WILKESBORO, N.C. — MerleFest 2010, presented by Lowe’s, is proud to announce the addition of the Grammy^®-nominated Zac Brown Band and legendary blues artist Taj Mahal, completing the performance lineup for Thursday night, April 29, 2010.

“We are excited to welcome the Zac Brown Band and Taj Mahal and know that their performances will thrill the Thursday night crowd,” says Festival Director Ted Hagaman. “Bringing them to MerleFest fulfills our mission of providing a diverse array of the very best musical talent.”

Wilkesboro, NC. — MerleFest 2010, slated for April 29 -May 2, is proud to announce the line up for the event’s 23rd year. The following artists will join host Doc Watson on the campus of Wilkes Community College for a celebration of “traditional-plus” music—a term Doc coined to describe the unique mix of traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, “plus whatever other styles we were in the mood to play.”…

The 35th Annual Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days festival will be held at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom, Ind., Sept. 23-26.

The highlight of this year’s festival is the official Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that takes place Saturday, Sept., 26 when the event celebrates the contributions…

Always Been a Rambler, directed by Yasha Aginsky, traces the journey of the New Lost City Ramblers, stars of the 1960s folk revival who pioneered the concept of urban musicians working side-by-side with authentic traditional musicians. They influenced generations of musicians, from folk-rock elder statesmen Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia to the contemporary African American string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

The DVD includes a “treasure trove of recently filmed and rare archival footage, photos and music. The film includes musical performances and interviews by…

Two presidents have honored him and one described him as “a national treasure.”

Before 2009 is put to bed, Arthel “Doc” Watson will find his rightful place in another small corner of the nation. He will be inducted this fall into Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame in Bean Blossom, Ind.

The induction will take place on Sept. 26, the final day of Uncle Pen Days, one of several music festivals held on the campgrounds and festival grounds once owned by Bill Monroe….