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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 20h

Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express are Out of the Park this Saturday at Hopmonk Tavern in Novato with an epic cookout concert.

A portion of each ticket's price benefits Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!

Tickets here:
www.eventim.us/event/chuck-...

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 1d

If you were with us this weekend, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for being part of it all!
Park survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbfeedbac...
HSBTV survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/hsbtv2025
#hsbsurvey
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(photo: Jay Blakesberg Photography)

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 5d

Good night! Thank you! Stay safe going home! See you tomorrow!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 5d

Can't be in the Park? No problem. We're streaming all six stages on HSB TV. Link on our website, or download the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass TV app!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 5d

As you gather up your provisions for your day in the Park, consult our Info & FAQ page on our website. Here's a short excerpt, but there's lots more: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2025/
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 5d

As we gather at the gates...
Download the app, if you don't have it already. It will help!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 6d

We are so excited about tonight's tribute honoring Emmylou Harris and 25 years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and we love this amazing poster by our friend Jon Langford. An incredible evening in store...
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 7d

There's a whole lot going on this weekend, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the HSB app to navigate it all -- who's playing next, where's the food, where are those water stations... Use the handy QR codes to download the app if you haven't already!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 7d

Forgot something? Not to worry! The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass General Store has you covered. You'll find everything from ice, to chapstick, to sunglasses and even snacks to keep you energized through the weekend.

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 7d

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass wouldn't be the same without eats from your favorite local restaurants and food vendors! Leave the cooler at home and explore all the delicious, fresh food and drinks with something for everyone.
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 8d

We're having a bit of rain around the Bay today, which is a reminder to be prepared for whatever the weather may bring this weekend.

Check our Info & FAQ page for those all-important details, and we'll see you in the Park!
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2025/
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 9d

Wherever you are this weekend, the HSB app is your friend. Download it now!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 9d

A reminder from Butter not to fall for those people trying to sell you tickets to HSB. You don't need any. Just bring your good vibes to the Park and enjoy the great music!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 10d

Just a few of the HSB artists who'll be going Out of the Park to support Sweet Relief Musicians Fund! Get the full list here:
hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/out-of-the-p...
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 10d

So much history to look back on this year... Relive old memories and make some new ones at our retrospective sets this weekend....
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 11d

A very small number of of tickets to the Emmylou Harris Tribute go on sale Monday morning at 10 am Pacific.
(9/29). Link emailed to our mailing list subscribers at 9:45 am.

Subscribe here: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/mailinglist/

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 12d

Always a joyous highlight of HSB when they're with us, Moonalice will be sharing good vibes and good tunes Sunday, October 5, on the Swan Stage. Can't wait to see them again!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 12d

Meklit Hadero is taking part in a performance of the Movement Immigrant Orchestra at Yerba Buena Gardens tomorrow afternoon, and you're invited! Always different, always great. RSVP -- it's free!
ybgfestival.org/event/moveme...
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 13d

A beloved HSB tradition, Buddy Miller's Cavalcade of Stars takes over the Rooster Stage for a good part of Saturday. This year, Buddy is joined by Jontavious Willis. Rosie Flores, Sam Bush, and Albert Lee. It's going to be awesome!
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 13d

We're excited to have Jeff Tweedy back with us next week! It's going to be great...
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 13d

A reminder from our bovine avatar, Butter.

As we get closer to the big weekend, you may notice people coming from nowhere offering you HSB tickets at a deep discount.

As we all know, HSB is free (and also bonafide), so do not fall for this.

See you in the Park!
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Butter the cow with 100% Free, No Tickets message

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 14d

So many questions, so many answers — here's a short version of good things to know as you make your plans, but you can find lots more info here also: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/info-faq-2025/
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 14d

Full schedule is out! Go here for details, downloadable pdfs, more: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2025-schedule/
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Friday schedule grid Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025

Saturday schedule grid Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025

Sunday schedule grid Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 15d

Now live in the app: this year's full schedule!

Don't have the app? Get it now!
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/hardl...
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 16d

The wait is almost over...
This year's full schedule will appear in the app tomorrow, and elsewhere on Wednesday.
Don't have the app? Get it now!
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/hardl...
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