*** Eddie Vedder Ohana Festival Fanviews Here 9/8/17 ***

PJNB

chiefnjk said:

On the whole, Ohana was great and I would encourage people to check out this festival in the future. Especially loved performances by Fiona, Social D, Glen and Liam. My girlfriend loved the Pixies set the best. Seeing Ed play with Glen and Liam, as well as Simon, was a lot of fun. And while I've never gotten into Ray LaMontagne, I will say I was appalled by some of the behavior in the audience during his set (e.g. people talking loudly/not paying attention, yelling out "Eddie," one person yelling out "play something I give a shit about!"). We did not attend the fest on Sunday.

Ed's performance itself was amazing (loved the organ songs at the outset), but as others have mentioned, was kind of marred by some of the overly served patrons either yelling things out or leaving. Saturday was much more crowded than Friday (probably both because of Ed and also because it was Saturday and not a work day for most) and given how tight people were standing together, it was frustrating to see so many people constantly coming and going during Ed's set. It was an announced 90 minute set in a beautiful and intimate venue, but even with the limited time people still felt the need to constantly push through the crowd to make their way out (to presumably get alcohol, but I'm not sure). So that took away a bit from the chill vibe of Ed's set.

Given that this is Ed's festival, and he has now played the first two editions, does anyone else see this fest as an opportunity for a PJ show next year or in the future? Of course, it may lend itself better to a 10c only type of PJ show given it's a small fest. Probably not, but still fun to think about.

Not with that curfew unless they started a lot earlier. 

Daron Oshay

PJNB said:

chiefnjk said:

On the whole, Ohana was great and I would encourage people to check out this festival in the future. Especially loved performances by Fiona, Social D, Glen and Liam. My girlfriend loved the Pixies set the best. Seeing Ed play with Glen and Liam, as well as Simon, was a lot of fun. And while I've never gotten into Ray LaMontagne, I will say I was appalled by some of the behavior in the audience during his set (e.g. people talking loudly/not paying attention, yelling out "Eddie," one person yelling out "play something I give a shit about!"). We did not attend the fest on Sunday.

Ed's performance itself was amazing (loved the organ songs at the outset), but as others have mentioned, was kind of marred by some of the overly served patrons either yelling things out or leaving. Saturday was much more crowded than Friday (probably both because of Ed and also because it was Saturday and not a work day for most) and given how tight people were standing together, it was frustrating to see so many people constantly coming and going during Ed's set. It was an announced 90 minute set in a beautiful and intimate venue, but even with the limited time people still felt the need to constantly push through the crowd to make their way out (to presumably get alcohol, but I'm not sure). So that took away a bit from the chill vibe of Ed's set.

Given that this is Ed's festival, and he has now played the first two editions, does anyone else see this fest as an opportunity for a PJ show next year or in the future? Of course, it may lend itself better to a 10c only type of PJ show given it's a small fest. Probably not, but still fun to think about.

Not with that curfew unless they started a lot earlier. 

Way too small for a PJ show I would think. Then again anyone go to both Telluride and Ohana? They did seem similar in size. 

WhatYouTaughtMe

Daron Oshay said:

PJNB said:

chiefnjk said:

On the whole, Ohana was great and I would encourage people to check out this festival in the future. Especially loved performances by Fiona, Social D, Glen and Liam. My girlfriend loved the Pixies set the best. Seeing Ed play with Glen and Liam, as well as Simon, was a lot of fun. And while I've never gotten into Ray LaMontagne, I will say I was appalled by some of the behavior in the audience during his set (e.g. people talking loudly/not paying attention, yelling out "Eddie," one person yelling out "play something I give a shit about!"). We did not attend the fest on Sunday.

Ed's performance itself was amazing (loved the organ songs at the outset), but as others have mentioned, was kind of marred by some of the overly served patrons either yelling things out or leaving. Saturday was much more crowded than Friday (probably both because of Ed and also because it was Saturday and not a work day for most) and given how tight people were standing together, it was frustrating to see so many people constantly coming and going during Ed's set. It was an announced 90 minute set in a beautiful and intimate venue, but even with the limited time people still felt the need to constantly push through the crowd to make their way out (to presumably get alcohol, but I'm not sure). So that took away a bit from the chill vibe of Ed's set.

Given that this is Ed's festival, and he has now played the first two editions, does anyone else see this fest as an opportunity for a PJ show next year or in the future? Of course, it may lend itself better to a 10c only type of PJ show given it's a small fest. Probably not, but still fun to think about.

Not with that curfew unless they started a lot earlier. 

Way too small for a PJ show I would think. Then again anyone go to both Telluride and Ohana? They did seem similar in size. 

I was at both festivals the last two years and I agree, very similar capacity.

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marcPJfan said:

My Ohana pics from Saturday

https://flickr.com/photos/91486492@N00/sets/72157685062142412

Wow!  Great Pics.  Thanks so much for sharing.  My wife and I went to the show on Saturday and because we sat right behind a couple that brought their two kids, we felt slightly guilty for leaving ours behind!   Saturday was an all around perfect day.  The weather was amazing and spending a day listening to live music with the ocean in the background is not a bad way to spend a weekend.  I was blown away by how courteous everyone was -- but then again we decided putting down a blanket near the back of the grassy area was good enough seating -- didn't have to fight for a spot up close.  I didn't attend last year but decided after this year that Ohana will be an annual get-away-from the first month of school trip for me.  Excellent day.

chitownp76

marcPJfan said:

My Ohana pics from Saturday

https://flickr.com/photos/91486492@N00/sets/72157685062142412

Great pics