OBH III Support Group

[walterfredo]

considering my name on here is a mix between my first name, and a phish song...I'm pro-jammy.   I've seen many mule shows dating back to the late 90s, Warren is like nails on a chalkboard to me.

Mule usually does their own beach-y fest in Jamaica, I don't see them being second card to MMJ.  Wouldn't be deal breaker at all, just can think of so many better options (again, personal opinion of one person).

[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. 

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.

I'm happy to help.  I'll see what I can do about those other acts when they return my calls......kidding of course  (Lest anyone think I was serious......I can't find those emojis to add to denote a joke).

[byrdpickem]

Also hoping for a destination change. Don't get me wrong - Mexico was cool, but the man made lagoons wer a huge turn off. I have been to the DR and it is absolutely breath-taking. As long as we get an OBHIII I'm all for it, but would love a DR/Jamaica announcement.

I could, however, see the standing in the sand thing get kind of exhausting and brutal, but it can't be any worse than festival heat waves I've attended in the past.

[sillyboob]

The big issue for me, other than standing on the beach (although I love The Cure reference there ) is the flight time to the DR from the west coast.  LAX to Cancun can be done on the first day of OBH without missing out on anything.  LAX to DR is an 8+ hour flight, which would mean two days of vacation specifically for travel.  I agree that the lack of beach at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya is a big bummer, but I think the central location (for the US at least) is a huge plus.  Also, nice beaches are just a short cab ride away from the Hard Rock.

[ditty]

OBH III can be done on a beach and in Mexico, if the band and promoters choose...

example http://www.phishrivieramaya.com/event

[Bulldog]

OBH III can be done on a beach and in Mexico, if the band and promoters choose...

example http://www.phishrivieramaya.com/event

WOW....now that in my opinion is an upgrade over the Hard Rock....has anyone seen reviews on how it all came off?

[werduga]

After going to the first 2 OBH, i would be down for a venue change.  The hard rock is nice enough, but the food isn't great and a beach would be nice.  I know they are a short cab ride away, but it would be pretty nice to walk to the surf.  That said I will probably go wherever they play as it's all about the music! That Phish set up looks pretty sweet to me, but I'd prefer to listen to other rock bands and not the likes of Warren Haynes (although I can't imagine he would play 2nd bill to MMJ).  I really liked last years lineup!

[APR]

OBH III can be done on a beach and in Mexico, if the band and promoters choose...

example http://www.phishrivieramaya.com/event

WOW....now that in my opinion is an upgrade over the Hard Rock....has anyone seen reviews on how it all came off?

A good friend of mine went.  He had a blast and thought the shows were fantastic.  Beautiful resort, beach, drinks easily obtainable constantly, cool and very dedicated fans, etc.  He said the food was fair to decent nothing great.  He stayed at the resort where Phish played.  The concert was in a special like fenced off area that required special wristbands.  People from other resorts were able to get to the shows via bus not hang out at the resort.  They had to leave after the shows and couldn't hang out during the day which made it tougher to hang out with friends he made.  I think some people at his resort didn't have concert wristbands. 

[ditty]

OBH III can be done on a beach and in Mexico, if the band and promoters choose...

example http://www.phishrivieramaya.com/event

WOW....now that in my opinion is an upgrade over the Hard Rock....has anyone seen reviews on how it all came off?

A good friend of mine went.  He had a blast and thought the shows were fantastic.  Beautiful resort, beach, drinks easily obtainable constantly, cool and very dedicated fans, etc.  He said the food was fair to decent nothing great.  He stayed at the resort where Phish played.  The concert was in a special like fenced off area that required special wristbands.  People from other resorts were able to get to the shows via bus not hang out at the resort.  They had to leave after the shows and couldn't hang out during the day which made it tougher to hang out with friends he made.  I think some people at his resort didn't have concert wristbands. 

One would assume Phish had a larger audience, hence the additional hotels needed.  Saying that,  there have also been rock and country destination concerts the last couple of years north of Riviera Maya.  There has to be an hotel with a private, REAL, beach, large enough to accommodate 2,500 people and small enough that MMJ could have the place to themselves.  The promoters already know what they are planning for OBH III, we just need them to announce it.

[Bulldog]

OBH III can be done on a beach and in Mexico, if the band and promoters choose...

example http://www.phishrivieramaya.com/event

WOW....now that in my opinion is an upgrade over the Hard Rock....has anyone seen reviews on how it all came off?

A good friend of mine went.  He had a blast and thought the shows were fantastic.  Beautiful resort, beach, drinks easily obtainable constantly, cool and very dedicated fans, etc.  He said the food was fair to decent nothing great.  He stayed at the resort where Phish played.  The concert was in a special like fenced off area that required special wristbands.  People from other resorts were able to get to the shows via bus not hang out at the resort.  They had to leave after the shows and couldn't hang out during the day which made it tougher to hang out with friends he made.  I think some people at his resort didn't have concert wristbands. 

One would assume Phish had a larger audience, hence the additional hotels needed.  Saying that,  there have also been rock and country destination concerts the last couple of years north of Riviera Maya.  There has to be an hotel with a private, REAL, beach, large enough to accommodate 2,500 people and small enough that MMJ could have the place to themselves.  The promoters already know what they are planning for OBH III, we just need them to announce it.

I'm down with whatever, just hurry up and announce it already.....I'd like to at least see a hint before June.

[rockfordmmj]

I started driving for Uber this month with the sole purpose of paying for OBHIII.  I can't wait for the announcement so I know how much I need to make and what post card I need to put on my visor a la Jamie Foxx in Collateral.

[dexter]

Mule , just can think of so many better options (again, personal opinion of one person).

(at least) two guy's personal opinions

[MMJTX]

Since they just announced OBHIII for 2017, does anyone remember how much the packages were for I and II?

[MikeR1390]

Cheapest option was ~$1400 pp.

[staurie28]

So can we start to speculate what other bands will be there?!?!

[slappymoe]

I want houndmouth!!

and grace potter.

[Bulldog]

Shakes are to big, I think, but.....

[staurie28]

Houndmound would be awesome.  I would love if the other headliner (ie BoH last year) was someone like....Wilco..... :)

[sillyboob]

Houndmound would be awesome.  I would love if the other headliner (ie BoH last year) was someone like....Wilco..... :)

Alabama Shakes would be great.  Wilco as the other headliner would be so awesome, plus an acoustic show.  The National would be great too, and with their new Grateful Dead mega covers compilation that MMJ were involved with coming out, there might be a connection there.

But Wilco, yes.  Definitely.

[jcc0065]

Futurebirds would be the dream opener for me!