Doc Watson has been gone for more than a decade, and yet his music and legacy remain more alive and relevant than ever. And thanks to the ongoing MerleFest, which brings a wide-ranging cast from the Americana world to Doc’s North Carolina stomping grounds every April, that’s not going to change anytime soon. We consider the enduring impact of Doc through conversations with some of those who bear his stamp, including Gillian Welch and Jerry Douglas, in this special episode of Carolina Calling.

Music featured in this episode:

Doc Watson - "Sittin' on Top of the World"

Doc & Merle Watson - "Jimmy’s Texas Blues"

Gillian Welch - "Everything Is Free"

Andrew Marlin - "Erie Fidler"

Doc Watson - "Tom Dooley"

Doc & Merle Watson - "Sheeps In The Meadow / Stoney Fork"

Doc & Merle Watson - "Poor Boy Blues"

Doc Watson - "And Am I Born to Die"

Doc Watson - "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains"

Jerry Douglas - "A New Day Medley"

Doc Watson - "The Last Thing On My Mind"

Carolina Calling is produced by The Bluegrass Situation and Come Hear NC