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San Francisco Chronicle
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 lineup: First wave includes Lucinda Williams, Courtney Barnett
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco's beloved free music festival, announced the first round of performers for its silver anniversary celebration. Marking its 25th year in Golden Gate Park on Oct. 3-5, the outdoor event revealed an eclectic slate of artists spanning genres far beyond its bluegrass origins. 'I'm excited to return to Golden Gate Park for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass,' Barnett said in a statement. 'Last time I played there was with Kurt Vile in 2017, and we all had such a great time!' Other acts joining the lineup are Watchhouse, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, Dan Tyminski Band, Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band, and Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes. The initial lineup was confirmed Wednesday, July 23, following a medley of song snippets streamed on the festival's website and app. 'For 25 years, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has been a testament to the power of music to bring people together — free, inclusive and rooted in the spirit of community,' said Sheri Sternberg, one of the founders and executive producer of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, in a statement. 'What started as a humble celebration of bluegrass has grown into a beloved San Francisco tradition that honors the past while embracing the future.' In honor of its milestone year, the festival is expanding its programming with a series of special events. On Sept. 13, Lyle Lovett is scheduled to join the San Francisco Symphony for a benefit concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Conducted by Edwin Outwater, the performance will support the Symphony's Music and Mentors program, which aids music education in local public schools. Another marquee event, a tribute concert to Emmylou Harris — who has performed at every Hardly Strictly Blueglass festival — will take place Oct. 2 at the Masonic in Nob Hill. Titled 'A Tribute to Emmylou Harris & 25 Years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass,' the evening will feature performances by Harris herself alongside longtime collaborators including Allison Russell, Patty Griffin, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash and Steve Earle. Buddy Miller will lead the house band, the Red Hot Dirt Ramblers. Proceeds will benefit Bonaparte's Retreat, Harris' foster-based dog rescue nonprofit. The 'Out of the Park' series will also return, with nighttime concerts across local venues benefiting the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Upcoming shows include Reverend Horton Heat at Sweetwater and Patty Griffin with Lowe at the Great American Music Hall. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Oct. 3–5, 2025 Initial Lineup Lucinda Williams Samara Joy Courtney Barnett Reverend Horton Heat Watchhouse Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Dan Tyminski Band Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band The String Cheese Incident Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes Albert Lee Buddy Miller Emmylou Harris Margo Price Patty Griffin Rodney Crowell Rosanne Cash Sam Bush Shawn Colvin Steve Earle
San Francisco Chronicle
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass reveals first wave of artists for 25th year in Golden Gate Park
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco's beloved free music festival, announced the first round of performers for its silver anniversary celebration set to take place Oct. 3–5 in Golden Gate Park. Marking its 25th year, the festival revealed an eclectic slate of artists spanning genres far beyond its bluegrass origins. Headliners include singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, Australian indie star Courtney Barnett, jazz vocalist Samara Joy, jam band the String Cheese Incident and rockabilly greats Reverend Horton Heat. Other acts joining the lineup are Watchhouse, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, Dan Tyminski Band, Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band, and Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes. In honor of its milestone year, Hardly Strictly is expanding its programming with a series of special events. On Sept. 13, Lyle Lovett will join the San Francisco Symphony for a benefit concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Conducted by Edwin Outwater, the performance will support the Symphony's Music and Mentors program, which aids music education in local public schools. Another marquee event, a tribute concert to Emmylou Harris — who has performed at every HSB festival — will take place Oct. 2 at the Masonic. Titled 'A Tribute to Emmylou Harris & 25 Years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass,' the evening will feature performances by Harris herself alongside longtime collaborators including Allison Russell, Patty Griffin, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash and Steve Earle. Buddy Miller will lead the house band, the Red Hot Dirt Ramblers. Proceeds will benefit Bonaparte's Retreat, Harris' foster-based dog rescue nonprofit. The 'Out of the Park' series will also return, with nighttime concerts across local venues benefiting the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Upcoming shows include Reverend Horton Heat at Sweetwater and Patty Griffin with Nick Lowe at the Great American Music Hall. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Oct. 3–5, 2025 Initial Lineup Lucinda Williams Samara Joy Courtney Barnett Reverend Horton Heat Watchhouse Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Dan Tyminski Band Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band The String Cheese Incident Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes Artists performing at the Emmylou Harris Tribute also appearing at HSB Albert Lee Buddy Miller Emmylou Harris Margo Price Patty Griffin Rodney Crowell Rosanne Cash Sam Bush Shawn Colvin Steve Earle
