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2009, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

Justin Stens (drums) and Scott McMicken (lead guitar)
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Justin Stens (drums) and Scott McMicken (lead guitar)


Dr. Dog external link external link performed on Tower of Gold Stage   •  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:27:22 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4122722_9755BCX
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Red Wine performed on the Porch Stage
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Red Wine performed on the Porch Stage


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The Porch Stage was the smallest of the stages
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The Porch Stage was the smallest of the stages


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A giant lemon was found near Porch Stage
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A giant lemon was found near Porch Stage


Sign read in part: "Phil's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade"   •  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 11:47:24 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4114724_9714BCX
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Dry Branch Fire Squad
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Dry Branch Fire Squad


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Banjo Stage was the largest stage
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Banjo Stage was the largest stage


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:08:08 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Terry Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #3120808_6845TNT
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A bird flew in the center of Banjo Stage's seating area
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A bird flew in the center of Banjo Stage's seating area


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:07:28 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Terry Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #3120728_6643TNT
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All ages attended and enjoyed the concerts
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All ages attended and enjoyed the concerts


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Tim O'Brien
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Tim O'Brien


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A Jack Russell Terrier had a good time that day
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A Jack Russell Terrier had a good time that day


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:21:54 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Terry Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #3122154_6858TNT
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Banjo stage was the most popular and crowded
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Banjo stage was the most popular and crowded


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:00:32 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120032_9717BCX
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So crowded that binoculars were necessary
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So crowded that binoculars were necessary


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The attendance for Hazel Dickens was huge
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The attendance for Hazel Dickens was huge


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:02:48 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120248_9720BCX
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Hayes Carll
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Hayes Carll


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A silver man had too loud a voice and spoke continually
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A silver man had too loud a voice and spoke continually


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:04:16 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120416_9723BCX
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The usual fine fair foods were for sale
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The usual fine fair foods were for sale


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:04:02 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120420_9724BCX
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A first aid tent was ready, but just then unused
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A first aid tent was ready, but just then unused


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:04:30 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120430_9725BCX
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Short of cash that day? Not a problem.
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Short of cash that day? Not a problem.


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:06:04 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120604_9726BCX
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Sambazon
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Sambazon


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Booker T. and The Drive-By Truckers on Arrow Stage
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Booker T. and The Drive-By Truckers on Arrow Stage


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:07:28 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4120728_9729BCX
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Guy Clark
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Guy Clark


external link (center) and Verlon Thompson external link (right) Rooster Stage, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:25:32 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #3122532_9681BCX
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Food at Rooster Stage was nestled under trees
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Food at Rooster Stage was nestled under trees


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:12:18 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4121218_9731BCX
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Rooster Stage was a middle sized stage
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Rooster Stage was a middle sized stage


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:13:04 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4121304_9732BCX
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Wide paths led to the last two stages
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Wide paths led to the last two stages


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The food booths for Star Stage
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The food booths for Star Stage


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Thinner crowds at Star Stage
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Thinner crowds at Star Stage


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:19:06 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4121906_9746BCX
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Buddy Miller
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Buddy Miller


external link performed on the Tower Stage With Mr. Robert Plant on vocals   •  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:33:40 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #3123340_9687BCX
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Buddy Miller
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Buddy Miller


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Tower of Gold was a brand new stage added this year
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Tower of Gold was a brand new stage added this year


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:24:00 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4122400_9751BCX
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The eastern entrance was located on Kennedy Drive
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The eastern entrance was located on Kennedy Drive


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 11:49:18 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4114918_9705BCX
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Toby Leaman (bass)
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Toby Leaman (bass)


Dr. Dog external link external link performed on Tower of Gold Stage   •  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:27:22 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4122940_9760BCX
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Frank McElroy (rhythm guitar)
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Frank McElroy (rhythm guitar)


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Folks from all walks of life attended
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Folks from all walks of life attended


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Mid-field speakers allowed distant folk to hear
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Mid-field speakers allowed distant folk to hear


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:41:40 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4124144_9772BCX
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An amusing shirt for a Dr. Dog performance
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An amusing shirt for a Dr. Dog performance


Shirt read: "Hike Faster! I hear banjo music"   •  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:26:44 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4122644_9776BCX
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The westernmost entrance
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The westernmost entrance


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:55:22 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #4125522_9780BCX
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