Various Artists: Docfest

If one artist captures the true essence of Americana music, that artist would be Doc Watson. Doc Watson's music spans all ends of the Americana music genre as he covers blues, bluegrass, folk, old time, gospel and even country music. FGM Records, an independent music label and the audio arm of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, offers this eighteen-track extravaganza for lovers of americana music in "Doc Fest: A Tribute to Doc Watson and His Musical Partners Merle Watson and Jack Lawrence". Performed by today's top flatpickers, each artist has interpreted a song they first heard by Doc as he played it with either Merle or Jack. Doc Watson has for decades entertained and inspired musicians and fans alike playing bluegrass, folk, blues, southern gospel and old time music. This marvelous collection is a fitting tribute to his mastery of the flatpicking style that he applied so effortlessly to all genres. Southern Music is proud to be associated with this classy tribute to the legendary Doc Watson. Available in stores or here on Southern Music Digital.