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Wilkes County, NC: Where the Mountains Begin
Wilkes County has a complicated history and an uncomplicated music scene. MerleFest started here in 1988 as a tribute to Eddy Merle Watson and his father Doc. It has grown into one of the most respected roots music festivals in the country. Four days, every April. Music that spans bluegrass, old-time, Americana, blues, folk, and Celtic without trying to be all things to everyone. The Scotch-Irish roots of this county run through its crafts as much as its sound. The Brushy Mou
Nov 11, 2022
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