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    Johnny Marr, Liz Phair, Mumford & Sons, Eddie Vedder, OHANA photos

    Posted on October 1, 2018 by MSOPR



     DATE:        OCTOBER 1, 2018
     
     FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN

     

     
     
    Photo Credit: Paul Hebert for Ohana

     

    The third annual OHANA festival, which concluded last night (9/30) and which saw more than 40,000 attendees at the beautiful Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA,was described by the Orange County Register as being “filled with surprises.” In fact, “…the three-day event curated by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder” (Orange County Register, 9-27-18) was led by powerful headlining sets from Eric Church (special acoustic set), Eddie Vedder and Mumford & Sons; a mix of standout collaborations throughout the weekend; while also celebrating emerging talent with performances from Plague Vendor, Fantastic Negrito, The War + Treaty, and Pow Pow Family Band, among others.

     

     
     Eddie Vedder; Photo credit: Paul Hebert for Ohana
     
    Vedder fittingly kicked off Friday‘s performances with a cover of the Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun.” On Saturday, he treated early festival attendees to an acoustic version of Pearl Jam’s “Porch” (which was also in his main stage set). Vedder showed up throughout the festival joining the John Doe Folk Trio (X‘s “The New World”) on Friday, Johnny Marr (The Smiths’ “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out”) on Saturday and closing out the weekend by appearing with Mumford & Sons on Sunday for a rocking version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” In addition, during his Saturday headlining set, Vedder was joined by Liz Phair on Pearl Jam’s “Better Man”; later in the set he was accompanied musically and vocally by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Scott Thurston on three songs (“Wildflowers,” “Room At The Top,” and “I Won’t Back Down”) in tribute to his friend.
     
    Just before the festival’s launch, Vedder discussed OHANA‘s musical camaraderie by saying that “it’s been a true honor to work with the community and organizers to create a stimulating vibe and uplifting atmosphere for the great crowds and incredible musicians who come out to play in the park. To have the Pixies, X, Mudhoney, Jack Johnson, etc., etc, etc. play your festival has been so satisfying. Far beyond our initial vision for it all.” Click here to read a Q&A with Vedder.

     

    PHOTOS FROM OHANA are below; photo credit must accompany any use of images:
     
     
    Eddie Vedder; Photo credit: Steve Sherman

     

     

    Johnny Marr, Eddie Vedder; Photo credit: Paul Hebert for Ohana

     

     
    Liz Phair; Photo Credit: Amy Harris

     

     

    Marcus Mumford, Eddie Vedder; Photo credit: Steve Sherman

     

     
    Additional details about OHANA can be found at www.ohanafest.com. A portion of the proceeds from OHANA will benefit the San Onofre Parks Foundation and the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA). A full list of OHANA participating charities is as follows: California Department of Parks and Recreation; California Coastal Commission; Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association; Drop in the Bucket; Parley for the Oceans; Rob Machado Foundation; San Onofre Parks; SHACC – Surfing Heritage & Culture Center; Sea Legacy; Surfrider Foundation, South OC Chapter; Waves for Water; WSL PURE; and Wyland Foundation.

     

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