Only 294 days to go!
MerleFest Today would have been the start of the 10-day countdown. But instead, let's celebrate the gardens of
@Wilkes_CC
. After all, it all started with a gardener, a musician who wanted to honor his son, and a vision to help.
#MerleFestStrong
#WCCtogether
Y'all ready for some good news!? 2018 tickets on sale and initial lineup announcement today at 12noon EST. Midnight Jam tickets discounted for 48 hours too!
Join us from Monday, May 25 - Friday, May 29 as we celebrate the life and legacy of Doc Watson with
#DocWatsonWeek
! We will post a video at the top of each hour, starting at 9am. Our artist friends have submitted videos of them playing a favorite Doc Watson song...We can't wait!
We just added
@sierrahull
to the MerleFest 2022 lineup! Natalie Hemby will not be able to perform this year. Sierra Hull will be playing on Friday on the Americana Stage at 12:45 pm and the Cabin Stage at 7:45 pm. Welcome Sierra - it's great having you back to MerleFest!
MerleFest 2018...Music.Moments.Memories. We are humbled. Thanks to everyone who came, volunteered, sang their hearts out, & everyone else in between. Doc & family are smiling down. Special thanks to
@LeonGodwin
@petebelltv
Ted Richardson & Andrew Johnson
Happiest of Birthdays to the one and only Del McCoury - We love you Del and hope your 80th Birthday is as wonderful as you are dear friend!
@delmccouryband
Photo by
@GavenusPhoto
Campus is BUZZING right now! We are putting the finishing touches on everything and getting ready to open the gates TOMORROW!! We can not wait and sincerely hope everyone has the best festival ever! Safe Travels Folks!!
#MerleFest22
The news about the Coronavirus is unsettling. We have been monitoring this since day 1 & will continue to do so. Our plan at present is to stay the course for MerleFest2020. We are putting plans in place w/ local health & safety officials to provide extra safety measures for all.