Florence Road Secures Prime Ohana Slot Following Gear Theft

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Florence Road Land Top Slot at Ohana After Gear Stolen: ‘It Means a Lot for a Little Irish Band’

After having to cancel their Friday performance, fest organizers were able to squeeze the band in right before Tyler Childers' Saturday headlining set

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September 27, 2026

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Two days after a triumphant show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Irish rock band Florence Road were hit with a gut punch: their van was broken into and all their gear, from guitars to pedalboards, were stolen. It was devastating news for the rising act, who had to cancel their performance that Friday afternoon at Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California.

“We’ve tried absolutely everything to make it happen today,” Florence Road wrote on social media to their fans, adding that they were working with Ohana organizers to find a way for them to still perform during the three-day fest. “We’re doing everything we can because we really, really want to play for you.”

The next day, the band had “GOOD NEWS” and announced that while their original Friday slot at 2 p.m. had been cancelled, the fest was able to squeeze them between heavy hitters Alabama Shakes and Tyler Childers later that evening.

When lead singer Lily Aron, drummer Hannah Kelly, guitarist Emma Brandon, and bassist Ailbhe Barry took the stage at around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aron thanked the Pearl Jam frontman and his Ohana crew who “put us on this gorgeous stage at this gorgeous time.”

“We’re so grateful. Thank you so much, and thank you all so much for being here as well. It means a lot for a little Irish band,” Aron said before diving into their brilliant heartbreak anthem, “Heavy,” and delivering a swath of fan favorites like “Hanging Out to Dry” and “Break the Girl.”

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_Originally reported by [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/florence-road-ohana-festival-performance-gear-stolen-1235632448/)._