Ohana Fest 2025 Pollstar Music Festival of the Year

igotid88

It would have to be someone that people only came for Neil would like as well. And is headliner material. 

Loujoe

MMJ?

Get_Right

josevolution said:

Get_Right said:

I am surprised crowded house is lower on the bill. I would guess you might get an EV appearance when they play.

Good chances this happens ^^^

Ed and Neil Finn have been friends and collaborators for a long time. Hope it happens for those that are there.

Planet of Sound

Sorry to hear Neil is cancelled this far out, hope you get a decent replacement.

MikeDigs

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Eddie coming out for Survivalism would be epic. 

Ed joining NIN for any song would be epic.  I do love Survivalism also.

But I think "While I'm Still Here" would be a perfect song for Ed to join NIN for.
This song is essentially the "Setting Sun" of the Hesitation Marks album.

https://youtu.be/kbiqJ3TCaUQ?si=RDmWb-rF7fjydxuV

Another great fit for Eddie to join would be the "Setting Sun" of the With Teeth album, "Right Where It Belongs".

https://youtu.be/F-jZHMX-CJ0?si=HCyHfehJrzcGrIP8

I'm probably getting myself excited over nothing here.  Likely a slim chance that NIN does perform at Ohana.
But I'll enjoy the idea until the replacement artist is announced...

jgregory89

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Oh. Yeah. Renting a bike might be an option then also

With the festival ending so early (?) at night... taking some time getting home isn't that big of a hassle

And luckily with the US not being a "tax nightmare" like here in Sweden, a beer at the festival must be like 2-3 dollars. Amazing!

Definitely rent a bike.  I usually stay in San Clemente and rent an e-bike as well.  There's a few places to rent from in SC.  It's a nice cruise down to the show and you can park/lock it at the designated bike area.  Easy in/easy out. 

How is the ride at night back to SC though?

Great!  Nice riding back with a little buzz.  You do want to make sure you get an e-bike though to handle those SC hills on the way back..

kaw753

Depending on the travel time needed before his tour in Uruguay.... Paul McCartney. Everyone else appears to be booked.

RatherStarved

kaw753 said:

Depending on the travel time needed before his tour in Uruguay.... Paul McCartney. Everyone else appears to be booked.

Now that’s a helluva good idea! 

JD87070

I wonder if Ohana and Bourbon & Beyond Festival will team up to get the same headliner to fill Neil’s slot, NY was supposed to play B&B the week before, so now they’re scrambling for someone else too. Could help if they can get someone to do two shows instead of just one.

YAKIMATSU

How about The Who?
I realize "they" are not touring, but Roger is, and they just did a few shows last year.

Spiritual_Chaos

A reformed Oasis?

curmudgeoness

I feel like that's ^^^ as likely to happen as Taylor Swift filling in.

Gern Blansten

jgregory89 said:

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Oh. Yeah. Renting a bike might be an option then also

With the festival ending so early (?) at night... taking some time getting home isn't that big of a hassle

And luckily with the US not being a "tax nightmare" like here in Sweden, a beer at the festival must be like 2-3 dollars. Amazing!

Definitely rent a bike.  I usually stay in San Clemente and rent an e-bike as well.  There's a few places to rent from in SC.  It's a nice cruise down to the show and you can park/lock it at the designated bike area.  Easy in/easy out. 

How is the ride at night back to SC though?

Great!  Nice riding back with a little buzz.  You do want to make sure you get an e-bike though to handle those SC hills on the way back..

Sorry if this is an ignorant question but riding a bike at night on the highway seems dangerous...was there a bike path or something

jgregory89

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Oh. Yeah. Renting a bike might be an option then also

With the festival ending so early (?) at night... taking some time getting home isn't that big of a hassle

And luckily with the US not being a "tax nightmare" like here in Sweden, a beer at the festival must be like 2-3 dollars. Amazing!

Definitely rent a bike.  I usually stay in San Clemente and rent an e-bike as well.  There's a few places to rent from in SC.  It's a nice cruise down to the show and you can park/lock it at the designated bike area.  Easy in/easy out. 

How is the ride at night back to SC though?

Great!  Nice riding back with a little buzz.  You do want to make sure you get an e-bike though to handle those SC hills on the way back..

Sorry if this is an ignorant question but riding a bike at night on the highway seems dangerous...was there a bike path or something

Maybe I'm wrong, but I wouldn't consider the road that runs along the coast there to be a highway, but I ride on the sidewalk there, there's also a large parking lot along there that you can ride in.  Also, the traffic at that hour on that road is pretty sparse.  Then about halfway down, there's a bike path that's separated by a guard rail that runs parallel to the road.  After that you hit a dirt trail that runs parallel to the beach and railroad tracks, you'll go over a little bridge which you'll need to walk the bike over.  The dirt trail will take you all the way to SC's pier, you can also exit before the pier and head up the hills to wherever you're staying.  It's very safe.

Spiritual_Chaos

What does it matter without Neil. 

Jus rob me and leave me assaulted crying in a ditch

curmudgeoness

Good news for you! -- No ditches.

curmudgeoness

Also, @Spiritual_Chaos I saw your comment on the Neil Young thread about having "no interest in the American west coast," and I'm kind of puzzled by it. The western part of the US, in my opinion and experience, is far more beautiful than the eastern half of the country. There are mountains, desert, giant redwoods, a breathtaking coastline. The cities have great restaurants and a ton going on, generally.

Plus, late September is a great time to visit. Summer comes late to the west coast in general, and in SoCal September and October are known as "locals' summer," because the tourists and the "Zonies" (Arizonans) have gone home.

Go Beavers

jgregory89 said:

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Oh. Yeah. Renting a bike might be an option then also

With the festival ending so early (?) at night... taking some time getting home isn't that big of a hassle

And luckily with the US not being a "tax nightmare" like here in Sweden, a beer at the festival must be like 2-3 dollars. Amazing!

Definitely rent a bike.  I usually stay in San Clemente and rent an e-bike as well.  There's a few places to rent from in SC.  It's a nice cruise down to the show and you can park/lock it at the designated bike area.  Easy in/easy out. 

How is the ride at night back to SC though?

Great!  Nice riding back with a little buzz.  You do want to make sure you get an e-bike though to handle those SC hills on the way back..

Sorry if this is an ignorant question but riding a bike at night on the highway seems dangerous...was there a bike path or something

Maybe I'm wrong, but I wouldn't consider the road that runs along the coast there to be a highway, but I ride on the sidewalk there, there's also a large parking lot along there that you can ride in.  Also, the traffic at that hour on that road is pretty sparse.  Then about halfway down, there's a bike path that's separated by a guard rail that runs parallel to the road.  After that you hit a dirt trail that runs parallel to the beach and railroad tracks, you'll go over a little bridge which you'll need to walk the bike over.  The dirt trail will take you all the way to SC's pier, you can also exit before the pier and head up the hills to wherever you're staying.  It's very safe.

That’s good to know because I’ve stayed north of the venue toward Laguna and riding that stretch at night didn’t look appealing. Just a bike lane along four lanes of fast drivers with hills and curves. 

jgregory89

Go Beavers said:

jgregory89 said:

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Gern Blansten said:

jgregory89 said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Oh. Yeah. Renting a bike might be an option then also

With the festival ending so early (?) at night... taking some time getting home isn't that big of a hassle

And luckily with the US not being a "tax nightmare" like here in Sweden, a beer at the festival must be like 2-3 dollars. Amazing!

Definitely rent a bike.  I usually stay in San Clemente and rent an e-bike as well.  There's a few places to rent from in SC.  It's a nice cruise down to the show and you can park/lock it at the designated bike area.  Easy in/easy out. 

How is the ride at night back to SC though?

Great!  Nice riding back with a little buzz.  You do want to make sure you get an e-bike though to handle those SC hills on the way back..

Sorry if this is an ignorant question but riding a bike at night on the highway seems dangerous...was there a bike path or something

Maybe I'm wrong, but I wouldn't consider the road that runs along the coast there to be a highway, but I ride on the sidewalk there, there's also a large parking lot along there that you can ride in.  Also, the traffic at that hour on that road is pretty sparse.  Then about halfway down, there's a bike path that's separated by a guard rail that runs parallel to the road.  After that you hit a dirt trail that runs parallel to the beach and railroad tracks, you'll go over a little bridge which you'll need to walk the bike over.  The dirt trail will take you all the way to SC's pier, you can also exit before the pier and head up the hills to wherever you're staying.  It's very safe.

That’s good to know because I’ve stayed north of the venue toward Laguna and riding that stretch at night didn’t look appealing. Just a bike lane along four lanes of fast drivers with hills and curves. 

Ah, yeah that sounds sketch.

RatherStarved

California is designed for cars.  It just is.