MerleFest, presented by Window World, will hold its 36th annual festival April 25-28 on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Today festival organizers announced MerleFest pioneering artist John Cowan will join the already stellar lineup, including appearances by Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicester, and many more.

GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has announced the Now Is The Time Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience. The new show will make its debut with three special nights this June, each featuring two sets of symphonic music plus a third set of Haynes’ signature rock/soul blend alongside the debut of the new Warren Haynes Band.

On this day, March 10th, 2024, we at Grateful Web honor the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Norman Blake, a musician whose influence has seeped deeply into the roots of American folk and bluegrass music. As we celebrate his birthday, it's a moment to reflect on the indelible mark he has left on the world of music through his distinctive playing style, his impressive longevity in the industry, and his remarkable body of work.