You can take a bus from LAX to downtown union station, then take the train to San Juan Capistrano (1 hr 20 min. $12.50 one way), then you're 5 miles from Dana Point for a taxi, a long walk, or a folding bike ride.
That really only works if you have minimal stuff. Add a suitcase and a bag and that "long walk or folding bike ride" gets a lot more complicated. Also, getting home AFTER the show has to happen too, and to the degree there are bikes and all, pretty sure not enough for all who'd want them, just like never enough Lyfts/Ubers, cabs for all who want them when everyone is leaving at once.
These are typical festival challenges although the harder it is to get onsite, the more complicated the logistics are.
Not complaining about it, just explaining that it's all part of the calculation for each individual on what is worth the effort/cost, and what maybe isn't.
I think the concept of Encore weekend is inconsiderate . While no one is being forced to go either weekend, it seems like it does the fan a disservice.
Why not just make Ohana a 2 weekend festival, which would be easier to plan for?
Why all the secrecy about the upcoming Encore weekend, instead of confirming it, which would be easier to plan for?
What if someone wants to attend both weekends, but only allotted vacation time for one, based on the super slow, too cutesy, will they/won't they info rollout?
What if someone with limited funds likes the Encore lineup better, but already blew their cash and/or paid leave on the first weekend?
What if someone wishes to attend Encore, but is no longer able to select vacation dates, due to the super slow info rollout?
I think the concept of Encore weekend is inconsiderate . While no one is being forced to go either weekend, it seems like it does the fan a disservice.
Why not just make Ohana a 2 weekend festival, which would be easier to plan for?
Why all the secrecy about the upcoming Encore weekend, instead of confirming it, which would be easier to plan for?
What if someone wants to attend both weekends, but only allotted vacation time for one, based on the super slow, too cutesy, will they/won't they info rollout?
What if someone with limited funds likes the Encore lineup better, but already blew their cash and/or paid leave on the first weekend?
What if someone wishes to attend Encore, but is no longer able to select vacation dates, due to the super slow info rollout?
All valid points. However they simply will sell as much Ohana as they can before announcing Encore. Just like they always sell Europe before announcing NA. It’s a business and it’s all about optimizing revenue. As a fan sometimes we have to make decisions with imperfect info.
PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024: Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2
EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
Monday I had no intention of going. This morning I bought tickets and airfare (I sprung for first class since it was relatively cheap). Funny how quickly things change.
Monday I had no intention of going. This morning I bought tickets and airfare (I sprung for first class since it was relatively cheap). Funny how quickly things change.
My wife is not really a fan of concerts in general, so we are flying first class and staying at the Waldorf. That's what it takes...
Encore had its issues for a few reasons: - Small window to announce & plan, well after most people made travel plans for the first weekend - Crazy expensive to stay near it for the touring fans, and alternative lodging (shuttle busses, rideshare) wasn't too convenient - Still riding out what we thought was the end of Covid (pre-omicron) - Already had PJ the first weekend, less incentive to spend another $300 weekend pass for two more fest-length sets - Fanbase still didn't know how quick 2020 rescheduled dates would come, fest might not be their thing
I know I broke the bank to figure out how to do both weekends, and would've been completely content with doing just one. If they announce anything during the spring vs mid-summer I'll likely come in for Encore (regardless of lineup) as the first weekend doesn't line up with my schedule.
Monday I had no intention of going. This morning I bought tickets and airfare (I sprung for first class since it was relatively cheap). Funny how quickly things change.
My wife is not really a fan of concerts in general, so we are flying first class and staying at the Waldorf. That's what it takes...
I feel your pain my man! If I’m traveling solo to a show, I can usually do it fairly on the cheap since I don’t really require all that much.
However whenever the wife is in tow, it’s a completely different ballgame. Case in point, I locked up a room at the Westin once the new Vegas date was announced in the event I won the ticket lottery. I win the lottery & secure two reserved seats and think I’m golden. That’s until the wife ask where we’re staying at while there. 😂🤣
Long story short, we’re now booked at the Cosmo for our stay and taking a small 30 seat commuter jet to Vegas (JSX.com if anyone is interested). 🤷🏼♂️😂
They should just focus on making one Ohana weekend the best it can be. The idea of the encore was a cool one off thing, but to keep it up is a little silly to me
Pittsburgh 2013 Cincinnati 2014 Greenville 2016 (Raleigh 2016) Columbia 2016
The problem is the festival organizers said they wanted to expand this festival + they did an encore last year. Combine that with Stone’s comments, the vendors apparently booking that weekend and the other social media clues it kind of creates a mess. That being said I hope it happens
Beacon '08
Philly 2-4 '09
Newark '10
MSG 1+2 '10
E.V. Beacon 1+2 '11
Made in America Festival '12
Worcester 1+2 '13
Brooklyn 1+2 '13
Global Citizens Festival '15
MSG 1+2 '16
Fenway Park 1+2 '16 Ohana '17 Home Shows 1+2 '18 Ohana '18 Ohana '19 Sea Hear Now '21 Ohana '21 LA 1+2 '22 Austin 1+2 '23 Ohana '23 Vegas 1+2 '24 LA 1+2 '24 MSG 1+2 '24
here's my take. Its clear people are asking on social media about an encore weekend. Why, because of comments made last year by the band and expectations of it happening again. So that being said, the 10 club, the band, people close with the band and most of all, Ohana themselves know if there is an encore. The fact that nobody has address it to shoot it down speaks volumes, its happening!.
Monday I had no intention of going. This morning I bought tickets and airfare (I sprung for first class since it was relatively cheap). Funny how quickly things change.
My wife is not really a fan of concerts in general, so we are flying first class and staying at the Waldorf. That's what it takes...
I feel your pain my man! If I’m traveling solo to a show, I can usually do it fairly on the cheap since I don’t really require all that much.
However whenever the wife is in tow, it’s a completely different ballgame. Case in point, I locked up a room at the Westin once the new Vegas date was announced in the event I won the ticket lottery. I win the lottery & secure two reserved seats and think I’m golden. That’s until the wife ask where we’re staying at while there. 😂🤣
Long story short, we’re now booked at the Cosmo for our stay and taking a small 30 seat commuter jet to Vegas (JSX.com if anyone is interested). 🤷🏼♂️😂
Gotta do the right thing!
I don't mind paying first class for airfare. I'm 6' and 210lbs so flying coach is brutal cross country. The Waldorf bill is steep though. But she's pleased so...
Anyone do VIP in the past? Was it worth it? Some festivals the extra cost is worth it and some not so much. We have not been to Ohana so wondering if anyone has any insight into it? Thanks!
Not worth it... most of VIP end up in general area cause their view is so limited. I see so many of them wandering out
Being local to So Cal has its privileges and last year 2 PJ shows in 2 nights was it! I have heard from many in the industry that shows are not planned for the fans that travel, but for the fans in the area.
Being local to So Cal has its privileges and last year 2 PJ shows in 2 nights was it! I have heard from many in the industry that shows are not planned for the fans that travel, but for the fans in the area.
That's fair. I originally viewed Ohana as a destination event, so the idea of Encore really rubbed me wrong. If they really don't expect that the majority of attendees will travel, it makes Encore weekend a more reasonable proposition.
Has ohana ever “sold out” I may wanna go be won’t know until mid sept
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just another thought regarding people who say CA is getting 7 shows so not much demand for Ohana Encore. That's crazy way to think. It's not a PJ only show. Two nights. At least 12 bands. Imagine if one of the nights were the chili peppers, or Miley, Bruce, KOL. They could easily pack the beach for the encore with the right lineup.
just another thought regarding people who say CA is getting 7 shows so not much demand for Ohana Encore. That's crazy way to think. It's not a PJ only show. Two nights. At least 12 bands. Imagine if one of the nights were the chili peppers, or Miley, Bruce, KOL. They could easily pack the beach for the encore with the right lineup.
Nothing would please me more than if Encore was headlined by Bruce and RHCP.
just another thought regarding people who say CA is getting 7 shows so not much demand for Ohana Encore. That's crazy way to think. It's not a PJ only show. Two nights. At least 12 bands. Imagine if one of the nights were the chili peppers, or Miley, Bruce, KOL. They could easily pack the beach for the encore with the right lineup.
Nothing would please me more than if Encore was headlined by Bruce and RHCP.
If Bruce was there, I'd fly back again or stay the week. I'm dying for a Bruce tour. It's time.
just another thought regarding people who say CA is getting 7 shows so not much demand for Ohana Encore. That's crazy way to think. It's not a PJ only show. Two nights. At least 12 bands. Imagine if one of the nights were the chili peppers, or Miley, Bruce, KOL. They could easily pack the beach for the encore with the right lineup.
Nothing would please me more than if Encore was headlined by Bruce and RHCP.
If Bruce was there, I'd fly back again or stay the week. I'm dying for a Bruce tour. It's time.
It would be a pass for me if Bruce was headlining. I am not a fan.
I admit the Bruce rumor has me intrigued. When the Ohana Instagram account followed him I was hopeful, then he wasn’t in the lineup. So with Stone saying Painted Shield is playing Ohana and the social media clue I am holding out hope for an encore weekend again. Last years Encore was a blast and I’d go again.
just another thought regarding people who say CA is getting 7 shows so not much demand for Ohana Encore. That's crazy way to think. It's not a PJ only show. Two nights. At least 12 bands. Imagine if one of the nights were the chili peppers, or Miley, Bruce, KOL. They could easily pack the beach for the encore with the right lineup.
Nothing would please me more than if Encore was headlined by Bruce and RHCP.
If Bruce was there, I'd fly back again or stay the week. I'm dying for a Bruce tour. It's time.
It would be a pass for me if Bruce was headlining. I am not a fan.
You need to be baptized in the Church of Bruce. Once his music touches you, you're in forever.
just another thought regarding people who say CA is getting 7 shows so not much demand for Ohana Encore. That's crazy way to think. It's not a PJ only show. Two nights. At least 12 bands. Imagine if one of the nights were the chili peppers, or Miley, Bruce, KOL. They could easily pack the beach for the encore with the right lineup.
Nothing would please me more than if Encore was headlined by Bruce and RHCP.
If Bruce was there, I'd fly back again or stay the week. I'm dying for a Bruce tour. It's time.
It would be a pass for me if Bruce was headlining. I am not a fan.
You need to be baptized in the Church of Bruce. Once his music touches you, you're in forever.
I did go see him at a show because my Aunt had an extra ticket. Just didn’t do much for me.
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These are typical festival challenges although the harder it is to get onsite, the more complicated the logistics are.
Not complaining about it, just explaining that it's all part of the calculation for each individual on what is worth the effort/cost, and what maybe isn't.
Why not just make Ohana a 2 weekend festival, which would be easier to plan for?
Why all the secrecy about the upcoming Encore weekend, instead of confirming it, which would be easier to plan for?
What if someone wants to attend both weekends, but only allotted vacation time for one, based on the super slow, too cutesy, will they/won't they info rollout?
What if someone with limited funds likes the Encore lineup better, but already blew their cash and/or paid leave on the first weekend?
What if someone wishes to attend Encore, but is no longer able to select vacation dates, due to the super slow info rollout?
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
- Small window to announce & plan, well after most people made travel plans for the first weekend
- Crazy expensive to stay near it for the touring fans, and alternative lodging (shuttle busses, rideshare) wasn't too convenient
- Still riding out what we thought was the end of Covid (pre-omicron)
- Already had PJ the first weekend, less incentive to spend another $300 weekend pass for two more fest-length sets
- Fanbase still didn't know how quick 2020 rescheduled dates would come, fest might not be their thing
I know I broke the bank to figure out how to do both weekends, and would've been completely content with doing just one. If they announce anything during the spring vs mid-summer I'll likely come in for Encore (regardless of lineup) as the first weekend doesn't line up with my schedule.
However whenever the wife is in tow, it’s a completely different ballgame. Case in point, I locked up a room at the Westin once the new Vegas date was announced in the event I won the ticket lottery. I win the lottery & secure two reserved seats and think I’m golden. That’s until the wife ask where we’re staying at while there. 😂🤣
Cincinnati 2014
Greenville 2016
(Raleigh 2016)
Columbia 2016
Don’t know if it will or won’t happen again, but I’m not buying tix til I see the big picture
if they sell out, I’ll get in for cheaper anyway
Ohana 2022 - $196 single day pass
Almost double. Kinda ridiculous!
Philly 2-4 '09
Newark '10
MSG 1+2 '10
E.V. Beacon 1+2 '11
Made in America Festival '12
Worcester 1+2 '13
Brooklyn 1+2 '13
Global Citizens Festival '15
MSG 1+2 '16
Fenway Park 1+2 '16
Ohana '17
Home Shows 1+2 '18
Ohana '18
Ohana '19
Sea Hear Now '21
Ohana '21
LA 1+2 '22
Austin 1+2 '23
Ohana '23
Vegas 1+2 '24
LA 1+2 '24
MSG 1+2 '24
SHOW COUNT: (157) 1990's=3, 2000's=53, 2010/20's=97, US=116, CAN=15, Europe=20 ,New Zealand=2, Australia=2
Mexico=1, Colombia=1
Upcoming: Ohana x2 Aucklandx2, Gold Coast, Melbournex2
$1500
This year $1400 but only 1 complimentary alcohol beverage
maybe why VIP sold out already!
SHOW COUNT: (157) 1990's=3, 2000's=53, 2010/20's=97, US=116, CAN=15, Europe=20 ,New Zealand=2, Australia=2
Mexico=1, Colombia=1
Upcoming: Ohana x2 Aucklandx2, Gold Coast, Melbournex2
I don't mind paying first class for airfare. I'm 6' and 210lbs so flying coach is brutal cross country. The Waldorf bill is steep though. But she's pleased so...
I have heard from many in the industry that shows are not planned for the fans that travel, but for the fans in the area.
Philly 2-4 '09
Newark '10
MSG 1+2 '10
E.V. Beacon 1+2 '11
Made in America Festival '12
Worcester 1+2 '13
Brooklyn 1+2 '13
Global Citizens Festival '15
MSG 1+2 '16
Fenway Park 1+2 '16
Ohana '17
Home Shows 1+2 '18
Ohana '18
Ohana '19
Sea Hear Now '21
Ohana '21
LA 1+2 '22
Austin 1+2 '23
Ohana '23
Vegas 1+2 '24
LA 1+2 '24
MSG 1+2 '24