OHANA 2026 (10th Anniversary) - Wish list / expectations

Luckytwn1 · February 28

There was not supposed to be an E Street tour in 2026, the band was told they could take other projects for the year. The just announced 20 show tour was planned on very short notice because of what's happening in the country and at the moment, it's not expected to go beyond this spring US leg.

kaw753 · February 28

Let's see who is touring and/or local.... Sublime, Good Charlotte, Silversun Pickups, Twenty One Pilots.

You can also start with this poster as your first draft.

Image: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66fe48fc2c1be11475c02730/699db9594ccb5cda2a442d65_SK26_Admat_Socials_general-1080x1350.png

matt84 · February 28

kaw753 said:

Let's see who is touring and/or local.... Sublime, Good Charlotte, Silversun Pickups, Twenty One Pilots.

You can also start with this poster as your first draft.

I’d expect maybe 2/3 bands on that line-up to be at Ohana. If you take a look at last years Shaky Knees line-up - it had Wet Leg and Stereophonics. Those two band ended up playing Ohana. Hopefully this year Jimmy Eat World and Wolf Alice might be playing.

Steverthebeliever · February 28

has there been a lot of crossover with shakey knees before?

gotthebottle · February 28

Luckytwn1 said:

There was not supposed to be an E Street tour in 2026, the band was told they could take other projects for the year. The just announced 20 show tour was planned on very short notice because of what's happening in the country and at the moment, it's not expected to go beyond this spring US leg.

That's why I said I'd bet$100 no Bruce at Ohana

dlymnfld · March 1

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

njhaley1 · March 1

dlymnfld said:

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

I found the nearby parking garage to be incredibly convenient, if not a little expensive. @gotthebottle has some better Intel.

Is Meth expected to be with Wu?

Get_Right · March 1

Uber in early, stay late at the rib joint or one of the hotel bars nearby. Uber back. Piece of cake. I love the rib joint. Strong drinks, smells like cigarettes, mediocre food, and a cover band on the back porch. But when you step into that AC after a full day at Ohana, and get your first vodka tonic, it might as well be the Ritz Carlton.

And Edit: The drinks suck at Ohana. It has been a few years since I was there, but they literally had drink police at each bar making sure the bartenders did not over pour. We were sneaking in airplane bottles by day 2. Just saying.

gotthebottle · March 1

njhaley1 said:

dlymnfld said:

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

I found the nearby parking garage to be incredibly convenient, if not a little expensive. @gotthebottle has some better Intel.

Is Meth expected to be with Wu?

I can help with people who have a car and are ok getting there early for parking.
But if you don't care about $ buy the parking garage pass it's the easiest

dlymnfld · March 1

njhaley1 said:

dlymnfld said:

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

I found the nearby parking garage to be incredibly convenient, if not a little expensive. @gotthebottle has some better Intel.

Is Meth expected to be with Wu?

Not currently. Conflict with making a movie. Says he loves Wu and the other guys will do just find without him so it’s not a falling out. RZA is also the man. I highly doubt they will play Ohana but definitely be an experience that I would enjoy. Thanks for the parking tips, I’ll probably just buy parking pass and suck up the traffic getting out.

nats19 · March 1

dlymnfld said:

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

In 2024, Ohana provided parking nearby (free with price of ticket for me) and buses starting at 10 AM or so and running back at end of show. It was easy. Lots of info provided. You just needed to show your bracelet for the show to access. Drove from hotel to parking.

pjbugs007 · March 1

Dlymnfld.. I used the expensive parking last year and it worked out fantastic..I recommend if you fly in on Thursday to hit the beach and listen to the sound check.. I know a lady who puts on an entire party for the Ed,Pj sound check. Fun times

njhaley1 · March 1

dlymnfld said:

njhaley1 said:

dlymnfld said:

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

I found the nearby parking garage to be incredibly convenient, if not a little expensive. @gotthebottle has some better Intel.

Is Meth expected to be with Wu?

Not currently. Conflict with making a movie. Says he loves Wu and the other guys will do just find without him so it’s not a falling out. RZA is also the man. I highly doubt they will play Ohana but definitely be an experience that I would enjoy. Thanks for the parking tips, I’ll probably just buy parking pass and suck up the traffic getting out.

Exit traffic from the garage was no trouble at all, really well directed.

I saw Wu Tang about 15yrs ago at Red Rocks, no Meth. Really disappointing and a big reason I passed on their last tour. To me, it'd be like seeing PJ without Ed.

dlymnfld · March 1

njhaley1 said:

dlymnfld said:

njhaley1 said:

dlymnfld said:

I just booked an air bnb in San Clemente for my first trip to Ohana from CT. For those who have gone before, I heard the parking is a challenge and public transportation doesn’t run Friday. Is it better to buy parking pass or park farther downtown near business and Uber in or walk? The two acts I’d like to see on the Shaky Knees is Ben Howard (he doesn’t play the states that often) and Wu-Tang (because seeing them on the beach would be a trip). Thanks if anyone has any parking tips.

I found the nearby parking garage to be incredibly convenient, if not a little expensive. @gotthebottle has some better Intel.

Is Meth expected to be with Wu?

Not currently. Conflict with making a movie. Says he loves Wu and the other guys will do just find without him so it’s not a falling out. RZA is also the man. I highly doubt they will play Ohana but definitely be an experience that I would enjoy. Thanks for the parking tips, I’ll probably just buy parking pass and suck up the traffic getting out.

Exit traffic from the garage was no trouble at all, really well directed.

I saw Wu Tang about 15yrs ago at Red Rocks, no Meth. Really disappointing and a big reason I passed on their last tour. To me, it'd be like seeing PJ without Ed.

Good to hear about traffic and yeah Meth is definitely the bigger draw of the band. I’d see them more for the novelty than the music. I saw them open for Rage in like 98 and all I remember was there was like thirty dudes on stage. I’m going for Eddie and hoping for PJ everything else is a bonus in my opinion.

dlymnfld · March 2

EMizner said:

I guess this means there could be a chance Billy Strings shows up this year

He would have to play 4 nights in a row which is plausible as he did play Port Chester 4 nights in a row in 2022 and often plays 3 nights in a row. Plus a shorter set a 3 days off after San Diego? If Vegas had odds I put money on him. Crown of Thorns would be epic on the beach.

njhaley1 · March 2

dlymnfld said:

EMizner said:

I guess this means there could be a chance Billy Strings shows up this year

He would have to play 4 nights in a row which is plausible as he did play Port Chester 4 nights in a row in 2022 and often plays 3 nights in a row. Plus a shorter set a 3 days off after San Diego? If Vegas had odds I put money on him. Crown of Thorns would be epic on the beach.

My only question is whether he'll close or if PJ or another top billing closes. My opinion is he's more than capable of closing Sunday night.

dlymnfld · March 2

njhaley1 said:

dlymnfld said:

EMizner said:

I guess this means there could be a chance Billy Strings shows up this year

He would have to play 4 nights in a row which is plausible as he did play Port Chester 4 nights in a row in 2022 and often plays 3 nights in a row. Plus a shorter set a 3 days off after San Diego? If Vegas had odds I put money on him. Crown of Thorns would be epic on the beach.

My only question is whether he'll close or if PJ or another top billing closes. My opinion is he's more than capable of closing Sunday night.

He can only play 9/27 as he’s Inglewood 9/26 and San Diego 9/28 according to that notebook. I also believe he is big enough to close especially with his extensive list of Pearl Jam covers. His spring tour is basically sold out everywhere.