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  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,780
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Variety’s is reporting that Coachella is being postponed for October 2021 to April 2022.  Not a good sign.
    Agreed, but I’d note from the article a couple of things that may not necessarily mean Ohana will follow suit:  massive size (125k), and it never officially had October 2021 dates. Still, it’s not good news.  
    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; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 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
  • JH6056
    JH6056 Posts: 2,437
    RatherStarved said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Variety’s is reporting that Coachella is being postponed for October 2021 to April 2022.  Not a good sign.
    Agreed, but I’d note from the article a couple of things that may not necessarily mean Ohana will follow suit:  massive size (125k), and it never officially had October 2021 dates. Still, it’s not good news.  
    But it's also Coachella. Not only 125k people, which is huge, but 2 weekends, a cray amount of money to some artists (they usually bribe at least a few hard to get artists to play), and if they can't be at full capacity it's probably best to plan it for next year, regular time. That way it's highly highly likely to happen.
  • wsimon74
    wsimon74 Posts: 516
    and on the other side of it, Outside Lands Festival moved from August to October 2021, so maybe a glimmer of hope?  not sure on crowd size for this festival as compared to Ohana.

    https://uproxx.com/music/outside-lands-2021-dates-lineup-delay/

  • whitepants
    whitepants Posts: 729
    You can't compare Coachella to Ohana. Coachella is 4x the size of Ohana and over two weekends. Benefit of Ohana is that it's smaller, one weekend, and it's on the beach where the constant cool breeze of late September winds will be a benefit to attendees. 

    I'm confident Ohana is going on, and sold out hotels at Dana Point confirm this to me. 
    ~*~Me and Hippiemom dranketh the red wine in Cleveland 2003~*~

    First PJ Show: March 20, 1994 | Ann Arbor | Crisler Arena
  • gus stills
    gus stills Posts: 378
    I booked my flight last week...I think it’s on. Maybe wishful thinking but it feels damn good to have something fun on the calendar again. 
  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,874
    Anyone have hotel or stay recommendations? Starting to look around in hopes that this happen and would be traveling from east coast with no knowledge of the area. Is the shuttle a reasonable option? Thinking maybe looking for something walking distance from the shuttle pick up/drop off?
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • whitepants
    whitepants Posts: 729
    edited March 2021
    pjpitt89 said:
    Anyone have hotel or stay recommendations? Starting to look around in hopes that this happen and would be traveling from east coast with no knowledge of the area. Is the shuttle a reasonable option? Thinking maybe looking for something walking distance from the shuttle pick up/drop off?
    Here is the link to information about shuttles: https://www.ohanafest.com/information#shuttles
    I would suggest using  the Special Hotel Rates link under Information to search for hotel options.
    This will be my third time going to Ohana (2017 & 2018) and I'm staying at this hotel that I found on booking.com
    Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn by the Sea, which is walking distance, no shuttle. I did shuttle first year, but I only did the Saturday show (I drove down from the Pasadena area). And I stayed at a hotel walking distance in 2019 for 2 days of the festival. This year, I'll be there Friday evening and checking out on Monday. 

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    ~*~Me and Hippiemom dranketh the red wine in Cleveland 2003~*~

    First PJ Show: March 20, 1994 | Ann Arbor | Crisler Arena
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,780
    The walking distance to the festival hotels are surely sold out or charging through the roof if any rooms are left.  There aren’t many places in San Clemente that are walking distance from the shuttle drop off, but a few may be Uberable.  I would suggest searching San Clemente availability.  
    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; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 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
  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,874
    Thanks @whitepants, walkable to the show would be perfect, but it looks like that Best Western is sold out. I guess I can keep checking. I found a hotel walkable to the shuttle stop, but would love to be closer
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,825
    Not that it is comparable, but the Greek Theatre (6,000 capacity outdoor venue) in Los Angeles just announced a show for October 29.

    No mention if the capacity will be reduced.
  • Lukeat911
    Lukeat911 Nashville, TN Posts: 194
    @pjpitt89 I’m in the same boat. If you find a place worthwhile, can you let me know? I’ll do the same!
  • bigdeath
    bigdeath Chicago Posts: 86
    How well has the shuttle service run in the past? Wait to board at the shuttle lot, wait to board at concert, how often do they come by, etc?
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,825
    bigdeath said:
    How well has the shuttle service run in the past? Wait to board at the shuttle lot, wait to board at concert, how often do they come by, etc?
    The shuttle going to the venue is no problem.....the lines are pretty huge for the shuttle after the show, though they do have many busses waiting when the show ends.
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,780
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    bigdeath said:
    How well has the shuttle service run in the past? Wait to board at the shuttle lot, wait to board at concert, how often do they come by, etc?
    The shuttle going to the venue is no problem.....the lines are pretty huge for the shuttle after the show, though they do have many busses waiting when the show ends.
    Agree.  Also on the Friday night the service that operates the shuttles is still trying to figure out the right number of buses and drivers they need.  Usually by Saturday they’ve got it sorted.  There is a wait to get out of there, but after waiting 18 months for a show, what’s another half hour?
    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; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 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
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,825
    RatherStarved said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    bigdeath said:
    How well has the shuttle service run in the past? Wait to board at the shuttle lot, wait to board at concert, how often do they come by, etc?
    The shuttle going to the venue is no problem.....the lines are pretty huge for the shuttle after the show, though they do have many busses waiting when the show ends.
    Agree.  Also on the Friday night the service that operates the shuttles is still trying to figure out the right number of buses and drivers they need.  Usually by Saturday they’ve got it sorted.  There is a wait to get out of there, but after waiting 18 months for a show, what’s another half hour?
    Two other options:

    Park in the venue (beach) parking lot.  This requires you get there before the first act comes on, and depending on where you park, the walk to the front gate can be up to 15 mins.  The parking fee is $20 if I recall correctly.

    Uber to/from venue.  The "official" Uber lot gets pretty crowded after the night ends, but we have gotten a car right away by walking a block or two from the venue.


  • whitepants
    whitepants Posts: 729
    edited March 2021
    Shuttle to Ohana is a breeze, but after the show could be a nightmare queueing up. I'm embarrassed to admit that since I went solo to Ohana in 2017 (I'm a girl btw), I left the show while Eddie and Glen were doing a final song, and I ran to the shuttles. I was exhausted and I did not want to wait up to an hour, at 11pm to get on a shuttle for a 1.5 hour drive to Pasadena. It was easy getting onto the shuttle during the last several songs. But if you're with friends, hang back and stay for the entire show and then get in line for the shuttle, or drive and park.
    ~*~Me and Hippiemom dranketh the red wine in Cleveland 2003~*~

    First PJ Show: March 20, 1994 | Ann Arbor | Crisler Arena
  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,874
    edited March 2021
    @Lukeat911 OK so I booked a room at the Holiday in Express in San Clemente for now. I can cancel up to 9/20 for a full refund, I just wanted something to start even though I didn't get the show tix yet. This is near the shuttle stop, although I called the hotel and they said it is not really walkable to the shuttle stop. I figure we could take it to the show, but then always just uber back if needed.

    I saw nothing even close to reasonable around the festival itself, so I figured being close to the shuttle was the next best thing. If anyone has better thoughts, please let me know!

    Next is looking at flights. Assuming we stay in San Clemente as of now, is LAX or SD better? Looks like its smack dab in the middle of both.
    Post edited by pjpitt89 on
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,259
    whitepants said:
    Shuttle to Ohana is a breeze, but after the show could be a nightmare queueing up. I'm embarrassed to admit that since I went solo to Ohana in 2017 (I'm a girl btw), I left the show while Eddie and Glen were doing a final song, and I ran to the shuttles. I was exhausted and I did not want to wait up to an hour, at 11pm to get on a shuttle for a 1.5 hour drive to Pasadena. It was easy getting onto the shuttle during the last several songs. But if you're with friends, hang back and stay for the entire show and then get in line for the shuttle, or drive and park.
    I would leave early to save 30 minutes.  
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,780
    Closest airport is Santa Ana.  
    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; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 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
  • JeBurkhardt
    JeBurkhardt Posts: 5,331
    RatherStarved said:
    Closest airport is Santa Ana.  
    We flew into John Wayne airport for a wedding a few years ago. I preferred it to LAX. Not as crowded and the TSA check in was really smooth.

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