This is the year that cements Warren Hellman, creator and soul behind the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, as the coolest septuagenarian in the land. Coming to Golden Gate Park for three days–September 30 through October 2–the 2011 lineup, just announced today, is stunningly, mind-bogglingly awesome. On a side note: Buckethead is performing. The weirdest addition to HSB's lineup in years? Quite possibly. Here are the highlights (both big and small) you'll find us clawing our way to the front of the crowd for.....and there's still more to be announced!
Kris Kristofferson & Merle Haggard
Robert Plant & the Band of Joy
Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys
Steve Earle (plus his son Justin Townes Earle!)
There's still morehere.
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