He says he is going spend the next few months playing in European poker events but also having fun with his friends and family.

VOA: special.2010.07.26

The first Merlefest,held in 1988, attracted just 4,000 fans who gathered to watch Merle's friends jamming on a few flatbed trucks.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

That's also where you can find out about the Festivalink.net releases of live sets by Merlefest performers, including a version of "Bonaparte's Retreat" featuring Doc Watson with Sam Bush, John Cowan,T.Michael Coleman and a few other friends.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07