Ohana Festival featured live performances by Suki Waterhouse, The Backstreet Lovers, The Pretenders, and The Foo Fighters
For Ohana Festival attendees, Sunday was filled with an exciting line-up of live musical performances which included The Aquadolls, Suki Waterhouse, The Backseat Lovers, the Pretenders, and the Foo Fighters. Many fans showed up sporting their best band tee merch!
SUKI WATERHOUSE
On the Ohana stage, Suki Waterhouse emerged wearing the sassiest patent leather pants and a stunning rhinestone top. Waterhouse began her set with a fan favorite hit single, Moves from her 2022 album, I Can’t Let Go. Gracefully dancing across the stage, she captivated the audience with her lyrical vocals. Inspired by her long-term romantic relationship, Waterhouse’s dedication was felt by the audience in her new song, To Love. Suki Waterhouse is a multi-talented artist and is most recently recognized for her acting performance in the hit series, Daisy Jones and The Six. For information and upcoming tour dates, visit Suki Waterhouse’s website.
Suki Waterhouse's Setlist
Moves
Neon Signs
On Your Thumb
Johanna
To Love
Good Looking
The Backstreet Lovers
Fans were excited to see The Backseat Lovers as the singer, Joshua Harmon announced that it was their second time performing at the festival. Originally formed in Utah in 2018, the group has had quick success since their debut album Waiting To Spill. The members, Joshua Harmon, Jonas Swanson, Juice Welch, and KJ Ward charmed the audience with their songs Growing/Dying, Kilby Girl, Sinking Ship, and many more! Their 55 minute performance was filled with a nostalgic 70’s vibe as Harmon played a wonderfully decorated acoustic guitar and a classically weathered Fender. Harmon’s groovy melodies and folk rock vocals swayed the audience during their Still a Friend performance. Since signing with Capitol Records in 2022, The Backseat Lovers have released several music videos and will continue their 2023 tour as a supporting act for the Arctic Monkeys this October. It is very likely you will be hearing more from The Backseat Lovers! Check out their website for more tour information.
The Backseat Lovers Setlist
A World So Full of Love
Slowing Down
Growing/Dying
Still a Friend
Know Your Name
Pool House
Kilby Girl
Maple Syrup
Sinking Ship
The Pretenders
As the sun began to set, the countdown was on for fans who have been waiting all weekend to see the Pretenders and the Foo Fighters. The beer garden lines were filled as folks grabbed one last beer before taking their seats. At 6:10 pm, the Pretenders hit the Ohana stage for their 1 hour performance. The legendary Chrissie Hynde opened the show with the group’s new single, Losing My Sense of Taste. It is safe to say that Hynde needs no formal introduction as her distinctive voice and heavy guitar tone has attracted Pretender fans for years.
Her legendary songs, Back on the Chain Gang and I’ll Stand By You have transcended generations as the Ohana audience passionately sang along with her. Not only did she sing and shred the guitar, Hynde’s bluesy harmonica solo during Middle of the Road, wow’d the crowd. From start to finish, the Pretenders brought rock n roll to Orange County.
It has been a busy year for the Pretenders as they recently released their newest record, Relentless and have been actively touring. In 2024, the Pretenders will be touring as special guests with the Foo Fighters for several North American shows. For more tour dates and merchandise check out their website for details.
The Pretender’s Setlist
Losing My Sense of Taste
A Love
Turf Accountant Daddy
Time the Avenger
My City Was Gone
Back on the Chain Gang
Kid
Mystery Achievement
Don’t Get Me Wrong
Thumbelina
I’ll Stand By You
Let the Sun Come in
Middle of the Road
Tattooed Love Boys
Precious (with John McEnroe)
FOO FIGHTERS
Closing Ohana’s three day music festival was the world famous Foo Fighters. Doheny State Beach was officially packed and energized with Foo fans. The band's line-up included Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel, Rami Jafee, and Josh Freese.
The group exploded onto the Ohana stage at 7:55pm performing their well-known single, All My Life with fierce intensity. Thousands of head bangers and jumpers roared along with frontman Dave Grohl during the chorus. Grohl’s dynamic and commanding presence captivated the audience as he often engages with fans on the mic and invites everyone to participate in the performance. The 2002 song, All My Life is a one of many fan favorites as it reached number 1 on the Alternative Song charts and won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
The Foo’s kept everyone hyped as they continued to perform all of their greatest hits. From The Pretender, Learn to Fly, Times Like These, and My Hero it felt like a karaoke singer’s dream come true. These beloved songs have touched Foo fans as their unwavering loyalty was made apparent song after song. Soundbite spoke with one die-hard fan who had arrived at 6:30 am to ensure he’d get a front row experience.
Like many outdoor festivals, the strict deadline always ensures a timely encore. The Foo Fighters closed their set with Best of You and their heavily anticipated encore, Everlong. Grohl introduced the band’s encore with a statement of gratitude to the fans who have continued to show their support over the years. In an epic finale, Everlong closed yet another fantastic year at Ohana Festival in Dana Point!
Foo Fighters will continue their 2023 tour and have announced a variety of international and North American dates for 2024. For more information check out the Foo Fighters website for details.
The Foo Fighters Setlist
All My Life
The Pretender
No Son of Mine (with Paranoid Black (Black Sabbath) and "Enter Sandman" (Metallica) snippets)
Learn to Fly
Rescued
Walk
Times Like These
Under You
Breakout
My Hero
This Is A Call
The Sky Is A Neighborhood
Nothing at All (with "Blackbird" (The Beatles) snippet)
Monkey Wrench
Aurora (Dedicated to Taylor Hawkins)
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin cover)
Best of You
Encore: Everlong
Coverage by Hannah Mayorga // Instagram: @hannahsviewfinder
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