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MerleFest 2014 creates musical memories, introduces new talent

My review of MerleFest 2014

http://m.godanriver.com/entertainment_lifestyles/entertainment/merlefest-creates-musical-memories-introduces-new-talent/article_14e6b574-d0c5-11e3-8a89-0017a43b2370.html?mode=jqm


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Music legend Merle Haggard to perform at MerleFest 2014

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As reported first by Billboard.com today, MerleFest organizers have annouced that legendary country music artist Merle Haggard will perform for the first time at MerleFest as he closes MerleFest 2014 in Wilkesboro, N.C., on Sunday, April 27. Continue reading →


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Had the opportunity to interview Jay Franck of Asheville-based Sanctum Sully, voted one of Western N.C.’s top three bluegrass bands, this week for MerleFest and Rooster Walk previews. If you haven’t heard of Rooster Walk, an up-and-coming music festival held over Memorial Day Weekend in Martinsville, Va., check out my review from last year’s event here.