For many San Franciscans, Hardly Strictly is a highlight of the year. The free music festival held every fall in Golden Gate Park originally began as a bluegrass event bankrolled by venture capitalist Warren Hellman, but has since expanded in scope to encompass a broader range of genres. This year’s event takes place from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

Earlier this week, on what would’ve been Hellman’s 89th birthday (he died in 2011), the festival unveiled a medley of songs from upcoming festival artists on their mobile app. The initial lineup, which is expected to be just one of many similar announcements, includes 10 bands that span various genres and generations.

One of the more seasoned acts is the John Doe Folk Trio. Helmed by the frontman of legendary punk band X, the act has played HSB seven times spanning the years 2005 to 2020. Jason Isbell, formerly of the Drive-By Truckers, will perform alongside his band the 400 Unit. Portland’s John Craigie, whose hometown paper The Stranger dubbed “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg,” will return to HSB after a performance in 2019.

The lineup also includes Rootsy Tennessee soul singer Valerie June, Guatemalan Grammy nominee Gaby Moreno, New Orleans funk-rocker Neal Francis, Canadian singer-songwriter Bahamas, Grammy-winning cellist Leyla McCalla, Australian post-punk holdouts The Church and blues guitar-slinger Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

As always, the festival is free, with no RSVP or tickets required.