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Peter Rowan at MerleFest

Peter Rowan at MerleFest 2025 – photo © Bryce LaFoon


Bryce LaFoon with Lightshifter Studio has shared a great many photos from this past weekend at MerleFest 2025, held annually in Wilkesboro, NC in memory of Doc Watson’s son, Merle. It serves as a benefit for Wilkes Community College, who are deeply grateful for the ongoing support.

More to come.

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Bryce LaFoon

Bryce is a music and wedding photographer from Asheville, NC. He covers bluegrass events in the south east including, MerleFest, Earl Scruggs Fest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, and Suwannee roots revival. When Bryce isn’t covering events, he spends his time in the North Carolina mountains with his wife and two boys going on little adventures.

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