MerleFest with The Teskey Brothers, Jerry Douglas, and more

Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey captivate with their soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for timeless albums, a Grammy nod, and ARIA wins, they're a global sensation.

Dobro master Jerry Douglas, a 15-time GRAMMY winner, revolutionized resonator guitar music, blending country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, and more. Known as “Dobro's matchless contemporary master” by The New York Times, he leads The Jerry Douglas Band and The Earls of Leicester and collaborates with stars like Garth Brooks and Paul Simon. He's co-music director of BBC's Transatlantic Sessions and a three-time CMA Musician of the Year.

Sam Bush, born in Bowling Green, KY, is a pivotal figure in progressive bluegrass, known for his masterful mandolin and fiddle skills. Founder of the New Grass Revival, he blended bluegrass with rock, jazz, and reggae. Bush's collaborations include working with Emmylou Harris and co-leading the bluegrass supergroup Strength in Numbers. He earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association and was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Popular albums include King of My World and Storyman. Dubbed the "Father of Newgrass," he's honored in his hometown.