Lil Wayne “Tha Carter V” Is Here
Maybe more than any other rapper in history, Lil Wayne’s output is defined by franchises. An artist should be so lucky to sustain the kind of longevity that would allow for multi-volume phases the likes of Wayne’s Dedication, and Da Drought mixtapes, let alone the series that made…
The White Buffalo Is A Powerful Presence At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… For years, one of my friends has been preaching the glory of The White Buffalo. I’ve been following Jake Smith (p/k/a “The White Buffalo) since his 2013 album Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways. There’s something earthy about the man and…
Nikki Lane Keeps It Loose At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Nikki Lane is always a joy to see live. I was able to catch her earlier this year on Willie Nelson’s ranch, and had the time off my life getting rowdy with her during her late night tent set….
The War & Treaty Bring Their “Healing Tide” To The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Thankfully, we were able to catch the tail end of The War And Treaty’s performance. This husband-wife duo has had a banner 2018. Earning high praise from NPR Music as a musical act that “convey[s] and ecstatic, empowering sense…
Day Three of Outside Lands Featured Powerful Performances By Powerful Women
HOME PAGE | DAY ONE | DAY TWO | DAY THREE SAN FRANCISCO, CA- When I planned my festival schedule for Day 3, I made a conscious effort to to include on my list a bunch of performances by acts that I wanted to see perform live. It just so happened that a…
Eric Church Delights Ohana Fest With A Sublime Acoustic Performance
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Eric Church, a beyond huge country super star, was the headlining act for the festival’s first day, and he came hot and loaded with an all-acoustic set — and it was powerful. Church’s knack for performing, with his country…
Norah Jones Lulls Ohana Fest With A Sultry Performance
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… After the sun had set, Norah Jones took the stage. Backed by an extremely tight trio consisting of a drummer, upright bassist and organist, Jones was an absolute delight as her sensual melodies filled the ocean scented air. Her…
Nostalgic, Ethereal indie rock reigns supreme at the Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- With a half moon at its zenith—and magic hour fading to dusk—five-piece Alvvays took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl last Sunday. The Canadian dream pop outfit was opening for The War on Drugs in KCRW’s fifth of six World Festival summer concerts….
Eddie Vedder Reflects On This Weekend’s Ohana Festival
DANA POINT, CA- In anticipation of this weekend’s Ohana Festival, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, the festival’s founder, took some time to put pen to pad to reflect and recall what this music festival is all about: With a stacked line-up that features Eric Church, Norah…
Get Yourself to Desert Daze! Tix Still Available!
LOS ANGELES, CA- Festivals aren’t news anymore. I stopped getting excited about lineup announcements at least a few years ago. There’s a good period of six months each year during which it seems like there’s one every weekend. Very few sell out anymore, and some…
