Nothing to do during the weekend of October 3rd to 5th? Well, then, I highly suggest you check out San Francisco’s annual, free, non-commercial and – did I mention FREE – festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass! Now in its 14th year, the festival remains in historic Golden Gate Park and draws thousands of festival goers every year. As you may have guessed, the event caters to mainly bluegrass and folk artists, but in recent years, festival bookers have relented and allowed questionable add-ons. Hardcore fans will grumble at this, but it actually makes the festival more appealing and attractive to the average concertgoer. This year, the folks at HSB have really outdone themselves by crafting a lineup that sticks to the festivals roots but also carries a few left-field surprises that makes this blogger one happy son of a gun. Now, without further ado, let’s see the top 5 acts to catch at HSB.
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