The giant 3-day Ohana Festival at Doheny Beach takes place Sept. 27th – 29th  with 35 musical acts on the docket.

As you may recall, this festival came together when fellow surfer buddies Eddie Vedder and Kelly Slater decided to create a festival that primarily featured extraordinary talents that had not yet been discovered.

Now in its fourth year, the Ohana Fest stays true to its school, offering up mighty (but lesser known) talent throughout the day. Note: When I say “lesser known” please understand that I’m referring to people like Lukas Nelson who collaborated with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper on the blockbuster soundtrack, A Star Is Born. This is the kind of talent you’re going to see and hear all the live-long day, for three straight days. Twilight and final performances, however, are loaded with global superstars.

Sunday’s Lineup

Sunday, Sept 29^th will feature 11 phenomenal acts again, beginning at noon. Acts include: Gretta Ray, John Craigie, Henry Jamison, Jack Irons, Las Cafeteras, Lewis Capaldi, Mt. Joy, Poolside, Lukas Nelson, Jacob Banks,  and Jenny Lewis. Then, it’s my former hometown, Denver, offering up the fabulously talented Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at twilight.

And, THEN, it’s Red Hot Chili Pepper Time. Having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide with five albums at multiplatinum status and three Grammy-winning songs, I’m betting you might recognize a song or two. The band puts on one of the most energetic performances you’ll ever witness. Even if you purchase a single day ticket and only attend this one event, it will be worth the investment.

Check out general admission and VIP option details here, and grab those tickets quickly.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Photo credit: RedHotChiliPeppers.com
OhanaFest Photo credits: My dear departed photographer and friend, Mike Altishin, for Best of Laguna Beach.These photos are under copyright.