Neither rain, lightning nor thunder could keep the fifth annual Ohana Festival from opening its three-day run Friday. But it did lead to a one-hour delay and evacuation of the opening day of the event, which was held at the beachside Doheny State Park in Dana Point.
The last minute cancelation by Friday’s headliners, Kings of Leon, saw Ohana founder Eddie Vedder jump in to fill the spot with the all-star band he had formed to headline the festival on Saturday. His setlists for the two days had only a few songs in common.
Vedder’s new band teamed the former San Diego singer, guitarist and songwriter with ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers’ guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, The Who bassist Pino Palladino, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and guitarist Andrew Watt, who is producing some songs on Vedder’s upcoming solo album, “Earthling.”
Klinghoffer recently became a touring member of the Vedder-led Pearl Jam, which headlined Ohana on Sunday night. Pearl Jam, whose drummer, Matt Cameron, is a San Diego native, will return to Dana Point Friday and Saturday to headline both nights of the Ohana encore weekend.
On Friday, Vedder’s 17-year-old daughter, Olivia, sang “My Father’s Daughter,” a song featured on the soundtrack for Sean Penn’s new film, “Flag Day.”
The Friday through Sunday music fete was billed as the fifth anniversary edition of Ohana. The 2020 edition was postponed until this month because of the COVID-19 shutdown. This year marks the first time Ohana has expanded to two weekends.
Tickets for Friday and Saturday’s encore weekend are available at ohanafest.com/tickets. Here are photos from Saturday’s performances.
Singer, songwriter Eddie Vedder performs on stage at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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People dance during the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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The Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Singer, songwriter Eddie Vedder performs on stage at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Maggie Rogers performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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The crowd at the Ohana Festival watch singer Glen Hansard perform on stage on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Spoon performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Bassist Matt Maust of Cold War Kids performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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The crowd during the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Songwriter and musician Maggie Rogers performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Singer Olivia Vedder performs on stage at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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The Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Lead singer and guitarist Nathan Willett of Cold War Kids performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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The crowd at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Lead Singer and Guitarist Alex John Britt Daniel of Spoon performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Trees lit up at night at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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The Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Cold War Kids performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Glen Hansard performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Eddie Vedder performs on stage at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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People wait in line for drinks at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Singer, songwriter and guitarist Mac Demarco performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
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Maggie Rogers performs at the Ohana Festival on September 25, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
