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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025
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For nearly two decades, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has created a place and a community where people gather in October to share the special magic, love, and joy that only music brings. We believe this positive force, paired with concerted effort towards racial justice, has power to repair the wounds, pains, fears and fractures that divide us.
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The gift that keeps on giving, thanks to The Hellman Foundation, HSB has captivated music lovers with its tapestry of Americana, blues, funk, rock and more for over 25 years. Three days of music across multiple stages, includes Samara Joy, Courtney Barnett, Chuck Prophet, The War and Treaty, and others. And there's a special HSB partnership event with San Francisco Symphony featuring Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group, coming to Davies Symphony Hall on September 13.
Kara Young
Contributing Writer, Festivals
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass