Ohana Encore Weekend

Spartanacus

Anyone else amazed that these two shows aren't sold out yet?  I figured you'd have people traveling from all over the country and world to see PJ.  Unless most of those people already are doing so for either the NJ or 1st Ohana show.  Yes, I know it is expensive and nothing is guaranteed with the Delta Fear Factor push, but still...I find it odd.  Anyone know the max capacity for these shows?

bootlegger10

Spartanacus said:

Anyone else amazed that these two shows aren't sold out yet?  I figured you'd have people traveling from all over the country and world to see PJ.  Unless most of those people already are doing so for either the NJ or 1st Ohana show.  Yes, I know it is expensive and nothing is guaranteed with the Delta Fear Factor push, but still...I find it odd.  Anyone know the max capacity for these shows?

It is interesting they aren’t sold out.  Some people just do not like festivals though.  I am one that is fine treating it like a regular show and showing up at 8pm and just getting a spot towards the back.  

DEGBTI

lastexit78 said:

DEGBTI said:

Fauci today says no lockdowns, that puts that idea to bed!

Really? I tried hard to believe in this guy but he changes his tune daily. I know many follow him like he’s some messiah but he’s made too many blunders to even begin to count. Speaking of blunders let’s talk about the CDC and their outdoor spread guidance. Multiple studies showed outdoors transmission basically at zero but yet somehow the CDC settles on 10%? I was worried about theses shows and if restrictions are put in place I will immediately sell my tickets. This madness needs to end. At this point though I’d be shocked if these shows didn’t go and as is. Delta will eventually run out of unvaccinated targets susceptible to poor outcomes. Probably before these shows even happen. At which point we can start calling it endemic and get on with our lives before we cause any more self destruction. See you all in two months!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/11/briefing/outdoor-covid-transmission-cdc-number.html

ya, really, https://news.yahoo.com/fauci-dont-think-were-going-061026368.html, do a quick google search next time, easy

Melzombie

Spartanacus said:

Anyone else amazed that these two shows aren't sold out yet?  I figured you'd have people traveling from all over the country and world to see PJ.  Unless most of those people already are doing so for either the NJ or 1st Ohana show.  Yes, I know it is expensive and nothing is guaranteed with the Delta Fear Factor push, but still...I find it odd.  Anyone know the max capacity for these shows?

I don't think people are fearful, look at the amount of people that attended Lolla... lol... 
People are itching for live music. 
I think as it gets closer, they may sell out. 

JOEJOEJOE

If Fauci changes his tune from time to time, it is because the virus changes it's tune!

Flavafraz

ya im om the really don't like festivals train. so I'm gonna try and show up to sea right before pj goes on

RatherStarved

There might be a lot of people waiting and seeing how it plays out the next month or so before spending the money, even though there will almost certainly be refunds if it is postponed or canceled.  

DEGBTI

just a little insight. If you only get your news from the news, its going to be bad. If you want something with a little truth to it, watch the stock market. The market always looks a few months out. It spokes very easy with bad news. That being said, the market hit or close to record highs today. Just sayin

Go Animal

okay, so... Beck!

Go Animal

Saw him at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on the Sea Change tour. He put on a great show. Hoping we get some stuff from Odelay!, Midnight Vultures & Guero/Guerolito.

Sleepless Nights HAS to happen (unless Ed & Beck rummage for a new 45" to cover )

curmudgeoness

FirstExit said:

RatherStarved said:

Can the person who said car rental at LAX is a cluster please elaborate? I know it has always been a shuttle to rental agency airport but has something got even worse lately? Leaving aside the rate.

In the last two months i've had friends and colleagues show up and either the rental agency doesn't have a car for them yet, and they have to wait 24-48 hours or go to another agency, or they've just been told they can't honor the reservation. Enterprise and Hertz. I've also heard the wait to get a car can get up to 3 hours long. Of course these are anecdotal, and i'm sure representation the minority of experiences, so keep an eye on the situation as we get closer to the dates. BTW the tip I often give coworkers flying to LAX is to take an uber to enterprise's locations in either Marina del Rey or on Venice Blvd near National. The rates are waits are always lower.

This is not unique to LAX, by the way; finding a rental car anywhere is harder and more expensive than it used to be. This will ease up when supply chain issues are resolved, I imagine/ hope.

So, yes. flying into LAX might be most convenient/ least expensive, but you also need to factor in things like traffic (!!!) and how you are getting from the airport to Dana Point. I don't know if the train is an option for people who are staying near the venue, but it might be worth looking into whether or not it stops near Dana Point (and LAX, LOL). Looks like the Surfliner stops in San Juan Capistrano: https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/plan-your-trip/schedules/schedule-change/

I've mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating: ALASKA AIRLINES HAS A NON-STOP FROM BOSTON TO SAN DIEGO. Really!! So if you are near Boston, I highly, highly, recommend this option. There's one non-stop/ day going each way.

Lockdowns: Gov Newsom is facing a recall election next month, there is NO WAY he shuts down the state again. I also think that delta will have burned through by late September. And I also agree with the others here who said that the encore weekend would not have been announced had they not been confident that they could pull it off. PJ has been pretty cautious all along.

FDA approval: Fauci said yesterday that he expects that in the next two weeks. Which leads me to:

In the original Ohana thread, I asserted that the testing/ vax expectations would be on the honor system, because wristbands can be transferred and are they *really* going to check your CDC card at the gate? But now I'm thinking that I might have been wrong about that.

There's a big push to require vaccination, and at this point, given the rapid shift in sentiment and the rise in case rates, I think it's possible that they *will* require proof of vaccination to enter the venue. I'm just spitballing, based on talk of making vaccination a prerequisite for flying, LA considering requiring proof of vaccination to use gyms, restaurants, theaters (like NYC), local (SD) businesses that are requiring proof of vaccination to enter. Now, Orange County is not LA (or San Diego), but I could see festival organizers making this decision.

California residents can download a digital vaccine record/ QR code from the state health dept; those records were a complete cluster when the site first launched. but they seem to be getting up to speed now.

PJNB

curmudgeoness said:

FirstExit said:

RatherStarved said:

Can the person who said car rental at LAX is a cluster please elaborate? I know it has always been a shuttle to rental agency airport but has something got even worse lately? Leaving aside the rate.

In the last two months i've had friends and colleagues show up and either the rental agency doesn't have a car for them yet, and they have to wait 24-48 hours or go to another agency, or they've just been told they can't honor the reservation. Enterprise and Hertz. I've also heard the wait to get a car can get up to 3 hours long. Of course these are anecdotal, and i'm sure representation the minority of experiences, so keep an eye on the situation as we get closer to the dates. BTW the tip I often give coworkers flying to LAX is to take an uber to enterprise's locations in either Marina del Rey or on Venice Blvd near National. The rates are waits are always lower.

This is not unique to LAX, by the way; finding a rental car anywhere is harder and more expensive than it used to be. This will ease up when supply chain issues are resolved, I imagine/ hope.

So, yes. flying into LAX might be most convenient/ least expensive, but you also need to factor in things like traffic (!!!) and how you are getting from the airport to Dana Point. I don't know if the train is an option for people who are staying near the venue, but it might be worth looking into whether or not it stops near Dana Point (and LAX, LOL). Looks like the Surfliner stops in San Juan Capistrano: https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/plan-your-trip/schedules/schedule-change/

I've mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating: ALASKA AIRLINES HAS A NON-STOP FROM BOSTON TO SAN DIEGO. Really!! So if you are near Boston, I highly, highly, recommend this option. There's one non-stop/ day going each way.

Lockdowns: Gov Newsom is facing a recall election next month, there is NO WAY he shuts down the state again. I also think that delta will have burned through by late September. And I also agree with the others here who said that the encore weekend would not have been announced had they not been confident that they could pull it off. PJ has been pretty cautious all along.

FDA approval: Fauci said yesterday that he expects that in the next two weeks. Which leads me to:

In the original Ohana thread, I asserted that the testing/ vax expectations would be on the honor system, because wristbands can be transferred and are they *really* going to check your CDC card at the gate? But now I'm thinking that I might have been wrong about that.

There's a big push to require vaccination, and at this point, given the rapid shift in sentiment and the rise in case rates, I think it's possible that they *will* require proof of vaccination to enter the venue. I'm just spitballing, based on talk of making vaccination a prerequisite for flying, LA considering requiring proof of vaccination to use gyms, restaurants, theaters (like NYC), local (SD) businesses that are requiring proof of vaccination to enter. Now, Orange County is not LA (or San Diego), but I could see festival organizers making this decision.

California residents can download a digital vaccine record/ QR code from the state health dept; those records were a complete cluster when the site first launched. but they seem to be getting up to speed now.

Great post and insight. We are just over 7 weeks from the festival. I feel like that is an eternity with regards to Delta and cases. It looks to me like you will be hopefully right about Delta burning out before the fest. That is good for everyone if true not just us concert goers. I know people do not like the covid talk in these threads but it is all on our minds and if anyone wants to have a chat send me a pm. 

HailHailVitalogy

Got a nonstop on United from DC to LAX for $99 (plus $30 to make it refundable for credit), and San Diego to Denver (to visit a friend) for $59 nonstop on United. 

I have a corporate code for enterprise that cut the price in half, but another option for those looking for cars is Turo. Check it out.

ski_fast

My girlfriend cannot attend the Encore weekend so I would like to sell her show tickets to a 10 Club fan with no markup.  Good for both nights from the $7,000 VIP option so along with all the other VIP perks listed in this thread you also get access to the artist guest lounge and $125 food and beverage credit and $100 merchandise credit.  Sorry ticket is now spoken for from another Ten Club member.  Thanks Ed, see you at Ohana.   

danlee1095

Just sent you a message.

Father Hubbard

Low ticket warning for the encore weekend, weekend GA passes only left

jammergirl

Go Animal said:

Saw him at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on the Sea Change tour. He put on a great show. Hoping we get some stuff from Odelay!, Midnight Vultures & Guero/Guerolito.

Sleepless Nights HAS to happen (unless Ed & Beck rummage for a new 45" to cover )

I love Beck, got into him even before discovering PJ! between him and Lord Huron I feel like this show was made for me. I saw Beck in 2006 and 2017, he is amazing live! Hoping for a duet with Ed as well.  

Like some people have said, I'm a bit nervous to attend as well with delta going around. I'm fully vaxxed but I do live with my twin 2-year old nieces and don't want to bring anything back to them. The outdoor concert itself sounds pretty darn safe. being near the ocean breezes and I plan on just hanging back and enjoying the music, my days of trying to press to the front are over. It's just the short flight and transportation/restaurants/etc. that is giving me a bit of anxiety. 

emptycupinthemiddleofthesea

ski_fast said:

My girlfriend cannot attend the Encore weekend so I would like to sell her show tickets to a 10 Club fan with no markup.  Good for both nights from the $7,000 VIP option so along with all the other VIP perks listed in this thread you also get access to the artist guest lounge and $125 food and beverage credit and $100 merchandise credit.  Sorry ticket is now spoken for from another Ten Club member.  Thanks Ed, see you at Ohana.   

See you there, dude! Thank you!!! Stoked.

Laurelhurst

Cocktails on Ed. This is gonna be awesome. Just hope I can fit my surfboard in the locker... 

Go Animal

jammergirl said:

Go Animal said:

Saw him at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on the Sea Change tour. He put on a great show. Hoping we get some stuff from Odelay!, Midnight Vultures & Guero/Guerolito.

Sleepless Nights HAS to happen (unless Ed & Beck rummage for a new 45" to cover )

I love Beck, got into him even before discovering PJ! between him and Lord Huron I feel like this show was made for me. I saw Beck in 2006 and 2017, he is amazing live! Hoping for a duet with Ed as well.  

Like some people have said, I'm a bit nervous to attend as well with delta going around. I'm fully vaxxed but I do live with my twin 2-year old nieces and don't want to bring anything back to them. The outdoor concert itself sounds pretty darn safe. being near the ocean breezes and I plan on just hanging back and enjoying the music, my days of trying to press to the front are over. It's just the short flight and transportation/restaurants/etc. that is giving me a bit of anxiety. 

Amen! \m/,