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Music fans keeping an eye on their budgets will want to purchase
their tickets to MerleFest 2009, presented by Lowe’s, before
Friday, April 3. That is the last day to purchase 4-day
and 3-day tickets at the Early Bird price, representing an average
10 percent discount.
“During these economic times, all of us at MerleFest
want to do whatever we can to allow more fans to attend the
festival at a discount price,” said festival director Ted
Hagaman. “This year, perhaps more than any other,
it’s important for people to have a little diversion, to
relax and enjoy the music and the spirit of the event. That’s
why we extended our Early Bird deadline until April 3.”
MerleFest 2009, celebrating its 22nd year from April 23-26,
is already an entertainment value, offering four days of performances
by almost 100 artists on 15 stages on the campus of Wilkes Community
College, all at the same ticket prices as in 2008. Ticket purchases
can be made on the Web at www.merlefest.org or by calling 1-800-343-7857.
A complete lineup of artists is also posted on the Web site. As
in previous years, the list of performers fits the “traditional
plus” definition offered by Doc Watson when describing
the rich musical diversity that is a hallmark of the event.
MerleFest honors the memory of instrumental virtuoso Eddy Merle
Watson and the contributions of Doc and the entire Watson Family
to the musical traditions of the region and nation. Held on
the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North
Carolina, MerleFest began in 1988 as a fundraiser for the college
and remains the largest fundraiser for the institution.
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