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10th Annual MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove 2007

Local favorites Maynard Holbrook and the Kruger Brothers at the Music Fest near Boone North Carolina

Recommended Listening:

The Three Pickers (Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs " Audio CD
Click on the CD cover at right to learn more at Amazon.com
Review from Amazon.com (see link below) : "For one historic evening, American music legends Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson and Ricky Skaggs joined forces as The Three Pickers, to film a concert for Public Television. The music they made before a North Carolina audience is as relaxed as a front porch picking session, informed by the skill and good humor of three master musicians who contributed so much to the creation and evolution of bluegrass music. With special guest Alison Krauss. Includes bonus documentary."

All photos and illustrations by Pat Johns ©2007
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The Kruger Brothers have become quite special to the MusicFest audience over the years. They have been the hosts of the event in the years that Doc could not attend and their appreciation of American Bluegrass and folk music (learned in their native Switzerland !) combined with their exceptional talent makes them an important part of the MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove family. Singer Maynard Holbrook joins them for a festival favorite, "Working on a Building".
Naomi and the Old Folks at the Music Fest near Boone North Carolina 2007

Naomi and the Home Folks entertained the growing crowd on Friday and Saturday.

Throughout the day on Saturday there were performances on the main stage and in Southern Exposure's Solar Stage sponsored by High Country Press, a new part on MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove.
Local Sugar Grove residents enjoy a break at the Music Fest near Boone North Carolina 2007

Many local residents attend the MusicFest each year. The facilities, great food vendors and overall festival management make the outstanding music event a treasured outing for Sugar Grove/Cove Creek residents.

MusicFest also draws people from outside the area who appreciate the intimate setting of the event.

A festival favorite - Kettle Corn at the Music Fest near Boone North Carolina 2007The fine weather and return of Doc Watson provided a great turnout for the food vendors this year.

Barbeque prepared on site, coffee brewed with beans roasted on site, kettle corn, pizza, homemade potato chips, ice cream and more kept the crowd satisfied for the 2 day event.

11-year old fidler Maura Shawn Scanlin at the Music Fest near Boone North Carolina 2007

"The Old Cove Creek High School, home of the Doc and Merle Watson Folk Art Museum, is a great place to enjoy live music. Nestled in Sugar Grove, NC, the historic WPA-built school and surrounding grounds come alive with fantastic picking in a laid back outdoor setting where everyone can see the stage and hear the music while they mingle with the musicians." ~ www.docwatsonmusicfest.org (see link below)

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