OBH2 Schedule

[MikeR1390]

Thoughts?


Personally, was hoping for longer sets this go around as I am sure many of you were...

Really glad we opted for an extra day after seeing that last night though.

[gluvmiller]

I love it! I like that the late nights aren't all DJ. We get actual real music 2 of the nights. Does seem a little short on Jacket, but I expect these times are not strictly held. Don't recall they we strict about end times this year. Really looking forward to a lot of collaborations including PHJB's late night gig. I love that we get full days on the beach before having to worry about getting to the shows. Gonna be tough on my little kids, but I just might put them to bed early and go wake them for Jacket. There is NO WAY my son Elvis is gonna miss Jim James!!!

[Derek713]

I couldn't imagine it being any better myself......and only 106 mas dias 

[parkervb]

Super Bowl Sunday is going to be insane.  Talk about pacing yourself.

[werljam]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

[Derek713]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

They stayed pretty close to listed times 

[parkervb]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

They stayed pretty close to listed times 

i don't think you'll get much pity from the folks who will be in freezing temps while OBHers are in bathing suits listening to some of the best bands on Earth. Dry your tears 

[justbcuzido]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

They did stay close to the times; however, they did have 2.5 hours scheduled every night as opposed to 2,2,2.5 this year. Not that I'm complaining. It's going to be amazing!

[werljam]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

They stayed pretty close to listed times 

i don't think you'll get much pity from the folks who will be in freezing temps while OBHers are in bathing suits listening to some of the best bands on Earth. Dry your tears 

Oh don't you worry, I'm am not bummed. I am quite thrilled. I was just curious.

[MMJCOBRA]

I think it's weak they're only playing for two hours on two of the nights. Don't get me wrong, it will be incredible and I went last year.  However, folks are ponying up major cash/debt and they/we deserve a substantial set each night.

Not sure what the band is thinking here. On the bright side, I do much prefer the supporting acts this year.

[Murph]

I think it's weak they're only playing for two hours on two of the nights. Don't get me wrong, it will be incredible and I went last year.  However, folks are ponying up major cash/debt and they/we deserve a substantial set each night.

Not sure what the band is thinking here. On the bright side, I do much prefer the supporting acts this year.

SOOO fucking weak man, they should just be playing from the second you check in to the second you check out. What could they possibly be thinking?

Be happy you're able to go, there is not one possible thing to complain about here

[parkervb]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

They stayed pretty close to listed times 

i don't think you'll get much pity from the folks who will be in freezing temps while OBHers are in bathing suits listening to some of the best bands on Earth. Dry your tears 

Oh don't you worry, I'm am not bummed. I am quite thrilled. I was just curious.

i was more addressing Derek's crying emoji there.  Honestly though people (not werljam), have some perspective before complaining about set times.  almost 7 hours of Jacket plus several other great bands?! In a beautiful resort with swim up bars and palm trees in the middle of the winter? give me a break.

PS - this is coming from a dude who can't make it to OBH, so this could all be colored by my bitterness.  :)

[APR]

I think it's weak they're only playing for two hours on two of the nights. Don't get me wrong, it will be incredible and I went last year.  However, folks are ponying up major cash/debt and they/we deserve a substantial set each night.

Not sure what the band is thinking here. On the bright side, I do much prefer the supporting acts this year.

SOOO fucking weak man, they should just be playing from the second you check in to the second you check out. What could they possibly be thinking?

Be happy you're able to go, there is not one possible thing to complain about here

It's not really necessary to jump down the guy's throat.  I don't think he expects 24 hour sets.  They played 2.5 hour sets last year and maybe that's the expectation.

[iLikeBeer]

I think it's weak they're only playing for two hours on two of the nights. Don't get me wrong, it will be incredible and I went last year.  However, folks are ponying up major cash/debt and they/we deserve a substantial set each night.

Not sure what the band is thinking here. On the bright side, I do much prefer the supporting acts this year.

SOOO fucking weak man, they should just be playing from the second you check in to the second you check out. What could they possibly be thinking?

Be happy you're able to go, there is not one possible thing to complain about here

It's not really necessary to jump down the guy's throat.  I don't think he expects 24 hour sets.  They played 2.5 hour sets last year and maybe that's the expectation.

I'm sorry, but it does come off as a bit weak to whine about an extra half hour.  How about being thankful you are going to be in paradise for 4 nights of great fucking music instead of finding something negative to dwell on.  Hear that?  It's me playing the world's smallest violin...

[BH]

Super Bowl Sunday is going to be insane.  Talk about pacing yourself.

No kidding!   I'm sleeping in late on Sunday!

[Derek713]

Can anyone that went last year provide some insight in to how long they actually played vs how long they were scheduled to play?

They stayed pretty close to listed times 

i don't think you'll get much pity from the folks who will be in freezing temps while OBHers are in bathing suits listening to some of the best bands on Earth. Dry your tears 

Oh don't you worry, I'm am not bummed. I am quite thrilled. I was just curious.

i was more addressing Derek's crying emoji there.  Honestly though people (not werljam), have some perspective before complaining about set times.  almost 7 hours of Jacket plus several other great bands?! In a beautiful resort with swim up bars and palm trees in the middle of the winter? give me a break.

PS - this is coming from a dude who can't make it to OBH, so this could all be colored by my bitterness.  :)

......and I was really just joking. They could play for 1-1/2 hours each night and I would still go. I consider myself fortunate for being able to go last year, and fortunate that my wife was willing to hop on board for OBH2. She has warned me that she gets to choose our next vacation. Now I just have to make her think that OBH3 is her idea 

[Stevie]

I think it's completely fair to express criticism about an event that (per couple) we are paying about $3,000 for (plus airfare, transportation, and tips).  Unravelled's post was pretty benign, anyway, not really dwelling on it ("on the bright side...").  So let's maybe cut him some slack. 

I won't go as far as to call their decision weak, but i do feel some level of disappointment with it.  While i still enjoy hearing songs like Wordless Chorus, Off the Record, etc, it's those rare ones that get sprinkled in that keep me coming back so frequently.  To me, a shorter setlist means less of a chance that we will get rarities and more of a chance that we will get a pretty standard setlist.  Let's also consider the fact that there is a new record just around the corner, so compared to last year there may be even more material to use with less time to work with. 

Is this a petty thing to worry about?  First world problems?  Most definitely.  But the fact remains, for fans that have been to many, many shows (the kind of people who would be willing to shell out tons of cash for something like this), that extra hour could have been the difference between hearing a song you've been waiting 5 to 10 years for, and not.  However, here's something they could be doing that would make me totally eat my words:

Recognizing the fact that a huge percentage of people that went last year will be returning this year, and given the fact that this may be a huge turning point in their musical careers, they decide to forgo a large chunk of the "usual suspect" songs and instead play their new album from front to back on one night while on the other nights pushing out nothing but the lesser played but still prominent classics like War Begun, Run Thru, Honest Man, etc.. amidst a fury of rarities and white whales (hopefully, if all else fails, chills) as One Big Thank You to the fans and our intensely loyal commitment to them. 

I'm not asking for much 

With all that said, my inevitable  and upcoming 25th live experience of Golden in Mexico will almost certainly be my favorite.   

[MMJCOBRA]

I'm sorry if my post offended anyone.  But let's be honest here, what world travelling MMJ fan wouldn't want them to play marathon sets each night?  Will it be incredible...YES!  Will I forget my minor dissappointment during my time there?  Probably.  But, for a band like MMJ who made their bones with 30+ song sets at Bonnaroo, why wouldn't they seek to do something similar in a setting in which they have complete control?

I also had the thought that new songs would be introduced and that they would stretch out a little this time around, not reduce the set times. 

Just my two cents, again, it will be awesome but I do consider this to be an open forum where open, respectful discussion can take place. 

[Sassbox]

No offense taken. Your opinion is just that and, as you said, anyone should be able to express theirs respectfully, which you did.

Me? I'll just be happy to not be in the Mid Atlantic at the end of January.

Olé!

[MMJCOBRA]

No offense taken. Your opinion is just that and, as you said, anyone should be able to express theirs respectfully, which you did.

Me? I'll just be happy to not be in the Mid Atlantic at the end of January.

Olé!

Hell yeah!  Avoiding snowmageddon last year was definitely some karmic timing.