OBH4!

[searchinbig]

Time to pack up and leave this magic place 
What an unreal experience this was, and don’t think for a second last nights show was lacking in anything. The boys brought it as usual. I got the honor and privilege to hang out with Tom’s mom between the Nathaniel set and MMJ taking the stage. She was as awesome as you’d expect. Easy to see where Tom gets it from. We need a name for these shows as they will go down in infamy like the T5 , PC shows, Beacon Run.

So happy for all you folks who made this. History at DR3.

[Murph]

Anyone meet any of the guys this weekend and want to share some stories?

[dr_trousers]

If I have to complaints about last night, and holy shit, this is the first world of first world problems. One, I thought last night was a little rushed. It had to be to get in all the songs, but nothing was really stretched out. Two, the sound at J Roddy wasn't good compared to Moon Taxi the night before. Other than that, what an amazing experience. Of course, I'm now in my hotel room looking for a way home since everything into the east coast is closed because of the storm.

[MMJCOBRA]

I got to talk to Britt Daniels for a bit after his DJ set. First off, it was an actual DJ set. He was spinning records from his own collection. Busted out the Who, Bob Dylan, white stripes,  Prince and the Beatles.

Anyway, after the show I asked if he had a prior musical relationship with Jim James. He said they had played several music fests together but that he had never had a chance to have an actual conversation with him. Britt  did say that he and Jim had been texting quite a bit this week.

[ga_bulldawg1999]

I will echo what others have said...great shows, great vibe, and great people both working at the resort and attending the shows. Agreed that the whole catalog run-thru took away from the spontaneity that makes MMJ great but nobody can legitimately complain about how the shows went - some amazing bustouts, jams, and solid versions of set staples with PHJB horns.

Didn't see any of the MMJ guys (maybe tonight if they are still around), but ran into John and Zach from Portugal. The Man and Trevor from Moon Taxi, all on more than one occasion, and they were all cool enough to stop and talk to a fan for a bit. John didn't know PtM was headlining their night til they got here and Zach showed me the tattoo he got the night their manager told him Feel It Still hit #1 on the pop charts.

Hopefully it is happening again next year as it may have been my first OBH but I don't see myself not going ever again. To the hiatus rumors, even if the band takes a year or two off, I have to believe they will be back eventually to tear shit up some more...

[rkwedge]

Time to pack up and leave this magic place 
What an unreal experience this was, and don't think for a second last nights show was lacking in anything. The boys brought it as usual. I got the honor and privilege to hang out with Tom's mom between the Nathaniel set and MMJ taking the stage. She was as awesome as you'd expect. Easy to see where Tom gets it from. We need a name for these shows as they will go down in infamy like the T5 , PC shows, Beacon Run.

Update. Tom's mom can down to wish us off this morning even though she wasn't leaving (how sweet was that) Got to Punta Cana Airport and who is right behind us at the American Airlines check in, Jim and Bo. We respect their privacy but when they came thru customs they got a load applause. Soon after Tom walks thru toting his carry-on bass guitar  We decided to fly first class this time as we have 9 hours of flying today back to Seattle. Who shows up on the flight to Miami, Jim and Bo. It's like being in the presence of a Devine spirit  I only asked Jim how his voice was doing and in a low graveling sounding voice he just said so so. So wanted to ask about next year but didn't feel it appropriate after they just gave everything they could possibly have given.

[walterfredo]

Great story. I would hope they too were rawkn first class!

[Come Closer]

not a bad way to spend a long weekend..  now i get why they need that night off instead of doing 3 straight...

few (non musical) observations of my experience the 2 days i was there:
if possible i would never miss this again- not sure how this compares to mexico but thought it was great where it was
weather was great
the water was pretty crazy but not problematic as long as you were careful
the staff at the resort were SUPER friendly
I had pretty much the farthest room to anything, 8-10 minute walk to the main food area, to the pools, beach, etc and i didnt think it was an issue whatsoever.  it didnt feel too big a resort ever.
same for the actual concert venue, it always felt like you had a great spot if you were close or "far".  it felt small and roomy.
the one thing i will say is the farther back you are, the more talkers there were- i like to chat quietly for 20 seconds every few songs about the show as much as the next guy, but im talking nonstop full on conversations.  i guess its the non stop booze helps aid this on.
the in concert servers definitely were working hard, super nice and as was mentioned, maybe around a little too much.  (not like they know when dondante is going nuts, they just want to help those with empty drinks)

thought the crowd was great though.. lots of smiles and positive energy, lots of dancing, very few phones out nonstop. having been to my share of phish festivals, people were definitely partying and im all for that, but this didnt have that "overly druggy veneer" to it if you know what i mean.  just felt "cleaner" from where i was and that felt refreshing, even though people were probably doing a lot of the same things, it jsut didnt feel like the sole purpose for people to travel to a beach.  they were there because they loved mmj and wanted to party and not the other way around.

im blabbing.

ok i thought the food was pretty awful.  i didnt get sick or anything but i barely ate.  nothing was tasty and nothing looked good.  if anyone can tell me where they had even decent food id love to know, because next time (please be a next time) if i go for all 4 days, im going to need to eat at some point.

lastly if anyone ever needs a roomate and member LeviK is looking, i cant say enough good things.  Just a super nice, smart, really into music guy that you cant go wrong with whether going to this concert or anything else.  Very solid guy, thanks again for a great weekend..

Re: how it compares to Mexico. Big step up imo.

Re: food. Believe it or not I thought the food was slightly better than Mexico. The buffets are all terrible, but I thought dinner at the Asian and Italian place was decent.

Re: people having full convos. I observed this as well. Got to the point where I watched some of the shows back behind the OBH sign next to the long pool. Still awesome sound and the light show was great from back there.

[Cameron]

We thought the food was fine. Pizza place was decent. Hibachi thing at Zen was fun. Italian was Italian. I actually had a really good ribeye at toro. Omelette station for breakfast was good. Only did late night room service once but chicken strips did the trick. Some of the poolside stuff looked bad and buffet lunch didn't look good but after reading about Mexico we were pleasantly surprised.

[dexter]

I ate at the falefal/shawarma middle eastern place and got a grilled chicken w avocado sandwich and it was cold, slimy and not good. Wasn't sure how they called it "grilled"

Then went to the Italian place. Figured fried calamari would be good since they just fry the heck out of it but it was a little rubbery and slimy and not great tasting. The marhgarita flatbread was decent enough though.

[MMJCOBRA]

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[parkervb]

that's awesome rkwedge! I'm certain they appreciated you respecting their space, especially when traveling.

[dexter]

night one was really cool.  i just wish i had moved up a bit closer to avoid all the talking.  but to hear a lot of those songs (for the first or second time) was a treat.
night two was one of the best days of music in a long time for me.  i never saw spoon before and they were a really good choice to open for mmj i thought, really whetted the appetite so to speak.  anyway i was pretty sure it would be albums, but hearing the opening track it was all smiles.  i had actually heard z at t5, but it was still awesome.  ism though is such an awesome album, and its so long, its such a monster...when i go to concerts of bands i love, i always want more.. some bands entire show would be the length of ism, and then to get z on top of that- and then just saturday night party full cobra.. it was a great night i wont ever forget.  id like to talk more about the music, but how many times can one say somehtign liek "oh that was the best pww, dondante, etc.. "  they always feel awesome.  the whole vibe of the event was great, awesome, positive, fun but some serious rock n roll..

i really dont know what to make of all the hiatus/breakup talk.  there were moments onstage that just oozed this positive, awesome energy, like a greater than the sum of all parts feeling, that i dont think those guys would want to give up on.  just felt like that really cant be it for good. maybe i was seeing what i wanted to see, but it looked and felt electric..  i could see a break, sure, but its not like jim has been restricted from doing his own thing the last few years, so im not really sure why that long a break would be needed.  i dont know any of those guys and wouldnt have a clue what it is really like to be in a band a long time, but it just looked like a lot of love as a total outsider looking up at the stage..

i hope this isnt it.. i had a blast and really want to go back, and i am bummed i couldnt make the final night- i love the last few albums and think there are some great songs.  but im glad for the time i was able to be there..

[dexter]

also pretty remarkable to do get people to travel to 4 nights in the carribbean, play 10 hours of music, and no covers, and not really a repeat.. the obh doesnt really count given the circumstances ya know? 

only a handful of bands can do that.. kudos and thanks!

[Come Closer]

I missed this, who ended up winning the balcony contest? I liked the banner with all the album covers on it. Michael Jackson hanging the baby off was pretty good too.

[MOWJO8185]

How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

[Cameron]

don't hold me to this but someone close to the band said they have a 3 year contract for obh in pc.

could be bullshit but that's what we were told. made me feel better about a possible hiatus past this year.

[TOOGANS]

How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

Patience..all is in order. 

[jttouch2]

How soon is too soon for us to flood management's inbox and make sure they release these boots? I can definitely wait another month or two like usual to get them... i just need a statement of intent that we are in fact getting them!

Patience..all is in order. 

I hope you're a person who's well in the know about these being released because my hopes are sky high

[RobRoy286]

It will be such a shame if these shows don't get released :(