OBH III Support Group

[Bulldog]

I'd like to start a support group for those if us going through withdrawal right about now at the thought of not getting packed up and ready to go to some far away place and melt all our troubles away listening to some outstanding music with some outstanding people....

Is it just me, or is anyone else dying a slow death inside on not having OBH III this year? After 2 years  the wife and I were just getting "used to" the late Jan early Feb get away and its killing me.

[walterfredo]

One day at a time. Hang in there.

[slappymoe]

my bank account is very happy there is no OBH3 this year.  i'll be ready for 2017.

[staurie28]

I feel your pain...I just REALLY hope OBH 2017 happens...please please please...! 

[Bulldog]

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm rooting for Dominican 2000+17 !!!

[sillyboob]

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm rooting for Dominican 2000+17 !!!

Out of curiosity, why?

I thought the Hard Rock Riviera Maya was a pretty exceptional place for OBH.  It's located centrally for US fans - the DR would make the trip from the west coast a whole day thing both ways, which would be a bit rough.  Also, the concert venue is concrete floor as opposed to sand.  Standing on sand for a three - four plus hours a night four nights in a row would take it toll on my aging bones.  I've read reviews of the shows down in DR and the beach stage setup was mentioned a few times in the reviews I read - it wasn't good.  Plus imagine all the trash that would get left on the beach each night - that'd be ugly.

I do understand for those of you who've went to both (I only went to OBH2) might be getting tired of the Hard Rock.  It is a bummer there isn't a real beach there, and I thought the pools could've been warmer last year.  But overall, I thought the place was setup really well for hosting an event like OBH.  I can't wait to go back!

[Bulldog]

I was at both and trust me it wouldnt break my heart to go back, but for me its as much about a venue change as anything. Im looking at it as a great chance to both see a band I love as well as see different places and I dont see myself going to the Dominican without there being an MMJ type event attached to the occasion.

Moreover, while I have heard the negative comments as well, I kinda like the idea of seeing the band play right on the beach. If  it happens I may feel differently, but in my minds eye I like though thought of dancing my ass of on the shores of the ocean while they melt my brain....

[sillyboob]

I hear you.  Either way, I'll do all that I can to go again.  It was epic!   

[sillyboob]

Curious what other people think about moving OBH?  Anyone?

[slappymoe]

Curious what other people think about moving OBH?  Anyone?

my only concern is the amount of money involved, both airfare and resort. if the cost is close to the same, no problem. if it's substantially more.....problem.

[staurie28]

Curious what other people think about moving OBH?  Anyone?

my only concern is the amount of money involved, both airfare and resort. if the cost is close to the same, no problem. if it's substantially more.....problem.

I wholeheartedly agree with this!  I babysat before and after work for the entire summer before OBH to help pay my way down there, and it was a struggle financially but well worth it!  If the price goes up due to a venue change I would have a difficult time affording it....so as long as costs stay reasonable I don't care where it is!!

[BH]

I liked everything about the Hard Rock except the food and the fact that there was not a real beach.

[rincon2]

I would never pay that money again to go to the tropics without access to the beach. Once yes. If I shell out a few grand to go to the Caribbean again, the beach takes precedence even over a 3 night MMJ run. Now if I could just go to the shows at Hard Rock and stay elsewhere? Hell Yes! Great location. Great concert set up. Otherwise it is not even Mexico, it is a Disneyland with alcohol.

[parkervb]

no beach access would make my OBH3 sales pitch to the wife just a bit harder.

[APR]

no beach access would make my OBH3 sales pitch to the wife just a bit harder.

It's a short, fairly inexpensive cab ride to a very nice beach that also has great snorkeling.  We rented a car for OBH2 and would do that again to check out a different beach in the area.  It was nice to drive around and see another town and area to mix in with lounging by the resort pools. 

[parkervb]

no beach access would make my OBH3 sales pitch to the wife just a bit harder.

It's a short, fairly inexpensive cab ride to a very nice beach that also has great snorkeling.  We rented a car for OBH2 and would do that again to check out a different beach in the area.  It was nice to drive around and see another town and area to mix in with lounging by the resort pools. 

ok, I can work with that.  Also, if the bookers/band could get The Avett Brothers or Father John Misty to be there, that will make my case that much stronger.

[jcc0065]

i wish theyd get someone like warren haynes down there to play with em

[walterfredo]

i wish theyd get someone like warren haynes down there to play with em

To each their own (and no offense), but that sounds awful. So many better options.  Just one man's opinion obviously.

[jcc0065]

I feel like this forum is split between loving mmjs "jammyness" and then hating it.

Not that anyone cares, but I happen to love all types of rock (although my favorite is psychedlic rock [emoji13]), from their earliest stuff, to their newer jammy(er) live shows. From the Dead to MMJ Its all incredible to me

[jcc0065]

i wish theyd get someone like warren haynes down there to play with em

To each their own (and no offense), but that sounds awful. So many better options.  Just one man's opinion obviously.

I take it you dont like jam music then? Keep in mind Gov't Mule and Jim hve a song together. Thats cool though if you dont...