More Merlefest commentary on CMT.com
CMT.com’s Country Music Blog has just published Merlefest remembrances from three bluegrass artists. Rhonda Vincent, Blue Highway (Tim Stafford) and Sierra Hull share some thoughts about last weekend’s mega-fest in North Wilkesboro, NC.
Sierra had an especially poignant memory to cherish from Merlefest ‘08.
“One thing that was particularly exciting about this year’s Merlefest is that it was the first in which I’ve had my new album, Secrets (out May 6 on Rounder) for sale. Upon arriving to the festival Friday morning, I had not even seen a final packaged copy of the record yet. They were shipped directly there, hot off the printer! It was quite funny then having someone in the crowd bring me a copy to sign — that was my first time seeing it!”
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Our friend Ted Lehmann spent last week at Merlefest, and provides some excellent reporting on his web site - along with dozens of photos of the performers, the attendees and the overall vibe.
The festival has reported that more than 70,000 people had been on site for the event through last Saturday,...
Tickets for Merlefest 2006 go on sale to the general public this coming Tuesday at 2 PM EST. Advance ticket sales for reserved seating has now closed.
the Box Office will reopen on November 8 at 2:00 PM EST to the general public for purchase of all types of tickets and passes...The Box Office will...
Destination festival Merlefest has just announced it's artist lineup for 2007. The event is scheduled to be held April 26-29, 2007. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday November 14, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST.
Remember that this line up is subject to revision between now and next April. Personally I'm glad to...
We found some more great Merlefest coverage online.
Cindy Baucom has posted a number of photos she took during the festival on her Knee Deep In Bluegrass blog. She has shots from stage shows, from backstage and some in the vendors' area.
Tom Bibey has extensive Merlefest commentary available on...
Rounder has put together an online video bio to introduce young mandolin sensation Sierra Hull in preparation for the upcoming release of her debut CD, Secrets, on May 6.
The video mixes interview segments with both Sierra and co-producer Ron Block, with photos, video clips and audio from the new...
Merlefest 2007 begins this week. I'm sure this year will see another large crowd at the festival, but what about those of us that can't make it? Well this year, we can listen in online.
All week long mvyradio.com will be broadcasting all weekend long from the festival. Thursday through Sunday they...
One of the many wonderful facets of Merlefest is the various competitions that take place each year during the festival.
Firstly, there is the annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest in which there are four categories.
This year's winners are Love Gone By by Carol Hausner and Colin McCaffrey of...
Recently we reported news of the forthcoming CD by Sierra Hull. Now, with the impending release next month, plans for the promotional push are falling into place.
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If you weren't among the reported 76,000 in attendance at Merlefest last weekend, you can get a taste of the proceedings online. Our friend Ted Lehmann has dozens of photos posted on his blog, Bluegrass, Books, and Brainstorms.
Ted was on hand Tuesday through Sunday, and captured acts from the many...
We just heard that WIVK's Americana Highway with Jack Ryan will be giving away one pair of 4-day General Admission passes to MerleFest 2006. For details on how to register to win, visit AmericanaHighway.com or tune in at 10:45 pm (EST). The show can be found on your dial at 107.7 FM in Knoxville, TN....
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