Merlefest Announces 2007 Lineup

Merlefest, the annual bluegrass/Americana music festival honoring finger-picking prodigy Eddie Merle Watson, has announced a 2007 lineup including Elvis Costello, Donna The Buffalo, The Duhks, Bela Fleck and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band among many others. In addition, Merle’s father and acclaimed folk/country musician Doc Watson will play with his grandson Richard. The event, which is now in its 20th year, will take place at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC on April 26-29, 2007.

Named the best finger-picking guitarist in folk, blues or country music in 1985 by Frets magazine, Merle Watson is remembered for his monumental talent and the touring and recording he accomplished with his father during the 70s and 80s. A tragic tractor accident ended the life of the lauded guitarist and father of two that same year, with the festival set up two years later. In its existence, Merlefest has generated $7.28 million to Wilkes Community College.

To order tickets and see the full artist lineup, visit the official website at merlfest.org/ or call 1-800-343-7857 (US only) or 336-838-6267 (non-US) weekdays.

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