Now streaming in the app: Medley #1! Streaming on our website at noon! Post your guesses here...

Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway joined Steve Earle at HSB in 2024, and this seemed like a good time to share their set. It's waiting for you on HSB TV: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/steve... @steveearle.bsky.social @mollytuttlemusic.com #hardlystrictlybluegrass

Join us as we kick off 2026 in earnest. Download our new app on Google Play or in the Apple Store, and get the inside track on what is happening this year. #hardlystrictlybluegrass #HSB26

Our dear friends Wreckless Strangers will be joining HSB alum Aki Kumar in Point Richmond next Friday, July 10. Free! All ages! Be there! @akikumar.bsky.social @wrecklessstrangers.bsky.social

Rodney Crowell's "lost album" Then Again features Guy Clark in his final recorded collaboration with Crowell, Lyle Lovett, Benmont Tench, Emmylou Harris and Lera Lynn. Check it out! newwst.com/thenagain #rodneycrowell #guyclark @lylelovett.bsky.social #benmonttench #emmylouharris #leralynn

Check out this movie at the Roxie June 19th! Tickets and info: roxie.com/film/the-blu...

Tickets now on sale for "An Evening Honoring Steve Earle" October 1, 2026 at The Masonic TICKET LINK www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064... @steveearle.bsky.social

We are really excited to share the news of "An Evening Honoring Steve Earle." This year's presale info will only be available to HSB subscribers. Tickets sold out quickly for Emmylou Harris tribute last year. Sign up here. hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/mailinglist/ @steveearle.bsky.social

Tickets for "An Evening Honoring Steve Earle" will go on sale to our subscribers on June 10th. If you have not signed up yet, please do so soon, we don't want you to miss the deadline. Sign up: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/mailinglist/ General public sales June 11th. @steveearle.bsky.social

Return with us now to the Rooster Stage, with Watchhouse's incredible Sunday set to wind up the weekend. Now awaiting you and streaming on HSB TV! hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/watch... @watchhouseband.bsky.social #hsb25 #hardlystrictlybluegrass #hsbtv

Celebrating his 25th year of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, we are planning "An Evening Honoring Steve Earle." Stay tuned for more details soon. Pre-sale will only be available to HSB subscribers. Sign up here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/mailinglist/ @steveearle.bsky.social (photo Emma Delavante)

Quite a few familiar names on the roster here, as Woollystar returns to Markleeville for a weekend of music and gathering. Make your plans and get your tickets! www.simpletix.com/e/woollystar...

Cimafunk's Swan Stage debut last year brought some much-needed energy to the Park and left our spirits much revived. And now we're happy to share it with you on HSB TV! Go here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/cimaf... #cimafunk #hsbtv #hsb25

It was so great that William Prince was able to join us last year, and his set was amazing. So we're really happy to share his Rooster Stage debut with you on HSB TV! Watch here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/willi... #hardlystrictlybluegrass #hsbtv #hsb25

Watch Steve Earle's topical video of 2007's “City of Immigrants,” directed by Steve Buscemi, addressing America’s current crisis on immigration. Buscemi captures the spirit of New York and citizens nationwide. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkRt... @steveearle.bsky.social

Feeling the mid year HSB lull? Join Steve Earle, Rickie Lee Jones, Peter Rowan and Cat Power along with Musical Director Larry Campbell as they celebrate Wavy Gravy’s 90th, benefiting the Seva Foundation at the Masonic on May 16. www.seva.org/site/SPageSe...

Mark your calendars! The Berkeley Bluegrass Festival is coming right up! @thefreight.bsky.social

The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Food Vendor Application is now open! Tag a local restaurant or food vendor you'd like to see out in Golden Gate Park this October. Applications are due June 1st! Apply here: forms.gle/5WttmqmAEmeE...

Our friends at Napa Valley StreamFest have extended a personal invitation to the Hardly Strictly community to join them at the historic Uptown Theatre on Friday, April 24th. Check out “If These Walls Could Rock” Use code HSB15 to access 15% off www.NapaValleyStreamFest.com/passes

Sierragrass returns later this month, and you'll find quite a lot of artists you loved at HSB in the lineup, so make your plans to head for the hills! www.sierragrass.com #sierragrassfestival

It was so great to have Rufus Wainwright with us in the Park in 2023. He's sharing our livestream with all of his fans on his new House of Rufus launch. In case you missed it, check it out on HSBTV: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/rufus... @rufus-wainwright.bsky.social #houseofrufus #hsbtv

Coming to the Freight April 12: A celebration of the legacy of Warren Hellman,also a benefit for the Freight! With Hills to Hollers, featuring Laurie Lewis, Vicki Randle, and Barbara Higbie, plus HSB mainstays Marco and the Polos and Purple Glaze. Tickets: secure.thefreight.org/15698/15699-...

Wishing a very happy birthday to our beloved Emmylou Harris! #EmmylouHarris Photo: @jayblakesberg.bsky.social

Our dear friends Wreckless Strangers will be sharing their new album, Dirty Souls, this Friday at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon in Forest Knolls! Tickets at the door! @wrecklessstrangers.bsky.social

This weekend at The Chapel, two nights with AJ Lee & Blue Summit! Tickets here www.eventticketscenter.com/aj-lee-and.....

The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Food Vendor Application is now open! Tag a local restaurant or food vendor you'd like to see out in Golden Gate Park this October. Applications are due June 1st! Apply here: forms.gle/5WttmqmAEmeE...

We were all saddened to hear that Chip Taylor had passed away. Perhaps best known as the songwriter of the Troggs’ 1966 anthem “Wild Thing,” Chip played Hardly Strictly in 2005 and 2006 with longtime collaborator Carrie Rodriguez. Ride on, Chip Taylor - we’re going to miss you. #chiptaylor

This just in: Chuck Prophet joins Fiona Whelan Prine in conversation after Monday evening's screening of "You Got Gold." A sweet and memorable evening, and you should be there! Tickets: roxie.com/film/you-got... @johnprine.bsky.social @chuckprophet.bsky.social

This week marks another huge loss to our community with the passing of the great blues legend John Hammond. Although he only graced Hardly Strictly once, on the Rooster Stage in 2016, he will be greatly missed. Condolences to his loving wife Marla. Photo by Mike Melnyk

Celebrate the life of John Prine with these limited screenings of “You Got Gold" at the Roxie Theater. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 25th anniversary books will be available for purchase in the lobby before the show. Tickets: roxie.com/film/you-got... @johnprine.bsky.social #hardlystrictlybluegrass

“You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine” captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Q&A with Fiona Whelan Prine after the March 9 show! Tickets: roxie.com/film/you-got... @johnprine.bsky.social #hardlystrictlybluegrass

Our deepest condolences to Michael Tilson Thomas on the passing of his husband, Joshua Robison, pictured here in 2016, from his performance with Nancy & The Lambchops, Joshua was a lifelong devotee to the arts. His warmth and kindness will be deeply missed. #michaeltilsonthomas

Jontavious Willis joined us for the first time on the Rooster Stage last year for a heartfelt, soulful, and fun set that was just what we needed. And now you can experience it all over again, because it's now streaming on HSB TV! Watch: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/jonta...

Big celebration coming up at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville! Tickets on sale: www.axs.com/events/10672... @opry.bsky.social

Congratulations to the HSB alumni who took home GRAMMY Awards last night! #GrammyAwards @samarajoy.bsky.social @tylerchilders.bsky.social Mavis Staples @imwithherband.bsky.social Jon Batiste

Robert Earl Keen: Texan of the Year! Well deserved. Congratulations, @robertearlkeen1.bsky.social! www.mysanantonio.com/entertainmen...

Our dear friends Wreckless Strangers have a big party coming up this Saturday at Sweetwater Music Hall to unveil their new album! Expect surprise guests and good times! @wrecklessstrangers.bsky.social sweetwatermusichall.org/event/wreckl...

The passing of Bob Weir earlier today strikes very close to home. Bobby played several times over the years, with the Waybacks, Buddy Miller and Don Was among others. Rest easy Bobby, thanks for including us in your journey. Photos: Ken Friedman @bobweir.bsky.social @donwas.bsky.social

Now streaming on HSB TV: Nashville legend Buddy Miller performing live from the Rooster Stage on Saturday Oct. 4th, 2025. Watch here! hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/buddy...

On this rainy morning around the Bay, return with us to the time SCUFF and the Eric Long Band had us all line dancing in Arrow Meadow... Photos by John Margaretten

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 )

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! Watch now! hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/videos/alan-... @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. #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...

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

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

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...

Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving. We're very thankful for you! (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