Merle Fest 2009

Tickets are now on sale for Merle Fest 2009 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Last year's festival featured Levon Helm, Marty Stuart, the Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dr. Ralph Stanley and a ton more...This year's lineup features Doc Watson, Tift Merritt, Sam Bush, Donna the Buffalo, the Duhks, Travis Tritt and the incomparable Emmylou Harris, and a ton more.

I've never been to Merle Fest, but I have heard nothing but great things about this little festival in North Carolina. Check it out.

TONIGHT: Donna the Buffalo - Valarium - Knoxville

Donna the Buffalo brings the herd to try and trample the Valarium tonight for a FREE promotional show tonight for New Belgium Beer. Get your free DTB tickets wherever New Belgium beers are served. Check with your favorite local Knoxville bar or tavern for details. Tickets are still available. Doors are at 7, show starts at 8 with Big Country's Empty Bottle.

You must be 21+...sorry youngsters. You'll have your day sometime too.