Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
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Free annual music festival in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2025!
On to 2026. We'll see you in the Park in October!
Thanks for being with us in 2025, and take care of each other till we meet again.
(Photo: John Margaretten )
Thanks for being with us in 2025, and take care of each other till we meet again.
(Photo: John Margaretten )
December 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
On to 2026. We'll see you in the Park in October!
Thanks for being with us in 2025, and take care of each other till we meet again.
(Photo: John Margaretten )
Thanks for being with us in 2025, and take care of each other till we meet again.
(Photo: John Margaretten )
On Sunday, we lost soul legend Don Bryant, pictured here performing on the Banjo stage with the Bo-Keys in 2017. If you were lucky enough to catch their set, you witnessed a classic return to old school R&B. Rest in peace Don.
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On Sunday, we lost soul legend Don Bryant, pictured here performing on the Banjo stage with the Bo-Keys in 2017. If you were lucky enough to catch their set, you witnessed a classic return to old school R&B. Rest in peace Don.
Here's a little early Christmas present from all of us at HSB: the transcendent, amazing, never-to-be-forgotten set on the Swan Stage by Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles!
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December 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Here's a little early Christmas present from all of us at HSB: the transcendent, amazing, never-to-be-forgotten set on the Swan Stage by Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles!
Watch now! hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/alan-...
@tbt-duluth.bsky.social
@lowtheband.bsky.social
#AlanSparhawk
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@tbt-duluth.bsky.social
@lowtheband.bsky.social
#AlanSparhawk
We are all devastated by the passing today of singer, songwriter, guitarist and all around remarkable guy Joe Ely. Joe has been a beloved member of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass family since the festival began 25 years ago.
Rest easy, Joe.
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#theflatlanders
Rest easy, Joe.
#joeely
#theflatlanders
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 AM
We are all devastated by the passing today of singer, songwriter, guitarist and all around remarkable guy Joe Ely. Joe has been a beloved member of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass family since the festival began 25 years ago.
Rest easy, Joe.
#joeely
#theflatlanders
Rest easy, Joe.
#joeely
#theflatlanders
We are delighted to unveil Portals to the Past Episode 6: Texas, looking back on some legendary sets over the years with artists and songs from the Lone Star State.
Now streaming on HSB TV: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/e6-te...
Now streaming on HSB TV: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/e6-te...
December 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We are delighted to unveil Portals to the Past Episode 6: Texas, looking back on some legendary sets over the years with artists and songs from the Lone Star State.
Now streaming on HSB TV: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/e6-te...
Now streaming on HSB TV: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/e6-te...
When Raul Malo (pictured playing with the Mavericks in 2015) sang, most people made comparisons to velvet or chocolate. Another musical giant who left us too soon, his passing leaves another hole in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Photo: Jay Blakesberg
#raulmalo
#themavericks
Photo: Jay Blakesberg
#raulmalo
#themavericks
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
When Raul Malo (pictured playing with the Mavericks in 2015) sang, most people made comparisons to velvet or chocolate. Another musical giant who left us too soon, his passing leaves another hole in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Photo: Jay Blakesberg
#raulmalo
#themavericks
Photo: Jay Blakesberg
#raulmalo
#themavericks
We sure do miss John Prine, but we are happy to share this big news about "You Got Gold," coming to a theater near you...
www.yougotgoldmovie.com/shows
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www.yougotgoldmovie.com/shows
@johnprine.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We sure do miss John Prine, but we are happy to share this big news about "You Got Gold," coming to a theater near you...
www.yougotgoldmovie.com/shows
@johnprine.bsky.social
www.yougotgoldmovie.com/shows
@johnprine.bsky.social
We're pleased to announce that Courtney Barnett's amazing set on the Swan Stage is now streaming on HSB TV, so get on over there...
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Courtney Barnett
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December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We're pleased to announce that Courtney Barnett's amazing set on the Swan Stage is now streaming on HSB TV, so get on over there...
@courtneybarnett.bsky.social
hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/court...
@courtneybarnett.bsky.social
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Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving. We're very thankful for you!
(Photo: @jayblakesberg.bsky.social )
(Photo: @jayblakesberg.bsky.social )
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving. We're very thankful for you!
(Photo: @jayblakesberg.bsky.social )
(Photo: @jayblakesberg.bsky.social )
In a festival dominated by the world's greatest songwriters, none were ever better than our friend Todd Snider. Todd was universally beloved by anyone who had the pleasure to be in his universe. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride Todd. We'll keep you with us forever. ❤️
#toddsnider
#toddsnider
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In a festival dominated by the world's greatest songwriters, none were ever better than our friend Todd Snider. Todd was universally beloved by anyone who had the pleasure to be in his universe. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride Todd. We'll keep you with us forever. ❤️
#toddsnider
#toddsnider
Just a note that our Merch Store will be closing down at midnight tomorrow (Monday) night, so if there is something you've got your eye on, like for example this fine book, don't delay!
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October 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Just a note that our Merch Store will be closing down at midnight tomorrow (Monday) night, so if there is something you've got your eye on, like for example this fine book, don't delay!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#farmfreshclothingco
hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#farmfreshclothingco
It was so great to welcome The String Cheese Incident back to HSB. We are thrilled to announce that their amazing set on the Towers of Gold Stage is now streaming on HSB TV!
Go here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/the-s...
@thestringcheese.bsky.social
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
Go here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/the-s...
@thestringcheese.bsky.social
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It was so great to welcome The String Cheese Incident back to HSB. We are thrilled to announce that their amazing set on the Towers of Gold Stage is now streaming on HSB TV!
Go here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/the-s...
@thestringcheese.bsky.social
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
Go here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/the-s...
@thestringcheese.bsky.social
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
May we recommend a nice HSB hoodie to help keep you warm in the weeks to come. Keep the Park with you all winter...
Merch Store open through October 27, but some styles and sizes are selling out, so head on over: hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Merch Store open through October 27, but some styles and sizes are selling out, so head on over: hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
October 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
May we recommend a nice HSB hoodie to help keep you warm in the weeks to come. Keep the Park with you all winter...
Merch Store open through October 27, but some styles and sizes are selling out, so head on over: hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Merch Store open through October 27, but some styles and sizes are selling out, so head on over: hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
And while we've got you, we'd still love to hear your thoughts on how it all went. Thanks for being part of it all!
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
October 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
And while we've got you, we'd still love to hear your thoughts on how it all went. Thanks for being part of it all!
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
So, the crowds were intense, the music was incredible, and you never got to the Merch booth.
Great news! From now through October 27, the Merch store is open!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Great news! From now through October 27, the Merch store is open!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
So, the crowds were intense, the music was incredible, and you never got to the Merch booth.
Great news! From now through October 27, the Merch store is open!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Great news! From now through October 27, the Merch store is open!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Thank you! See you next year!
October 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Thank you! See you next year!
Good news from the Haight Street Art Center! They've extended "The Big Twang! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at 25," until October 26. So put it on your calendar now!
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#thebigtwang
#haightstreetart
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#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#thebigtwang
#haightstreetart
October 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Good news from the Haight Street Art Center! They've extended "The Big Twang! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at 25," until October 26. So put it on your calendar now!
haightstreetart.org/pages/the-bi...
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#thebigtwang
#haightstreetart
haightstreetart.org/pages/the-bi...
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#thebigtwang
#haightstreetart
Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express are Out of the Park this Saturday at Hopmonk Tavern in Novato with an epic cookout concert.
A portion of each ticket's price benefits Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!
Tickets here:
www.eventim.us/event/chuck-...
@chuckprophet.bsky.social
@hopmonk.bsky.social
A portion of each ticket's price benefits Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!
Tickets here:
www.eventim.us/event/chuck-...
@chuckprophet.bsky.social
@hopmonk.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express are Out of the Park this Saturday at Hopmonk Tavern in Novato with an epic cookout concert.
A portion of each ticket's price benefits Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!
Tickets here:
www.eventim.us/event/chuck-...
@chuckprophet.bsky.social
@hopmonk.bsky.social
A portion of each ticket's price benefits Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!
Tickets here:
www.eventim.us/event/chuck-...
@chuckprophet.bsky.social
@hopmonk.bsky.social
If you were with us this weekend, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for being part of it all!
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If you were with us this weekend, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for being part of it all!
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)
October 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Can't be in the Park? No problem. We're streaming all six stages on HSB TV. Link on our website, or download the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass TV app!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
#hsb25
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#hsbtv
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Can't be in the Park? No problem. We're streaming all six stages on HSB TV. Link on our website, or download the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass TV app!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsbtv
As you gather up your provisions for your day in the Park, consult our Info & FAQ page on our website. Here's a short excerpt, but there's lots more: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2025/
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
October 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
As you gather up your provisions for your day in the Park, consult our Info & FAQ page on our website. Here's a short excerpt, but there's lots more: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2025/
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
As we gather at the gates...
Download the app, if you don't have it already. It will help!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Download the app, if you don't have it already. It will help!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As we gather at the gates...
Download the app, if you don't have it already. It will help!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
Download the app, if you don't have it already. It will help!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
We are so excited about tonight's tribute honoring Emmylou Harris and 25 years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and we love this amazing poster by our friend Jon Langford. An incredible evening in store...
#emmylouharris
@jonlangford.bsky.social
#emmylouharris
@jonlangford.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 2:39 AM
We are so excited about tonight's tribute honoring Emmylou Harris and 25 years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and we love this amazing poster by our friend Jon Langford. An incredible evening in store...
#emmylouharris
@jonlangford.bsky.social
#emmylouharris
@jonlangford.bsky.social
There's a whole lot going on this weekend, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the HSB app to navigate it all -- who's playing next, where's the food, where are those water stations... Use the handy QR codes to download the app if you haven't already!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
October 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
There's a whole lot going on this weekend, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the HSB app to navigate it all -- who's playing next, where's the food, where are those water stations... Use the handy QR codes to download the app if you haven't already!
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass
#hsb25
#hardlystrictlybluegrass