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Written by Mike Frash // Photos by Shawn Reiss //

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2014 //

Golden Gate Park – San Francisco

October 3rd-5th, 2014 //

The 14th incarnation of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is shaping up to be one of the finest offerings yet, especially if the four rounds of medley preview clues are any indication.

Adept at balancing legends, local Bay Area acts and fast-rising talent, the curation team for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass never disappoints the hundreds of thousands of music lovers that show up for the free event.

The HSB website has shared the traditional four medleys that preview many of the acts that will play, and variety is the key word (listen below). Returning legends include Emmylou Harris, Chris Isaak, Lucinda Williams, Shawn Colvin, Dave Rawlings Machine and Buddy Miller.

But take a look at the standout indie, rock and neo-soul acts announced so far, including a dash of hip-hop and punk:

•Ryan Adams

•Sun Kil Moon

•Deltron 3030 with The 3030 Orchestra

•Social Distortion

•Yo La Tengo

•Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

•Jonathan Wilson

•St. Paul & The Broken Bones

•The Sam Chase

•Cibo Matto

•Malawi Mouse Boys

History tells us the complete lineup will be announced after the four rounds of medleys — it could come as early as next week!

Watch webcasts, read our survival guide and view our photos from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2013.













