Kruger Brothers

MerleFest is a premier music festival held annually in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, founded by Doc Watson in 1988 to honor the memory of his son, Eddy Merle Watson. The event celebrates a unique "traditional plus" blend of music, featuring bluegrass, Americana, folk, and rock performances across multiple stages at Wilkes Community College.

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion is an annual three-day music festival in downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, that celebrates the city's heritage as the birthplace of country music. The event features a diverse lineup of Americana, bluegrass, and roots music performed across multiple stages spanning the historic state line.