Watchhouse with Peter Rowan, MerleFest, and more

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.

Watchhouse, the North Carolina duo of Andrew Marlin & Emily Frantz, are known for their poignant songwriting and root music that resonates with younger audiences. Gaining acclaim from Rolling Stone and NPR, they've played sold-out shows at Red Rocks and Ryman Auditorium. Starting in local venues, their profound chemistry and masterful songs explore life’s mysteries and joys, amassing hundreds of millions of streams.