With Boone mural completed, artist Scott Nurkin turns his attention to 9th Wonder
An artist who commemorates North Carolina’s musical heritage has just completed a mural of Doc and Merle Watson in Boone.
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WATCH: MerleFest In Five Minutes
MerleFest is an annual "traditional plus" music festival held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on the campus of Wilkes Community College.
Legendary Musicians Share The Makings Of MerleFest
Over the years, MerleFest has become an annual homecoming for both music fans and the artists who perform there. Two of the musicians who return every year and who knew the Watsons well spoke with WFDD's David Ford about Doc, Merle, and the festival that bears his name.