The eastern entrance was located on Kennedy Drive
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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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A giant lemon was found near Porch Stage
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Dry Branch Fire Squad
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played on Banjo Stage Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:11:32 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Banjo Stage was the largest stage
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A bird flew in the center of Banjo Stage's seating area
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All ages attended and enjoyed the concerts
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Tim O'Brien
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performed on the Banjo Stage Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 13:14:30 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

A Jack Russell Terrier had a good time that day
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Banjo stage was the most popular and crowded
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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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Hayes Carll
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played on Arrow Stage Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:05:46 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

A silver man had too loud a voice and spoke continually
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The usual fine fair foods were for sale
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A first aid tent was ready, but just then unused
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Short of cash that day? Not a problem.
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Sambazon
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sold organic smoothies Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:06:46 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Booker T. and The Drive-By Truckers on Arrow Stage
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Guy Clark
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(center) and Verlon Thompson (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

Food at Rooster Stage was nestled under trees
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Rooster Stage was a middle sized stage
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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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Thinner crowds at Star Stage
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Buddy Miller
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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

Buddy Miller
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performed on the Tower Stage Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2009   •  Speedway Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 6 October 2009)   •  (Photo taken 12:35:46 Saturday 3 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Tower of Gold was a brand new stage added this year
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Justin Stens (drums) and Scott McMicken (lead guitar)
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Dr. Dog 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

Toby Leaman (bass)
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Dr. Dog 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

Frank McElroy (rhythm guitar)
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Dr. Dog 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 12:30:42 Sunday 4 October 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Folks from all walks of life attended
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Mid-field speakers allowed distant folk to hear
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An amusing shirt for a Dr. Dog performance
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The westernmost entrance
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