Whenever Eddie Vedder introduced a musical act at Ohana Festival in Dana Point on Friday, Sept. 26, he came across like a proud papa who has watched his child grow and flourish. A personal connection to many performers was obvious too. No surprise there: the Pearl Jam leader started the Doheny State Beach event nine years ago and curates the multifaceted lineup.

Before Kings of Leon took the stage for its dazzling penultimate evening set, Vedder said, “When the idea came upon us to do a music festival close to the beach, this is one of the artists we thought of first” and although it took several years and “lots of effort,” they were finally here.

Vedder also relayed how much he enjoyed watching Seattle indie rock group Deep Sea Diver — whose Ohana set was mighty impressive — open for Pe

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