Jim Avett has been a staple of Merlefest for many years now from sitting in with many performers on the Watson stage to hosting the Sunday morning gospel set on the Creek side stage.  I spoke with him during Merlefest 2019 to get insight in to his musical history, growing up in rural NC and yes, a little bit about those other Avetts. From his Facebook page:  Jim Avett of Concord, North Carolina, is the son of a Methodist minister...

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