A Look at Merlefest on The Best of Pickin

WHRO | By Barry Graham

Published April 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM EDT

Tune in late night Friday for two hours of traditional and progressive Bluegrass and some alt Country artists. Many are performing at the upcoming Merlefest, the annual gathering for Americana music lovers. We'll hear from Donna the Buffalo, Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, The Dead South and plenty of others. Also, music from the New Jersey based band Railroad Earth who are on a summer tour with many stops near southeastern Virginia. The band dates back to 2001 and has gone through numerous personnel changes but is still touring with its unique blend of bluegrass, jazz, Celtic, and rock infused music. Hear a great blend of artists- just perfect to kick off your Easter Weekend. Friday night at 10 on WHRV.

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Barry Graham

Barry Graham used to arrive at WHRO with a briefcase full of papers and lesson plans. For 32 years he taught US and Virginia Government in the Virginia Beach Public Schools. While teaching was always his first love, radio was a close second. While attending Old Dominion, Barry was program director at WODU, the college radio station. After graduating, he came to WHRO as an overnight announcer. Originally intending to stay on only while completing graduate school, he was soon hooked on Public Radio and today is the senior announcer on WHRV. In 2001, Barry earned his Ph.D in Urban Studies by writing a history of WHRO and analyzing its impact upon local education, policy and cultural arts organizations.

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