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Old Crow Medicine Show, Sturgill Simpson to perform Saturday, May 2, at Koka Booth in Cary, N.C.

Fans of Old Crow Medicine Show and Sturgill Simpson are in for a treat at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. Simpson is opening for the group with North Carolina ties that just won best folk album from the Grammys for “Remedy.” And Simpson, the Kentucky singer-songwriter crossover artist, just wrapped up performances at Cali’s Coachella AND Stagecoach music festivals. Advance tickets are $35 for lawn seats and can be purchased online here. Continue reading

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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