The beloved Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival is gearing up for its 24th year in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and they've just dropped the first round of artists for the October 4-6 event.
Since its founding in 2001, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has evolved from a single-day local event into a world-renowned three-day festival, drawing crowds to Golden Gate Park for its free celebration of American music. The festival spans a diverse range of genres, from roots and Americana to funk, rock, and soul; showcasing both rising stars and established favorites to create an unforgettable experience that has earned its reputation as "one of the country’s most beloved live music events."
Get ready for a genre-bending mix, including:
Greensky Bluegrass
Robyn Hitchcock
Big Star's Radio City 50th Anniversary
The Wood Brothers
Fruition
Bobby Rush
Haley Heynderickx
The Bones Of J.R. Jones
Alice Gerrard
Glen Hansard
Can't wait? Head over to the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass website right now to stream an exclusive medley featuring snippets from the artists announced so far and mark your calendars for October 4-6 to get ready for an amazing weekend of music in Golden Gate Park. Plus, tune in August 6, August 20, and September 3 to enjoy new medleys, each of which will showcase additional artists performing at HSB 2024.
As a lead-up to the 25th anniversary in 2025, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is taking a trip down memory lane with "Portals to the Past," a series of archival footage celebrating the festival's history. The first segment, Strictly Bluegrass (released on July 25) honors what would have been Warren Hellman's 90th birthday.
More episodes are on the way, so keep an eye on HSB TV.
Get ready to experience the magic of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, where diverse genres and a love for music unite for one unforgettable weekend in San Francisco.
For more info, head over to the official HSB website. See you in the park!
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