With the conclusion of summer comes one of San Francisco’s most upbeat and cheerful shows: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Let the traditional sounds of Bluegrass take you back to your roots in the gorgeous Golden Gate Park. This three-day celebration features a rich combination of jazz, blues, and country sounds that are sure to get your foot tapping. The show is free, yes FREE, and is based around acoustic stringed instruments, such as the mandolin, acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle, and upright bass.

GetWize: The initial Hardly Strictly Bluegrass lineup is packed with knee-slapping potential and includes: John Prine, Okkervil River, Dr. Dog, Old 97's, World Party, Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Bragg, Doc Watson, Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Allen Toussaint, Little Feat, Booker T. & the DBTs, Marianne Faithfull, Mavis Staples, Richie Havens, Earl Scruggs, The Chieftains, The Wronglers, Gillian Welch, Hazel Dickens, Aimee Mann, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Neko Case, The Del McCoury Band, and many more.