Punch Brothers have a new, all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers." You can hear "New Bike," one of the tracks, on our Spotify playlist right now: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#punchbrothers
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Joe Ely’s legacy with HSB reaches back to our own origins. Join us as we honor his legacy with The Flatlanders & Friends featuring Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock with Max Gomez.

#joeely
#butchhancock
#jimmiedalegilmore
#maxgomezmusic
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Adds Miko Marks, The Record Company and More to San Francisco Lineup

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has expanded its 2026 lineup again

punkrockjournalist.com/hardly-stric...

#HardlyStrictlyBluegrass #MikoMarks #TheRecordCompany #SanFrancisco #punkrockjournalist

Please welcome Sweet Sally, an exciting, inventive young bluegrass-and-beyond band making themselves known on the festival scene. Check out their tune "Anchor" on our Spotify playlist! open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#sweetsallyband
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It sure was fun last year when SCUFF had everybody line dancing in the meadow, so we are happy to report they'll be back! Be there and join the party!

#SCUFF
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One more thing. After much speculation, we are thrilled to confirm that Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian will be joining us this year. We think you'll be happy about this.
They will be included on our full schedule out next Tuesday, 9/22.
@robertplant.com

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AJ Lee & Blue Summit go Out of the Park in support of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund at the Sweetwater Music Hall October 2 — and Bandits On The Run will be there too! Get tickets: sweetwatermusichall.org/event/aj-lee...

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We've had a few questions about how to access this year's livestream.

On the web: hardlystrictlybluegrass.vhx.tv/browse

In the app: Tap the More menu at the bottom of the page

From the QR code in the graphic here.

Thanks!
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#hsbatyourhouse

We're delighted Steve Poltz is back! He'll do a full set of his own, and take part in the Todd Snider Rules! tribute. Plan accordingly. Meanwhile, check out "Love a Little Bigger" on our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
@stevepoltz.bsky.social
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Iraqi oud virtuoso Rahim AlHaj fled the Saddam Hussein regime in 1991 and ultimately landed in Albuquerque, NM. Hear him in the Park, and meanwhile listen to "Letter 6. Unspoken Word - Laila" in our Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
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So many questions. So many answers. Head on over to this year's Info & FAQ page for lots of useful information.
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2026/
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This year's Nomadix Festival Blanket, designed by Pat Halloran, is sand-resistant on top, water-resistant on bottom, and has anchoring corners to stay in place. Perfect for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass!
Now in our Merch store: hardlystrictlybluegrass.myshopify.com
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Join us for live music and conversation with author Michael Shapiro and the creators of the book at Book Passage in Corte Madera from 4 - 5:30 pm on Sunday, September 13 (attend in-store or online).

Details: bookpassage.com/event/2026-0...

#thebigtwang
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Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands are always so great, and we're so glad they're back with us this year. Listen to "Look Down That Lonesome Road" on our Spotify playlist for a preview of coming attractions: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#laurielewismusic
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So sorry to share the news that Alison Krauss has canceled her current tour, including her HSB appearance, to take care of her health. We will sure miss her, but please join us in wishing her a restorative rest and a speedy recovery.
#alisonkraussunionstation
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Join us for live music and conversation with author Michael Shapiro and the creators of the book at Book Passage in Corte Madera from 4 - 5:30 pm on Sunday, September 13 (attend in-store or online).
Details & Registration: bookpassage.com/event/2026-0...
#HSB26
#hardlystrictlybluegrass

We lost Todd Snider much too soon. His friends--Aaron Lee Tasjan, John Craigie, Elizabeth Cook, Chuck Prophet, Steve Poltz, and assorted special guests--will pay tribute to him at HSB. Gather with us as we honor the late, great storyteller.
#toddsniderrules
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#hardlystrictlybluegrass

Please welcome LA's own The Record Company! They're celebrating the 10th anniversary of their 2016 album "Give It Back to You" and we can't wait to see them in the Park!
#therecordcompany
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News you can use! Start making those plans...
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Please give an especially fantastic HSB welcome to Fantastic Cat Band, joining us for the first time this year. And experience "Donnie Takes the Bus" from their album "Cat Out of Hell" on our Spotify playlist!
open.spotify.com/playlist/4cJ...
#fantasticcatband
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