Lauren Ruth Ward Wows Ohana Fest With Fierce Performance and New Music
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… For those of you who have been following my contributions to Blurred Culture, you’ll probably already know that the one artist who I photographed the most: Lauren Ruth Ward. Shoot I even went out of my way to scheduled…
Johnny Marr Rocks The Ohana Fest With Selections From “Call The Comet” And The Smiths’ Favorites
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… When I was younger, whenever thought “The Smiths”, I though “Morrissey”. It wasn’t until I was older, and I really started paying attention to liner notes (do kids still even read them?) and music news, that I was introduced…
Billy Raffoul’s Passionate Intensity At The Ohana Fest Surely Garnered New Fans
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… A new voice that has intrigued me since the start of the year is possessed by Billy Raffoul. This Canadian singer/songwriter’s voice is about as raw and emotive as they come. Think Joe Cocker meets Rod Stewart. In June,…
Nothing Better Than A Cold Beer and Bahamas To Relax At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “…With the sun reaching its apex in the Pacific sky, it was the perfect time to head on over to the bar to grab a cold one and just sprawl yourself out on the festival ground’s grassy knolls, and relax….
Lilly Hiatt’s Roots Rock Vibe Delights The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… From punk rock to roots rock, the absolutely delightful Lilly Hiatt was up next kicking off the action on the Tiki Stage. For those who say that artistic ability isn’t something that can’t be genetically passed down generations, I’d…
Plague Vendor Rips The Pants Off The Ohana Fest … Literally
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Kicking off the action on the main stage was the Southern California based band Plague Vendor. Signed to Epitaph, this quartet- consisting of Brandon Blain, Jay Rogers, Luke Perine and Michael Perez- has really been making a name for themselves…
Amos Lee Set The Perfect Ambience As The Sun Set At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… Amos Lee, known for his blue-eyed soul, was the next troubadour to take the main stage, and he delivered a fun and passionate set. With a laid-back vocal delivery and acoustic-driven set, he drew the audience’s attention by introducing…
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…
