MerleFest Wilkesboro Tickets - Wilkes Community College

MerleFest with Tanya Tucker, Donna The Buffalo, and more

Apr 30, 2023 · Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC

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Tanya Tucker

1 concert

Born in Seminole, Texas, Tanya Tucker is a modern country legend with 23 Top 40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 10 No.1 hits, 2 GRAMMYs, and 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame honor.

Donna The Buffalo

13 concerts

Donna The Buffalo blends folk-rock and roots music, known for festival gigs at Bonnaroo and Newport. They've backed artists like The Avett Brothers and toured with legends like Los Lobos, plus started the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival.

Bella White

3 concerts

Calgary-born Bella White blends fresh country/folk with deep bluegrass roots. Known for her debut album "Just Like Leaving," she embraces musical freedom, transcending traditional styles as a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Peter Rowan

13 concerts

Grammy-winning roots artist Peter Rowan, born in Wayland, MA, is a key figure in progressive bluegrass. Known for guitar, yodeling, and mandolin, he collaborated with Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and Tony Rice. His bands include Earth Opera and Old & in the Way. Notable solo albums are New Moon Rising and Dust Bowl Children. Rowan's collaborations feature Ricky Skaggs and Gillian Welch, with projects ranging from Tex-Mex to Hawaiian styles.

Jim Lauderdale

5 concerts

Born in Troutman, NC, Jim Lauderdale is a versatile singer/songwriter key to the '90s Americana movement. Known for blending country, pop, rock, blues, and bluegrass, his acclaimed works include "Planet of Love," collaborations with Dr. Ralph Stanley, and hit compositions for stars like George Strait. Lauderdale collaborated with icons such as Dwight Yoakam and Buddy Miller; his prolific career is marked by multiple albums, critical acclaim, and an eclectic style.

Scythian

1 concert

Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian delivers a high-energy fusion of Celtic, Eastern European, and Appalachian roots music, creating barn-dance, rock concert vibes.