traditional music

The Biscuit Eaters. (Photo courtesy of Meredith Wilkerson)

Family band The Biscuit Eaters on spreading joy, and Surry County's traditional music community

Amy Diaz

The Biscuit Eaters is one of three bands playing WFDD’s Spring Fling event this weekend. They’re a bluegrass family band from Surry County made up of five kids between six and 15 years old, and their parents, Meredith and Jason Wilkerson.

Bonnie Raitt performs during the Tribute to Fats Domino at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2018 in New Orleans. She's scheduled to headline MerleFest in April. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Arts & Music

Bonnie Raitt to headline 2025 MerleFest

Paul Garber

The festival continues the legacy of High Country musician Doc Watson and his son Merle.

Mandolin players at the 2022 MerleFest. 2023 marks the 35th year of the festival. Photo by Jim Gavenus courtesy of MerleFest.

Arts & Music

MerleFest to celebrate two milestones in 2023 with 'traditional plus' music

Paul Garber

MerleFest organizers have announced their schedule for this year’s festival in Wilkes County with music to honor two important milestones. The festival…