Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is very proud to share the initial lineup for its upcoming return to San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6. Now in its 24th year, the free music festival will once again present a truly eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of genres, 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, and Glen Hansard. The lineup was teased with an exclusive medley streaming now on the official Hardly Strictly Bluegrass website. Additional performers will be announced soon.
The lush meadows and groves of Golden Gate Park will transform into a musical wonderland. We invite you to come and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of performances spanning multiple genres. As always, the festival remains true to its “Hardly Strictly” ethos, offering not just bluegrass but a mix of folk, rock, blues, and more. The best part? It’s all free! Thanks to the generosity of the late Warren Hellman, a passionate music lover and philanthropist who founded the festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass remains a gift to the city and its visitors.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is more than just a music festival; it’s a cultural institution. It celebrates the rich history of American roots music while pushing the boundaries of genre and sound. The festival serves as a reminder of the power of music to bring people together, transcending age, background, and belief. It’s a testament to the spirit of San Francisco—a city that thrives on diversity, creativity, and community.
The past two decades have seen Hardly Strictly Bluegrass grow from a one-day local attraction to a world-renowned three-day festival. The one-of-a-kind, annual free event boasts more than 70 artists on 6 stages spanning spanning roots and Americana, funk, rock, soul, and more, highlighted by rising stars, countless surprises, and annual favorites such as Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle. Since its inception, the festival has become “one of the country’s most beloved live music events” (The San Francisco Chronicle).
Tune in August 6th, 20th and September 3rd to enjoy new medleys, each of which will showcase additional artists performing at HSB 2024!
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INITIAL LINEUP
Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn Big Freedia Big Thief Billy Bragg Blackfoot Gypsies Bob Mould Band Brandi Carlile Buddy Miller Cheap Trick Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express Conor Oberst Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile Dan Auerbach Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris First Aid Kit Foy Vance Ghost of Paul Revere Gillian Welch Henry Rollins Hot Tuna Electric Jade Jackson Jello Biafra John Prine Justin Townes Earle Little Mae Lucinda Williams Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Mega Bog Moonalice Ozomatli Patty Griffin Peter Rowan Dharma Blues Randy Newman Robert Earl Keen Robyn Hitchcock Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Steve Earle & The Dukes Sturgill Simpson T-Bone Burnett The Brothers Comatose The Felice Brothers The Nth Power The Wood Brothers Weyes Blood
