World of Bluegrass 2016

Steve Johnson, co-host of MerleFest Radio Hour, currently works as the Artist Relations Manager for Wilkes Community College/ MerleFest. Prior to joining Wilkes Community College, Johnson was the President and CEO of Mountain Music Entertainment, an artist management and publicity... Read More →

Jeremiah Jenkins is Managing Partner of Black Bear Productions, which produces the Red Wing Roots Music Festival, hosted by The Steel Wheels in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Over the last 15 years he has produced hundreds of concerts and festivals at various venues in Virginia... Read More →

Jean Spivey is Executive Director of Old Settler’s Music Festival, a four day, four stage roots music festival located just outside Austin, Texas. Showcasing 30+ artists, the event draws 17,000 people over the weekend. As the only full-time staff member, she directs most aspects... Read More →