MerleFest Adds Five More Artists to 2017 Lineup

WILKESBORO, N.C. (December 06, 2016 Press Release) – MerleFest, presented by Window World and slated for April 27-30, 2017, has just announced five more artists added to the 2017 lineup:  Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives,   Sarah Jarosz,   The Steel Wheels,  The Kruger Brothers  and   Mipso.  MerleFest 2017 will be the 30th  annual homecoming where musicians and music fans return to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Many artists who have graced the stages over the past three decades plan to return for the celebration! MerleFest has already announced over 75 artists, including  Zac Brown Band with a very special acoustic set,  Del McCoury Band,  Jim Lauderdale,  Sam Bush,  Jerry Douglas,  Peter Rowan,  Mountain Heart  and many more. The rest of the packed lineup for MerleFest 2017 will roll out over the next few months.

Tickets for MerleFest 2017 are on sale now and may be purchased at  MerleFest.org  or by calling  1-800-343-7857. A three-tiered pricing structure is again offered for MerleFest 2017.  Early Bird Tier 1 ticket discount is available through  February 12, 2017. Early Bird Tier 2 ticket discount will run from  February 13, 2017, through  April 27, 2017. The third price tier will be gate pricing.  Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the extended early bird discount.

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