Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced the first round of participants for its 'Let The Music Play On' broadcast, set for Oct. 2-4. Alison Brown, John Doe, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Yola and Sierra Ferrell are the first set of performers.
According to a press release, "the October broadcast will feature new performances from the expansive range of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass artists that include first-time performers to legends of American Roots music, along with archival footage from the festival’s past two decades and memories from fans, performers, and staff and priceless gems from the festival’s rich history.”
Brown, Ferrell, Tasjan and Yola filmed performances for the broadcast at "a private Nashville farm, artist Buddy Miller’s studio, and the stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium." (Quote via press release.) Meanwhile, Doe shot his set at The Continental Club in Austin, Texas. “There is a great sense of community at Hardly Strictly,” said Doe via press release, “and I hope and pray that it’s back next year. It’s a one-of-a-kind.”
In Nashville, Yola, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Alison Brown, Sierra Ferrell, shared their talents with performances filmed at a private Nashville farm, artist Buddy Miller’s studio, and the stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The team then headed to Austin to film a set with John Doe at landmark venue The Continental Club.
For more information and for lineup updates, visit hardlystrictlybluegrass.com.
