Sasquatch/Coachella

[GreenLantern]

Hi friends, so I have decided that this year instead of a big trip somewhere exotic or over seas, I want to hit both of these shows.

I have never even tried to book for these shows before, so I was wondering if anyone here has been to either and could share some wisdom on strategies that work best for making it a great experience.

I can't tent, I can in the bush by myself north of 60 no problem, but surrounded by mayhem I just can't handle that. So hotel or RV is the only option for me, for either show.

If anyone has no idea what I am talking about check these out..

http://www.coachella.com/

http://www.sasquatchfestival.com/


I am also looking for other suggestions on shows, especially any in Canada, that showcase this kind of talent.

[blankall]

Been to Sasquatch twice. I don't know what kind of advice you are looking for, as it's a pretty simple affair.

It's probably too far from town to make driving in from a hotel every day worth it.

It gets really hot there. So drink water/get shade/etc.... Try not to get too drunk in the mornings. Being hung over at 3:00PM in the sun sucks. However, if you do want to drink, do it at your campsite or sneak in a mickey. The beer lines there are long and so are the bathroom lines. The food and beer there is overpriced in general, but it's a concert so nothing is new.

Watching a headlining band take the stage in the gorge right at sundown is probably one of the most epic things you will ever see.

[Weiser Wonder]

You'll have to RV it for Sasquatch. There's maybe one motel in the entire area, and I'm not even sure about that.

As for making Sasquatch a good experience, bring your own booze (it's super easy to sneak in), expect to get tons and tons of sun, and relax at times rather than try to find the best show for every minute.

As for the campground, don't expect to shower in anything other than your RV, I just went without as the lines were enormous. The campground is a mess and massive so plan a lot of time to set up.

[username]

Coachella is great but if you go, make sure you have some way of finding the people you're with....there are really no markers around anywhere.

If you're into electronic music, you may want to check out EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival). I went last year in LA at Trojan stadium and it was so good.

[Temporary_User]

I haven't been to Coachello yet, but for Sasquatch, you are going to want to RV it. There are not any hotels near by (well there is relatively speaking, but you are not going to want to drive to/from the venue each day/night.

With a RV you are going to want premium camping, I think it gives you hookups then.
You are going to have to keep checking the Sasquatch website for when tickets go on sale. Opening weekend is when you are going to want to purchase (actually the very first day). The tickets are the cheapest at this point, and if you don't purchase then premium camping will sell out.

[topfiverecords]

I've been to Coachella the past 3 years. The way the show was run has gone downhill each year but it can still be an awesome time if done right. The allowed daily attendance was increased last year to 85k/day from 60k and it was super crowded as opposed to the previous years.

I camped on the grounds all 3 years and each year the setup changed and got worse as they added to the attendance so definitely do a hotel. If they keep daily attendance up around 85k, traffic into and out of the parking lots each day is horrendous. It can take 4-5hrs to get parked so make sure you book a hotel within walking distance to the grounds. There aren't many and you're probably looking at a 30-45min walk but it beats a 5hr wait by car. Book early and check out hotel reviews on the coachella forum. There are many people that have gone for 10 years straight and know which hotels are good/close by/affordable.

Post some more specific questions and I'll be happy to give you more info.

[Gondi Stylez]

Went to Sasq last year. Nothing more to add then my two "thanks". You'll have a great time and this year is their anni or something!!!

[chalms04]

Pemberton 2011 or bust.

Always have wanted to go to Sasquatch, the Gorge looks like an amazing venue.

[Grunt]

Is Pemberton actually going to go for 2011? Man was 2008 ever awesome.

[chalms04]

I wish. :(

[blankall]

Pemberton 2011 or bust.

Always have wanted to go to Sasquatch, the Gorge looks like an amazing venue.

Any confirmation on the 2011 event? I thought this was a one year deal.

Apparently they lost a ton of cash, and some of the organization for that festival was an absolute gongshow. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to have busses travelling up and down and then making U-turns on a road that people were also on needs their head examined.

I waited 4 hours to drive from Whistler to Pemberton....Then on the way back we had to take a shuttle bus to get to our car, but they were using old school yellow school busses to ferry us. One of these busses fell into a ditch, which took several hours to clean up.

Edit: saw your response :(

[GreenLantern]

Great responses, thanks a lot guys and gals.

I don't really have any specific questions yet I was just looking for general opinions and I got them. I am looking into hotels right now for Coachello, Sasquatch I sent an email for when I can start booking RV's I am guessing that will be as soon as tickets go on sale.

In your experiences do the RV's generally fill up really fast, or are they a bit pricey and that scares people off? So far it seems hotels are difficult to track down, decent ones, even at this point.

[chalms04]

ttt

http://consequenceofsound.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/coachella-2011-post.jpg

http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/jizz-in-my-pants-andy-samberg1-300x167.jpg

[GreatWhiteEbola]

I haven't been to Coachello yet, but for Sasquatch, you are going to want to RV it. There are not any hotels near by (well there is relatively speaking, but you are not going to want to drive to/from the venue each day/night.

With a RV you are going to want premium camping, I think it gives you hookups then.
You are going to have to keep checking the Sasquatch website for when tickets go on sale. Opening weekend is when you are going to want to purchase (actually the very first day). The tickets are the cheapest at this point, and if you don't purchase then premium camping will sell out.


Premier camping is conveniently located to access the amphitheatre, has superior views across the Gorge and has easy egress. These campsites are extra roomy and easily accessible to accommodate larger vehicles i.e. SUVs, RVs or travel trailers. Sorry, NO HOOK UPS.

[ma-skis.com]

agreed on the hotels for coachella, we stayed in palm springs and getting in and out was a pain. that's kind of the trade off for these things though, anytime you cram that many people into a small area, traffic will be bad.

[GreenLantern]

Line up looks pretty unreal.. I wonder who will all be touring with BSS.. for an event like Coachella does the whole team show up?

Amazing how many of those bands I don't recognize.. I guess I mainly listen to Canadian indie though.

I imagine by now it is probably to late to do anything anyway, all the good hotels/campsites are probably all booked up.

[Mass_nerder]

I went to Sasquatch like 5-6 years ago...
At that time, if you had a camping pass, you were put out in a giant field with absolutely no cover, or shade (think southern Saskatchewan, but in central Washington). The only public washrooms/showers were at the very front of the field near the entrance to the venue, which, depending on when you arrived, was a good 20 minute walk. There were outhouses and wash up sinks scattered around the field, but by the Sunday morning, these were severely vandalized, and literally had poo rising up, above the seat.
Once you entered the camp ground, you were not permitted to leave, as there was no re-entry, so you had to ensure you had every supply you were going to need. There was a store, in the same building as the public washrooms, but everything was ridiculously expensive (including ice for keeping food cold).
Obviously, if you're in a RV of some sort, the washroom thing won't be too much of an issue, and I've heard from friends that they've changed some of their policies regarding re-entry.
It wasn't all crappy though...the concert line up was top notch, and the Gorge is a really amazing "natural" amphitheater, with a great backdrop to the stage. The weather was pretty great too, although the location does seem to get a lot of pretty big thunder storms. On the Saturday, a massive hail storm hit, and lasted a good hour, leaving an inch of hail on the ground. This lead to hundreds of people sliding down the hill for fun, as it's pretty steep.
Just make sure, like others have said, to drink a lot of water, and bring rain gear.

[KTrain]

I'd prefer to attend Brochella.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2383490/CPPictures/brochella.gif

[Hack&Lube]

^^ That's disgusting! I'd love to see that entire lineup (under a landslide!)

[Igottago]

I'd love to check out these festivals as well, but would hate the camping part. It always seems so dirty, crowded and uncomfortable. Doesn't appeal to me at all. I went to Pemberton for one day, and I'm glad I got to go home, shower, and sleep in my own bed at night.

[GreenLantern]

Ya I can't handle the field camping, I know I can't.. it would be hotel or bust for me. Bush camping I am fine, remotely, but not the crowded field crap.. I Know for some that is part of the experience so I am not trying to mock it, just saying it is not for me.

If I was 20 again, sure :)

[macker]

http://www.gigwise.com/news/60767/Kanye-West-Teases-Coachella-Festival-2011-Set-List

Best set list OF ALL TIME:bag:

[cmyden]

One option for Coachella is flying into Los Angeles and renting an RV with some friends and splitting the cost. There's a special parking lot for the RVs at Coachella that's a pretty decent distance from the gates. Kind of gives you the best of both worlds, you can relax and hang out with other Coachellers if you want, but with the luxury of AC and a fridge.

Tented it a few times at Lake Cahuilla which is about the only real campground in the area. Whoever gets there first gets the one or two trees in the shade. The rest get to wake up at 6AM in the 110F heat.

But if the driving in/out of Coachella has actually gotten worse than a few years ago, yikes.

cM

[Berger_4_]

Effing sweet, DFA79 is reuniting for the show. Goddammit why do I have to be poor and unable to go!!!

[Muta]

Effing sweet, DFA79 is reuniting for the show. Goddammit why do I have to be poor and unable to go!!!


DFA1979??? DAMNIT DAMNIT DAMNIT.... I now have to make this show..

I was at Coachella in 2006 and it was ridiculous. Sooooo much fun.

[username]

I a little dissapointed because I heard there were inital rumours that Daft Punk would be there. Sadly they won't be going.....

[Cheerio]

I'm a little disappointed because I assumed this thread was about Sasquatch and Coachello was just another name for him :/

[Tinordi]

You're thinking Chupacabra

[Tyler]

How badly do you want to go to Coachella?

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tickets-pair-of-coachella-tickets-W0QQAdIdZ258131954

Judging by stipulation D, I think this has happened to him before..

[Weiser Wonder]

I'm going to Sasquatch with a bunch of friends. So excited!

[East Coast Flame]

I am headed to both! Going to be a pretty awesome summer.

For Coachella I am flying into LAX and then renting a car and driving out. Anyone else actually going? I was lucky and managed to grab a camping pass and tickets. Can't believe everything sold out so quickly.

[macker]

I a little dissapointed because I heard there were inital rumours that Daft Punk would be there. Sadly they won't be going.....


Katy Perry feels the same way;)
http://www.soundbuzz360.com/news/2011/1/20/katy-perry-disappointed-over-coachella-lineup.html

[rubecube]

Pretty sweet lineup for Sasquatch:

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/147/l_fc69eb3617d845a382c08810be62a5b3.jpg

[rubecube]

Also, looks like Bonnaroo will be announcing their lineup on Tuesday.

[AFireInside]

Flogging Molly and the Bronx at Sasquatch will be sick. Every other band on the bill is terrible. :D


I wish i could go check out the Goezrock or reading festival. While I definitely don't like every band on those bills, (Goezrock has a lot of screamo crap that I don't like) there are a good number of bands.

I would love to see Dear Landlord and Old Man Markley! One day I'll get there.....

[JohnnyB]

Anyone know of any good festivals in BC during July or August? .

[rubecube]

Pretty sick lineup for Bonnaroo.

http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists.aspx


Eminem (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/eminem.aspx)
Arcade Fire (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/arcade-fire.aspx)
Widespread Panic (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/widespread-panic.aspx)
The Black Keys (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-black-keys.aspx)
Buffalo Springfield feat Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/buffalo-springfield-ft-neil-young.aspx)
My Morning Jacket (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/my-morning-jacket.aspx)
Lil Wayne (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/lil-wayne.aspx)
String Cheese Incident (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/string-cheese-incident.aspx)
Robert Plant & Band of Joy (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/robert-plant-band-of-joy.aspx)
Mumford & Sons (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/mumford-sons.aspx)
The Strokes (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-strokes.aspx)
The Decemberists (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-decemberists.aspx)
Ray Lamontagne (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/ray-lamontagne.aspx)
Bassnectar (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/bassnectar.aspx)
Iron & Wine (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/iron-wine.aspx)
Girl Talk (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/girl-talk.aspx)
Primus (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/primus.aspx)
Dr. John and The Original Meters performing Desitively Bonnaroo (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/dr-john-and-the-original-meters-performing-desitively-bonnaroo.aspx)
Alison Krauss and Union Station (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/alison-krauss-and-union-station.aspx)
Pretty Lights (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/pretty-lights.aspx)
Florence & the Machine (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/florence-the-machine.aspx)
Superjam ft. Dan Auerbach and Dr. John (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/superjam-ft-dan-auerbach-and-dr-john.aspx)
Explosions in the Sky (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/explosions-in-the-sky.aspx)
STS9 (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/sts9.aspx)
Gogol Bordello (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/gogol-bordello.aspx)
Beirut (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/beirut.aspx)
Big Boi (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/big-boi.aspx)
Scissor Sisters (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/scissor-sisters.aspx)
Gregg Allman (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/gregg-allman.aspx)
Ratatat (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/ratatat.aspx)
Global Gypsy Punk Revue curated by Eugene Hütz (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/world-mash-up-curated-by-eugene-htz.aspx)
Robyn (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/robyn.aspx)
Warren Haynes Band (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/warren-haynes-band.aspx)
Deerhunter (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/deerhunter.aspx)
Opeth (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/opeth.aspx)
Atmosphere (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/atmosphere.aspx)
Old Crow Medicine Show (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/old-crow-medicine-show.aspx)
Bootsy Collins & the Funk University (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/bootsy-collins-the-funk-university.aspx)
Wiz Khalifa (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/wiz-khalifa.aspx)
Matt & Kim (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/matt-kim.aspx)
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/grace-potter-the-nocturnals.aspx)
The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-del-mccoury-band-and-the-preservation-hall-jazz-band.aspx)
Mavis Staples (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/mavis-staples.aspx)
Béla Fleck & the Flecktones (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/bela-fleck-the-flecktones.aspx)
Chiddy Bang (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/chiddy-bang.aspx)
Javanotti (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/javanotti.aspx)
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/bruce-hornsby.aspx)
Loretta Lynn (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/loretta-lynn.aspx)
Cold War Kids (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/cold-war-kids.aspx)
The Walkmen (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-walkmen.aspx)
Devotchka (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/devotchka.aspx)
Wanda Jackson (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/wanda-jackson.aspx)
Neon Trees (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/neon-trees.aspx)
Portugal. The Man (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/portugal-the-man.aspx)
Sleigh Bells (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/sleigh-bells.aspx)
Amos Lee (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/amos-lee.aspx)
Best Coast (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/best-coast.aspx)
Dãm-Funk (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/dam-funk.aspx)
The Sword (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-sword.aspx)
The Drums (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-drums.aspx)
The Black Angels (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-black-angels.aspx)
School of Seven Bells (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/school-of-seven-bells.aspx)
J. Cole (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/j-cole.aspx)
Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/nicole-atkins.aspx)
Wavves (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/wavves.aspx)
!!! (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/chk-chk-chk.aspx)
Junip (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/junip.aspx)
Freelance Whales (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/freelance-whales.aspx)
Justin Townes Earle (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/justin-townes-earle.aspx)
Ryan Bingham (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/ryan-bingham.aspx)
Deer Tick (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/deer-tick.aspx)
Band of Skulls (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/band-of-skulls.aspx)
Sharon Van Etten (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/sharon-van-etten.aspx)
Abigail Washburn (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/abigail-washburn.aspx)
Omar Souleyman (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/omar-souleyman.aspx)
Twin Shadow (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/thetwinshadow.aspx)
Kylesa (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/kylesa.aspx)
Man Man (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/man-man.aspx)
The Low Anthem (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-low-anthem.aspx)
Alberta Cross (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/alberta-cross.aspx)
Railroad Earth (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/railroad-earth.aspx)
Jessica Lea Mayfield (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/jessica-lea-mayfield.aspx)
Smith Westerns (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/smith-westerns.aspx)
The Head and the Heart (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/the-head-and-the-heart.aspx)
Karen Elson (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/karen-elson.aspx)
Beats Antique (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/beats-antique.aspx)
22-20s (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/22-20s.aspx)
Phosphorescent (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/phosphorescent.aspx)
Clare MaGuire (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/clare-maguire.aspx)
Hayes Carll (http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/hayes-carll.aspx)

[GreenLantern]

Ya that is a sick line up, the Buffalo Springfield alone makes it better than any of the other two..

[rubecube]

Ya that is a sick line up, the Buffalo Springfield alone makes it better than any of the other two..

The only thing that sucks about it is Widespread Panic being a headliner. Seems like they headline every other year at Bonnaroo. However, another My Morning Jacket midnight show would be insane.

LbCkBd-KxBc

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Anyone know of any good festivals in BC during July or August? .

Shambala

If you're into DJ's anyways

[username]

Is anyone going to Ultra in Miami next month? I'm trying to see if any of my buddies are willing to go. The line up looks unreal.

[SebC]

What would you do for Coachella tickets? (http://www.popeater.com/2011/02/01/buy-sold-out-coachella-tickets/)

[JohnnyB]

Shambala

If you're into DJ's anyways

You know, I've wanted to go to Shambala for years, but it's a little too late in the summer for me. I'll need to be back at work by then.

[GreenLantern]

Any other musical festivals that are closer to the prairies? Any word if Virgin fest will even be around this year in Canada?

[Save Us Sutter]

www.boonstock.ca
??

Not my cup of tea, and certainly not comparable to the bigger festivals, but I might take a trip up to see Sublime with Rome & A Perfect Circle.

[GreenLantern]

That was from a past year..

[drew24]

So Sasquatch has been sold out for a few weeks now. Will they be releasing more passes closer to the date or have I just missed the boat?

[Weiser Wonder]

Missed the boat, unfortunately. Although people selling their tickets tend to lower their selling price as the festival nears.

[DAN0383]

For Sasquatch yea, I managed to get (2) 3 day passes and a camping pass for 400$ off of Kijiji for the 2009 show. Decent enough price I guess.

[Hi-Psi]

I'm seriously considering hitting up Sasquatch, have wanted to go for years. Would also like to go to Boonstock for the Dance Tent, I saw Steve Aoki in Miami earlier this year and his set was insane!

[chalms04]

http://www.youtube.com/user/coachella

(All times are PDT.)Saturday
Channel 1
04:00PM – Freelance Whales
04:50PM – Erykah Badu
06:05PM – Broken Social Scene
06:55PM – Here We Go Magic
07:40PM – Gogol Bordello
08:30PM – Mumford & Sons
09:25PM – The Swell Season
10:20PM – Bright Eyes
11:20PM – Arcade Fire
Channel 2
04:30PM – Two Door Cinema Club
05:20PM – Cage The Elephant
07:00PM – The New Pornographers
07:55PM – The Kills
09:05PM – Big Audio Dynamite
10:05PM – Elbow
11:00PM – Raphael Saadiq
11:55PM – Scissor Sisters
Channel 3
04:00PM – Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
05:45PM – Jenny and Johnny
06:35PM – Yelle
08:00PM – Brandt Brauer Frick
10:25PM – Empire Of The Sun
11:30PM – Flogging Molly
Sunday
Channel 1
04:00PM – Wiz Khalifa
05:00PM – Nas & Damian Marley
06:10PM – Death from Above 1979
07:25PM – The National
08:30PM – Ratatat
08:55PM – The Strokes
Channel 2
04:00PM – Fun.
05:55PM – Fistful of Mercy
07:25PM – Duran Duran
08:35PM – Chromeo
09:45PM – PJ Harvey
11:10PM – She Wants Revenge
Channel 3
02:20PM – MEN
03:50PM – Angus & Julia Stone
04:45PM – HEALTH
06:05PM – Best Coast
06:55PM – Foster the People

[Torture]

Loving the live feed...so much good music.

[Torture]

Please tell me somebody else here watched that Mumford and Sons performance. Absolutely unreal!
And to think we still have Arcade Fire to look forward to tonight.

[JohnnyB]

I may not be able to make it to any festival shows back in Canada this summer, but I think I've got my problem sorted as there is going to be a great looking festival in Lisbon just around when I'm going to be out there. Think I will spend my week and a bit following the conference I'm out there for just cycling around the countryside and hanging out at Optimus Alive (http://www.optimusalive.com/en).

[jar_e]

For anyone interested...Arcade Fire is just taking the stage...going to be starting with the month of may guessing by the intro video.

[Hack&Lube]

If you're in California at this time, I would personally go see Prince who is playing 21 nights the Los Angeles Forum. IMHO, the best guitarist and live performer in the world. Prince headlined Coachella two or three years ago IIRC.

Tickets are only $25 as he explained: "$25 is what we used to pay for concerts. Then somebody called TicketMaster came in. Now we're showing who the real ticket master is and putting the right price on it."

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/prince-kicks-off-21-show-l-a-residency-with-epic-three-hour-show-20110415

[chalms04]

http://www.honda-tech.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43810&stc=1&d=1243914682

[JohnnyB]

What was the deal with all those lit-up balloons in the crowd during Arcade Fire? Pretty cool.

[DownInFlames]

Very cool indeed. I'm glad I watched that. Arcade Fire live never disappoints.

[East Coast Flame]

So did anyone else go? What an insane weekend. I still haven't recovered yet, one of the greatest experiences of my life.

The Arcade Fire set was absolutely legendary. I can't even begin to describe the feeling of just unbelievable joy smacking giant balloons around while screaming the WHOOOOO part to Wake Up with 50,000 + people.


http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216879_609941187534_172301615_34357522_7880728_n.j pg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=34357533&id=172301615)


Any music fan should definitely try and make the trip down at least once. It is indrescribable. I am for sure going next year, regardless of the lineup.

[Huntingwhale]

Is anyone going to Ultra in Miami next month? I'm trying to see if any of my buddies are willing to go. The line up looks unreal.

I know I'm late,,,but I was at Ultra week last month. Most amazing time of my life, and nothing short of me winning the lottery is going to ever make me that happy again! I'll be going back next year for sure now that I know that routine. Any electronic music fan should definetely make it a priority before they die to hit up Miami in March!

The Ultra festival itself wasn't anything special. Yeah it was cool with 8 stages and 80,000+ people going nuts, but most poeple there I felt were there to get high and dress all cooky. But man the ASOT 500 tent made that party and it was by far the most epic thing I have ever witnessed in my life.

[East Coast Flame]

Looks like the lineup for Coachella will be dropping in the next day or two. Any other boarders making the trip down this year?

I will be heading down for the second year in a row. Last year was the greatest weekend of my life, can't wait to see what this year brings!

[MelBridgeman]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381745_10150571005226648_20281766647_11518821_1673 762125_n.jpg

[grizz29]

If that in fact is the real line-up - not digging it.

[blankall]

If that in fact is the real line-up - not digging it.

It's very strange. A lot of bands on there that have not done anything for years.

[Tinordi]

The Refused are f**cking dead!

[Regular_John]

The Refused are f**cking dead!

Damn, it's real. (http://www.officialrefused.com/) Colour me impressed.

[Regular_John]

If that in fact is the real line-up - not digging it.

Refused, At the Drive In and Radiohead... what more do you want? Nirvana reunion? This here is my pre iPod days mix tape is what it is.

[GreenLantern]

Not that impressed with the line up, definitely won't be going this year.

Radiohead is on my bucket list, but not at that price tag.

[LGA]

That Friday lineup looks amazing, I wish I knew my exam schedule earlier so I could commit to getting tickets. The Black Keys and the Arctic Monkeys? That alone is enough for me.

[troutman]

Saturday is awesome.

Radiohead, Squeeze, Destroyer, tuneyards, Black Lips, Childish Gambino

[East Coast Flame]

haha, you guys are insane. That is one of the best damn festival lineups I have ever seen. WOW. I didn't think last year would be topped but then they go and drop something like this. Holy smokes. I have been giddy all night, it is going to be an amazing weekend.

I mean, Dre + Snoop? How freaking cool is that. Plus Radiohead! And all those electronic artists. Wow. Unreal.

[Tinordi]

At the Drive In and Refused

If you don't appreciate that then you have some serious soul searching to do.

[Winsor_Pilates]

The line up is crazy. I wasn't planning on going but am extremely tempted right now. I would go insane watching this song played live!

NkAe30aEG5c&ob

[troutman]

Coachella Matters (http://radio3.cbc.ca/blogs/2012/1/Today-on-The-Shumka-Chunk-Coachella-Matters)


http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/blogs/2012/1/Today-on-The-Shumka-Chunk-Coachella-Matters



WHY IS COACHELLA SO IMPORTANT?
ARE YOU CONSIDERING TRAVELING TO THE FESTIVAL?
ARE THESE REUNIONS AS BIG AS THE DFA1979 REUNION?
IF A MUSIC FESTIVAL HAPPENS AND YOU AREN'T THERE, DOES IT MAKE A SOUND?

[bosox_fan05]

I have never been to a big music festival, but I don't think I can pass this Coachella lineup up. I'll be making my way down there. For people who have been to Coachella before, is it best to camp?

[macker]

This looks like a solid line-up!

Friday : Pulp, Girls, Yuck, Neon Indian, Wu Lyf and Givers

Saturday : Bon Iver, The Shins, Miike Snow, FEIST, St.Vincent, Kasabian, Big Pink, The Vaccines, Dragonette

Sunday : Florence + The Machine, La Roux, NERO, Wild Flag, Real Estate, Wild Beasts

These are all bands worth checking out that would put on interesting shows. Also two bands in the top three of the recently announced "BBC Sound of 2012" will be there : Frank Ocean and Azealia Banks.

Many great acts are being lost in the small print.

[East Coast Flame]

I have never been to a big music festival, but I don't think I can pass this Coachella lineup up. I'll be making my way down there. For people who have been to Coachella before, is it best to camp?

I love camping, but it is definitely not for everyone. It is pretty hard to do. You will get very little sleep and by the end of the weekend you will be pretty disgusting, but it's all part of the adventure.

There is a great sense of community that happens when you camp, and I still keep in touch with people I camped next to last year. The parties in the campground are also amazing, especially on the Thursday night before the festival begins.

[Hi-Psi]

Anyone that thinks that this years lineup is meh, has no idea what good music is!

This years lineup is ridiculous and I'm definitely going to try and make it down this year for it.

Also keeping my eye on Sasquatch...

[Handsome B. Wonderful]

I would kill any one of you to see Refused.

[username]

Anyone that thinks that this years lineup is meh, has no idea what good music is!

This years lineup is ridiculous and I'm definitely going to try and make it down this year for it.

Also keeping my eye on Sasquatch...

To each their own....but I agree with you that this years line up is incredible.

[GreenLantern]

I guess my music taste has grown too local over the years.

A festival without R A A just doesn't do it for me... ?

Omg.. am I becoming a Hipster?!?

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS...!! TELL ME!!

[blankall]

Anyone that thinks that this years lineup is meh, has no idea what good music is!

This years lineup is ridiculous and I'm definitely going to try and make it down this year for it.

Also keeping my eye on Sasquatch...

It is pretty meh compared to years past. The lineup just isn't current enough.

Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, Feist, etc... haven't done anything good in 4-5 years.

Then on top of that you've got a bunch of other bands that haven't done anythign in even longer and longer.

I might go just for nostalgia value, but I think people are expecting too much of bands that haven't had hits in 5,10. or even 20 years. With the exception of Portishead, you usually just end up with a kareoke sounding greatest hits tour. Do people honestly expect a punk band now in their 50s to play with the same energy they did at the height of their success

[FireWagon Hockey]

Looks like they spent even more of the bill bringing in some of the biggest names in electro but there are some heavy hitters there for sure; Avicii, Nero, Swedish House Mafia, Afrojack. There are a lot of people that would go to a festival just for those names nowadays.

Would love to see any of those headliners acts and then you could just run back to see almost any of those djs. Seems like a choose-your-own-adventure festival and a great place to lose your mind.

[GreenLantern]

Despite the fact that I met Arctic Monkeys and all but one were ###### bags, their last album was really good.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suck_It_and_See

qOTRx3ZqjjI&ob=av2e

[Yeah_Baby]

Omg.. am I becoming a Hipster?!?

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS...!! TELL ME!!


Did you enjoy Midnight in Paris?

[united]

For me the rock side of the roster is kind of underwhelming, but the electronic/dance side is incredible. That lineup almost compares to EDC for that genre of music.

[Yasa]

Nice to see the Sheepdogs get some stage time. They're not my style of music, but that's a decent venue for what was once a small time band in Saskatoon.

[TurnedTheCorner]

I want to take some Nutello to eat at Coachello.

Please mods? Please? I'm begging you for a typo correction.

[East Coast Flame]

For me the rock side of the roster is kind of underwhelming

http://www.thehivesbroadcastingservice.com/images/blackandwhitealbum.jpg

[wpgflamesfan]

For me the rock side of the roster is kind of underwhelming, but the electronic/dance side is incredible. That lineup almost compares to EDC for that genre of music.

And see I feel the complete opposite. It's way too safe and falls short of something like UMF.

There are however some really really good hip-hop/rap artists there in A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, The Weeknd, and of course Dre and Snoop.

[username]

Tickets go on sale in 30 minutes. I'm hoping to get 2 for the first weekend.

[Beerfest]

The 5 bands that pop out to be the most (in no order) would be

Bon Iver
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Explosions In the Sky
Dr. Dre
Snoop Dog


Seeing Godspeed You! Black Emperor in Vancouver last February was amazing.

FelcT9s_Wxo

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[YYC in LAX]

Worst lineup I've seen in 10 years

[troutman]

Worst lineup I've seen in 10 years

Maybe with hindsight. There may be bands this year that you don't know about yet, that will become your favorite bands.

[iLoveLamp]

Just bought my ticket for weekend 2. This is gonna be insane.

[bosox_fan05]

Just bought my ticket for weekend 2. This is gonna be insane.

I tried for Weekend 1, but they got sold out as I was waiting. Now I'm in standby for Weekend 2. How long did it take you to get through?

[username]

Ah, I tried for the first weekend and then I got a frickin error as it was processing my CC. I'm currently trying again for weekend one but I'm not too hopeful.

[Ozy_Flame]

I went to Palm Springs for golf a few years ago, and when I got to the hotel some dude and his hot girlfriend gave my brother and I tickets as he was leaving. "I'm heading back to LA tonight, do you guys want these things?" is what he said. . . . Got to see Tool headlining the last night, and it was their first live performance with music from the 10,000 Days album. I can't believe some fool gave up those tickets.

[username]

Woo hoo. My last attemp just worked. 4 tickets for almost 1600 bucks.

I am so pumped to go.

[macker]

For those people grumbling about the line-up....who were you expecting to see this year? Who is missing? Give us a list of 5-10 bands that you think were overlooked.

Interesting article I was reading today that reminded me of this :


http://www.gigwise.com/news/70035/The-Vaccines-Defend-Rock-N'-Roll-Music-Great-Guitar-Records-Are-Being-Made

All the bands mentioned in that article will be at Coachello this year and would be worth seeing. Many of these bands don't tour very often in the US and are from Europe/UK etc. Many times the more obscure bands steal the show at these festivals and that is the appeal as you go to be introduced to new bands that are just taking off....not to see old standbys that are crashing and burning out.....


Last year : :whistle:
Empire of the Sun :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2EPjx5cDg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTXLT9-frZM

This year :
Nero :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJVQJ4-n_cA&ob=av2e

Wu Lyf :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wKZqNkcAt8

The Vaccines :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4J3sVMmN0

Year in year out relatively unknown bands put on epic performances at Coachello......think any of these bands will be comming to Calgary anytime soon? Let me know when they do.....not to mention the festival atmosphere....Only problem is picking between bands to see when a couple that you want to see are playing at the same time.

[East Coast Flame]

Both weekends sold out in about 3 hours. Insane. Best lineup ever.

I can not freaking wait, this is going to be ridiculous.

[iLoveLamp]

I tried for Weekend 1, but they got sold out as I was waiting. Now I'm in standby for Weekend 2. How long did it take you to get through?

I went on right at 11am and got through right away. Whole process took less than 5 minutes. It was quick and painless!

[Hi-Psi]

Yeah same, got my tickets right at 11am! Gonna be crazy!

[username]

My friends coworker was at that waiting page for 2 hours and tried right at 11.

Weird system.

[bosox_fan05]

I was waiting for about 2 hours as well. No tickets. I'm pretty bummed out. I guess I'll have to wait for the Sasquatch lineup or wait until some tickets become reasonably priced to buy on eBay or Stubhub.

[East Coast Flame]

Sasquatch lineup announced tonight. Anyone heading down to this? I'm waiting to see the linuep to decide.

[drew24]

Here it is...

Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, Tenacious D, The Shins, Beirut, Girl Talk, The Roots, The Head & The Heart, Portlandia, Feist, Silversun Pickups, Metric, Explosions In The Sky, The Joy Formidable, Mogwai, Nero (DJ), M. Ward, John Reilly & Friends, Childish Gambino, St. Vincent, The Civil Wars, Jamey Johnson, Little Dragon, Tune-Yards, Wild Flag, Blind Pilot, Wolfgang Gartner, Beats Antique, Apparat, The Walkmen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mark Lanegan Band, Spiritualized, Blitzen Trapper, The Cave Singers, Shabazz Palaces, Fun., Grouplove, Tycho, Sbtrkt, Strfkr, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Deer Tick, Imelda May, Alabama Shakes, Dum Dum Girls, The Helio Sequence, Kurt Vile, Cloud Cult, We Are Augustines, Ben Howard, Here We Go Magic, Zola Jesus, The War On Drugs, Shearwater, Cass McCombs, Active Child, Trampled By Turtles, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Araabmuzik, Star Slinger, L.A. Riots, Com Truise, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, I Break Horses, Walk The Moon, Dry The River, Allen Stone, Pickwick, Hey Marseilles, Gary Clark Jr., Purity Ring, Electric Guest, Yellow Ostrich, Nobody Beats The Drum, Coeur De Pirate, Lord Huron, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, Beat Connection, The Sheepdogs, Hey Rosetta!, Said The Whale, Howlin Rain, Gardens & Villa, Felix Cartal, Craft Spells, Vintage Trouble, Poor Moon, Black Whales, Gold Leaves, Greylag, Awesome Tapes From Africa
Thee Satisfaction, Dyme Def, Fresh Espresso, The Physics, Sol, Metal Chocolates, Grynch, Spac3man, Don’t Talk To The Cops, Scribes, Fatal Lucciauno, Fly Moon Royalty, Katie Kate

Comedy: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Todd Barry, Beardyman, Rob Delaney, Pete Holmes, Howard Kremer, and more!

Late adds: Graffiti6, Of Monsters and Men, Santigold and Anthony Jeselnik

[TurnedTheCorner]

Tenacious D, The Roots and Silversun Pickups. Nice.

[jayswin]

Here it is...

Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, Tenacious D, The Shins, Beirut, Girl Talk, The Roots, The Head & The Heart, Portlandia, Feist, Silversun Pickups, Metric, Explosions In The Sky, The Joy Formidable, Mogwai, Nero (DJ), M. Ward, John Reilly & Friends, Childish Gambino, St. Vincent, The Civil Wars, Jamey Johnson, Little Dragon, Tune-Yards, Wild Flag, Blind Pilot, Wolfgang Gartner, Beats Antique, Apparat, The Walkmen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mark Lanegan Band, Spiritualized, Blitzen Trapper, The Cave Singers, Shabazz Palaces, Fun., Grouplove, Tycho, Sbtrkt, Strfkr, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Deer Tick, Imelda May, Alabama Shakes, Dum Dum Girls, The Helio Sequence, Kurt Vile, Cloud Cult, We Are Augustines, Ben Howard, Here We Go Magic, Zola Jesus, The War On Drugs, Shearwater, Cass McCombs, Active Child, Trampled By Turtles, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Araabmuzik, Star Slinger, L.A. Riots, Com Truise, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, I Break Horses, Walk The Moon, Dry The River, Allen Stone, Pickwick, Hey Marseilles, Gary Clark Jr., Purity Ring, Electric Guest, Yellow Ostrich, Nobody Beats The Drum, Coeur De Pirate, Lord Huron, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, Beat Connection, The Sheepdogs, Hey Rosetta!, Said The Whale, Howlin Rain, Gardens & Villa, Felix Cartal, Craft Spells, Vintage Trouble, Poor Moon, Black Whales, Gold Leaves, Greylag, Awesome Tapes From Africa
Thee Satisfaction, Dyme Def, Fresh Espresso, The Physics, Sol, Metal Chocolates, Grynch, Spac3man, Don’t Talk To The Cops, Scribes, Fatal Lucciauno, Fly Moon Royalty, Katie Kate

Comedy: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Todd Barry, Beardyman, Rob Delaney, Pete Holmes, Howard Kremer, and more!

yeesh.

[cKy]

Tenacious D really need to make a new album

EDIT: So I decided to check - and sure enough - ones coming!

" In February 2012 it was revealed that the title of the album would in fact be spelled Rize of the Fenix and will be released sometime in May 2012"

[East Coast Flame]

Wowzers, looks like I'm doing both this year!

The lineup is super top heavy...but Beck, Jack Freaking White, The Roots and PRETTY EFFIN LIGHTS!!!!! Yeah it's going to be a great weekend.

[GreenLantern]

Jack White makes that festival worth attending..

Also cool to see Saskatoon Dogs playing a few big name festivals this year.

[drew24]

Some late additions to the Sasquatch lineup today. Graffiti6, Santigold (the internet seems pretty excited about this) and Of Monsters and Men (who I am very excited for).

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik got added too. He's alright.

[iLoveLamp]

Sasquatch lineup is terrible compared to last year. Glad I'm going to Coachella haha

[Beerfest]

I was hoping to see at least a couple more acts that I was familar with on Sasquatch.


I was really hoping to attend a big music fest this year. After looking at the lineups - In preference, 1. Chaos In Tejas, 2. Coachella 3. Sasquatch, however, I dont think ill be at any of them.

Hopefully Sled Island can get some bands im interested in, i've never been, but plan to go to some shows this year.

[drew24]

Yikes Bonnaroo is good this year.


Radiohead
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Phish
Bon Iver
The Beach Boys (featuring Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks)
The Avett Brothers
The Shins
Foster the People
Skrillex
Aziz Ansari
Dispatch
Feist
The Roots
Alice Cooper
SuperJam
Black Star
The Word (featuring John Medeski, Robert Randolph and North Mississippi Allstars)
Ludacris
Ben Folds Five
Flogging Molly
Spectrum Road (featuring Cindy Blackman Santana, Jack Bruce, John Medeski, and Vernon Reid)
Mac Miller
Childish Gambino
Major Lazer
tUnE-yArDs
Afrocubism
Flying Lotus
Umphrey's McGee
Little Dragon
St. Vincent
City and Colour
The Civil Wars
Young the Giant
Two Door Cinema Club
Punch Brothers
NEEDTOBREATHE
Fitz & the Tantrums
Bad Brains
Yelawolf
Dawes
Battles
Danny Brown
The Black Lips
SBTRKT
Phantogram
Kendrick Lamar
Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires
The Kooks
The Joy Formidable
The Antlers
Kathleen Edwards
Mimosa
Kurt Vile & the Violators
Alabama Shakes
Das Racist
Delta Spirit
Gary Clark Jr.
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Laura Marling
Trampled by Turtles
Mogwai
The War on Drugs
Ben Howard
Grouplove
Blind Pilot
ALO
The Devil Makes Three
White Denim
EMA
Here We Go Magic
K-Flay
The Lonely Forest
Mariachi El Bronx
Big Freedia
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
The Soul Rebels
Kvelertak
SOJA
Steven Bernstein's MTO All-Stars Play Sly
Big Gigantic
Sarah Jarosz
Orgone
Darondo
Fruit Bats
Moon Taxi
More to be announced

[Hi-Psi]

Anyone else getting excited for Coachella?

Looks like Eminem and Warren G might be joining Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg on stage...

[username]

Anyone else getting excited for Coachella?

Looks like Eminem and Warren G might be joining Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg on stage...

I'm getting very excited.....where did you hear that about Warren G and Eminem?

[East Coast Flame]

Warren G tweeted that he will be there, and on Warren G's website he said Eminem is going to be there.

Twitter also exploded yesterday about a supposed soundcheck with an Eminem sighting.

Still taking this all with a grain of salt, but this sounds like it is going to happen.

Holy smokes I am excited! When are you Calgary folk headed down?

[username]

I'm taking off Thursday morning and spending the day and night in Vegas. Flights in and out of Palm Springs were over 1000 bucks return and we got our Vegas flights for 400. It was pretty much a no brainer. On Friday the 4 of us are heading out in the morning to my buddy's condo in Palm Springs. I'm guessing that highway is going to bananas heading into Palm Springs. You?

[East Coast Flame]

Taking off Thursday morning as well, but we are flying into LAX and driving straight to the campgrounds. Our flights were just over $400 as well.

[Double_Dion]

I have an extra ticket to Coachella weekend 2 if anyone is interested. One of my friends backed out last minute, so I'm trying to get rid of it.
$375

[blankall]

I'm taking off Thursday morning and spending the day and night in Vegas. Flights in and out of Palm Springs were over 1000 bucks return and we got our Vegas flights for 400. It was pretty much a no brainer. On Friday the 4 of us are heading out in the morning to my buddy's condo in Palm Springs. I'm guessing that highway is going to bananas heading into Palm Springs. You?

If your plan is to spend a night in Vegas to save money, you may be sadly mistaken.

I was in a similar situation. Could not get the extra day off work, so I just flew into San Diego for just over $400. Wish I could spend the night in Vegas.

[Bill Bumface]

This thread title still drives me nuts. I'm also jealous of all of you.

[username]

If your plan is to spend a night in Vegas to save money, you may be sadly mistaken.

I was in a similar situation. Could not get the extra day off work, so I just flew into San Diego for just over $400. Wish I could spend the night in Vegas.

LOL not I'm not expecting to save money. I've been to Vegas way too many times in my life already. We actually got a suite at the Cosmo so already I've spend most of what I would have saved on the flight. Just gonna get dinner, maybe hit Harrah's comedy club and possibly Tryst.

It just seemed as though that 600 bucks that would have been going towards a flight could be spent better - I think it will.

[blankall]

LOL not I'm not expecting to save money. I've been to Vegas way too many times in my life already. We actually got a suite at the Cosmo so already I've spend most of what I would have saved on the flight. Just gonna get dinner, maybe hit Harrah's comedy club and possibly Tryst.

It just seemed as though that 600 bucks that would have been going towards a flight could be spent better - I think it will.

ahhh...how many times have i told myself I'm just going to have some dinner and a few drinks in Vegas. Seriously though, solid plan.

[Hi-Psi]

Is anyone from here driving down? I was supposed to fly down with a friend but they backed out last minute and now I have an extra ticket and no flight so I'm a little uncertain what to do.

Anyone have any suggestions? I have never gone to a big festival like this by myself but don't want to miss this as it's an insane lineup

Jason

[TurnedTheCorner]

Anyone have any suggestions? I have never gone to a big festival like this by myself but don't want to miss this as it's an insane lineup
http://img2.moonbuggy.org/imgstore/you-gonna-get-loved-tenderly.jpg

[East Coast Flame]

Is anyone from here driving down? I was supposed to fly down with a friend but they backed out last minute and now I have an extra ticket and no flight so I'm a little uncertain what to do.

Anyone have any suggestions? I have never gone to a big festival like this by myself but don't want to miss this as it's an insane lineup

Jason

WHY HAVEN'T YOU LEFT YET? Jesus dude, you're doing the drive by yourself in one shot? My friends from Edmonton and Vancouver that were driving left on the weekend.

You definitely have to go. It is an unreal experience. Are you camping?

[Temporary_User]

WHY HAVEN'T YOU LEFT YET? Jesus dude, you're doing the drive by yourself in one shot? My friends from Edmonton and Vancouver that were driving left on the weekend.

You definitely have to go. It is an unreal experience. Are you camping?There is two weekends. Your friends are probably for weekend one and he probably has weekend 2 tickets.

Two of my friends and I are driving down. We have room for one more, but have an extra ticket that we are hoping to sell to a fourth who will fill the spot.

[East Coast Flame]

There is two weekends. Your friends are probably for weekend one and he probably has weekend 2 tickets.

Two of my friends and I are driving down. We have room for one more, but have an extra ticket that we are hoping to sell to a fourth who will fill the spot.

Totally forgot about the second weekend.

My flight is leaving in about 4 hours!!! AWWWWWWWW YEAH

[Hi-Psi]

There is two weekends. Your friends are probably for weekend one and he probably has weekend 2 tickets.

Two of my friends and I are driving down. We have room for one more, but have an extra ticket that we are hoping to sell to a fourth who will fill the spot.

Yeah I have weekend 2 tickets. If you guys end up deciding to fill the spot in the car without the ticket, let me know! You guys doing a straight shot down or stopping half way?

[username]

Has the schedule been announced yet? When I log to to view my schedule for each day it still says tba but it's 2 days away. WTF?

[blankall]

Has the schedule been announced yet? When I log to to view my schedule for each day it still says tba but it's 2 days away. WTF?

It has been announced. It's showing up fine for me on their website.

[Double_Dion]

Two of my friends and I are driving down. We have room for one more, but have an extra ticket that we are hoping to sell to a fourth who will fill the spot.

Does anyone want to buy the ticket, be the fourth, and come with us?
$375 for the ticket including camping.
Split gas 4 ways.

Epicness!

[topfiverecords]

Bands are starting much earlier in the day this year than the 3 times I went. 11:15/25am starts is a good idea. I think 12:30 might have been the earliest show when I went in 2010. Longer set times for all it looks like.

[Deelow]

Look forward to the week one reviews. Will be there for week 2. Has anyone ever taken a shuttle from Palm Springs to Staples Center for a Kings game? My folks spend much of the winter down there, they told me that when CGY/EDM/VAN play in LA there's enough Canadian interest to charter a bus to the game and back. Might be a good way to see the Canucks get knocked out of the playoffs in game 6.

[iLoveLamp]

There's four of us heading down for weekend two, two of us are driving (including myself) and the other two are flying. It's gonna be pretty insane splitting up the drive between the two of us, but it should be a good time. Definitely gonna stop in Vegas, and gonna try and see the Grand Canyon/Hoover Dam on the way down as well. I'm so excited!

Any huge dilemmas for you guys? Assuming the schedule is the same for weekend 2 as it is for this weekend, Black Keys/Explosions In The Sky/M83 is a pretty big one on Friday night, and Miike Snow/SBTRKT/GY!BE on Saturday kinda sucks as well.

[Hi-Psi]

Does anyone want to buy the ticket, be the fourth, and come with us?
$375 for the ticket including camping.
Split gas 4 ways.

Epicness!

I might be interested in this, I have one extra ticket too but I have a friend that might want both my tickets and then I could just take yours and drive down with you guys.

Do you guys have room on your camp site too? Are you guys doing a straight shot down or?

Oh and I'd be interested in seeing game 6 in LA if anyone else was down!

Jason

[drew24]

Any huge dilemmas for you guys? Assuming the schedule is the same for weekend 2 as it is for this weekend, Black Keys/Explosions In The Sky/M83 is a pretty big one on Friday night, and Miike Snow/SBTRKT/GY!BE on Saturday kinda sucks as well.

Not going but I think missing The Shins for St. Vincent would be my biggest set time conflict.

Anyways just a reminder to stay tuned to this on the weekend as they are streaming it again. http://www.youtube.com/user/coachella/live

[Hi-Psi]

Anyone have an open spot in their car? I'm still looking!

[atb]

Live stream of 3 stages is here: http://www.youtube.com/user/coachella

Radiohead on ~45min.

[no_joke]

Dislike the holo-2Pac during the Dre/Snoop set.

[iLoveLamp]

That was f'ing RIDICULOUS!!! Holy crap I am so excited for Snoop and Dre next week!

[manwiches]

That 2Pac/Snoop set was an amazing tribute. I loved it. Brought alot of good memories and smiles back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajVGIRsKXdo&feature=share

[SuperMatt18]

I wonder if they switch it up for next week and do a tribute for Easy-E instead, that would be my guess.

[manwiches]

Rumor has it, that it might be Nate Dogg.

I think they should have ended with 2pac instead. That was so dope.

[username]

What a weekend!

Can't wait for next year already.

[East Coast Flame]

Holy smokes that was insane. Made it back to Calgary last night. Pretty sure I broke my brain.

Dre/Snoop/Em/50/Wiz/Warren G and effing 2PAC!! What a party

[jammies]

Flying down to Palm Springs today, going to go watch the Kings destroy the Canucks in LA as well before heading back for Coachella.

Question for those there the first weekend - how easy is it to get in and out of the event? I have a place that is right next door, with its fence bordering on the Polo grounds where Coachella is held, but I'm wondering if it is worth getting a bunch of food and eating there for lunch-dinner, or if I might as well eat from the undoubtedly overpriced vendors onsite.

[East Coast Flame]

It is a bit of a hassle to get into the venue. You're looking at about a 30/45 minutes waiting in a security line unless you get super lucky.

Honestly, the food in the venue is fantastic and pretty reasonably priced. You won't be spending more than $10 on a meal.

[username]

Flying down to Palm Springs today, going to go watch the Kings destroy the Canucks in LA as well before heading back for Coachella.

Question for those there the first weekend - how easy is it to get in and out of the event? I have a place that is right next door, with its fence bordering on the Polo grounds where Coachella is held, but I'm wondering if it is worth getting a bunch of food and eating there for lunch-dinner, or if I might as well eat from the undoubtedly overpriced vendors onsite.

Ya, the food is priced pretty good. Beer on the other hand......

My suggestion is to sneak booze in - they search you but it's not super intense. You can sneak liquor in using a bag if you hide it in small pockets inside. Some friends of mine emptied out some sun tan lotion bottles and filled them with vodka and that worked like a charm.

[Regular_John]

Obviously the 2Pac hologram stole the show, but how anyone of you lucky travelers catch Refused's set?

[East Coast Flame]

Nah, I was at the Swedish House LAAAAAAZERS. It was pretty awesome.

A couple of my friends checked out Refused and they loved it.

[Jbo]

Bumping thread.

Looking to buy a sasquatch ticket 4 day pass. Put up an request in buy/sell but thought I would bump this thread as well.

Would rather be buying off a CP member then Kijiji

[iLoveLamp]

Yeah I managed to manoeuvre my way through the crowd and made it into the pit for Refused. So crazy in there, everybody was screaming every word, I got chills when everybody yelled "CAN I SCREAM" during New Noise. Probably in the top 10 shows of the weekend for me

[East Coast Flame]

Coachella 2013 tickets go on sale Thursday! They are doing two weekends again, the first weekend is April 12th-14th. Passes are up to $350 and available on the layaway program again.

This is nuts.

[iLoveLamp]

I'm thinking of doing both weekends this year. Would definitely help with getting rid of a few dilemmas

[TurnedTheCorner]

I wish to god the title of this thread would get corrected.

[username]

Yup, I'll be getting my tickets Thursday as well.

I'm just not sure whether I should go the first or second weekend. The first weekend is nice because you get to be surprised by the guest artists however the second weekend is good because you know about them and are able to plan accordingly.

What's everyone here doing?

[East Coast Flame]

Weekend 1 for sure

[username]

Bump - 1 hour to the 2013 presale.

[Save Us Sutter]

Anyone get off the Standby page yet?

[valo403]

What exactly is the point of buying today? You don't appear to save any money and certainly isn't selling out today.

[iLoveLamp]

I have no idea why I need to buy it today. I'm already late for work haha. Still on the standby page too

[Save Us Sutter]

I got mine.

The biggest bonus is the layaway plan. Only paid 176 bucks today for two passes and car camping and then it's like 80 bucks a month.

Just easier then dropping $800 all at once on concert tickets.

Also, last year after the line-up announcement when tickets went on sale in January, they sold out in minutes. Now I don't have to worry about anything going wrong and missing out.

Certainly didn't need to be logging on at 10am and waiting though! But hey, why not get excited early?

[username]

Ahhh I was on the purchase page but then it crapped out when I clicked confirm.

Going to try again.

[East Coast Flame]

GOT MINE!!!!

Weekend 1 sold out in 2 hours. Holy smokes.

[valo403]

GOT MINE!!!!

Weekend 1 sold out in 2 hours. Holy smokes.

That's only the allotment of pre-sale tickets, the general supply hasn't come to market yet.

[East Coast Flame]

Why wouldn't they sell all of them right now if they could?

[username]

I think Valo is right that it's not the whole allotment.

Oh ya, I lucked out and got tix to the first weekend.

[East Coast Flame]

Weekend 2 is gone. Holy smokes.

Why would they hold tickets back? The only reason that I could think of is if they raised the price in January when they announce the lineup.

[valo403]

Weekend 2 is gone. Holy smokes.

Why would they hold tickets back? The only reason that I could think of is if they raised the price in January when they announce the lineup.

I don't know the reasoning, but it's pretty much the way every big festival distributes tickets.

[blankall]

Didn't get tickets. With two weekends though, tickets tend to become pretty liquid. A month before each concert, they were going for cost for both concerts. I'd rather pay $400 a month before the concert than $350 a year before the concert.

[iLoveLamp]

I ended up going to work, and they sold out. Aww shucks :(

[TurnedTheCorner]

http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/user_photos/1258671/e911e2e180086eb3daf61c69e404d798_width_640x.jpg

[valo403]

I ended up going to work, and they sold out. Aww shucks :(

Again, this is not all of the tickets. The general on sale is in January.

[East Coast Flame]

It is going to be a disaster trying to get tickets come January, good luck

[valo403]

It is going to be a disaster trying to get tickets come January, good luck

Why? It's no different than it was last year. It may go a bit quicker, but it's not going to be a "disaster"

[iLoveLamp]

Again, this is not all of the tickets. The general on sale is in January.

I'm aware. I just went this year, the presale for weekend 2 didn't sell out as far as I remember, and it still sold out really quick. Guess I have to be a little more prepared in January.

[East Coast Flame]

Why? It's no different than it was last year. It may go a bit quicker, but it's not going to be a "disaster"

Did you try and get tickets this year? Weekend 1 was sold out instantly. There were barely any tickets left from the pre-sale.

Considering what a "disaster" the pre-sale was yesterday, I don't envy people trying to get tickets in January.

Yesterday I was sitting in the waiting room for around an hour and a half. The only reason I managed to get tickets was because people who already had been in and purchased their tickets could get right through the waiting room and buy another ticket with a different credit card. My one friend (out of 10) who got through the waiting room ended up making 10 different orders on his computer. It sucked.

As much as we people bitch about Ticketmaster, Front Gate Tickets is even worse.

[valo403]

Did you try and get tickets this year? Weekend 1 was sold out instantly. There were barely any tickets left from the pre-sale.

Considering what a "disaster" the pre-sale was yesterday, I don't envy people trying to get tickets in January.

Yesterday I was sitting in the waiting room for around an hour and a half. The only reason I managed to get tickets was because people who already had been in and purchased their tickets could get right through the waiting room and buy another ticket with a different credit card. My one friend (out of 10) who got through the waiting room ended up making 10 different orders on his computer. It sucked.

As much as we people bitch about Ticketmaster, Front Gate Tickets is even worse.

You're still forgetting that this was just a limited allotment of tickets

[East Coast Flame]

You're still forgetting that this was just a limited allotment of tickets

I'd love to see where you are seeing this limited allotment of tickets. Last year they sold over 75% of the total tickets to weekend 1 during the pre-sale.

[East Coast Flame]

The future of Coachella: Post-ticket purchasing Cluster####

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/01/coachella_ticket_purchasing_cl.php

I'm assuming Valo hasn't tried buying tickets in the last two years. It's been a mess.

[valo403]

I'd love to see where you are seeing this limited allotment of tickets. Last year they sold over 75% of the total tickets to weekend 1 during the pre-sale.

What exactly are you expecting them to be selling in January if this isn't a limited allotment? This is a PRE-SALE.

I'm not saying tickets won't go fast, I just think you're over hyping the 'disaster' that it will be.

Edit: This may just be a case of differing views on what a ticket buying disaster entails. Once you've attempted to buy on the Carnegie Hall site the word disaster takes on a new meaning.

[East Coast Flame]

You keep saying the same thing. If they could sell all of the tickets right now, then why wouldn't they? Glastonbury sells out every year in the PRE-SALE, before any lineup comes out. Coachella is going to be the same thing.

I'm sure there will be tickets available in January. They will likely be packaged with the shuttle passes or VIP tickets to get some extra revenue. There are definitely going to be a lot less tickets available than you seem to believe.

But whatever, I got my tickets. Best of luck in January.

[valo403]

You keep saying the same thing. If they could sell all of the tickets right now, then why wouldn't they? Glastonbury sells out every year in the PRE-SALE, before any lineup comes out. Coachella is going to be the same thing.

I'm sure there will be tickets available in January. They will likely be packaged with the shuttle passes or VIP tickets to get some extra revenue. There are definitely going to be a lot less tickets available than you seem to believe.

But whatever, I got my tickets. Best of luck in January.

"Coachella's sold out, almost a year in advance! Both weekends! But don't worry if you didn't snag your tickets yet — these are just advance tickets. More passes will be offered early next year."

http://www.scpr.org/blogs/newmedia/2012/05/17/6187/coachella-2013-advance-tickets-sell-out-about-4-ho/

They have quite clearly not sold all of the tickets right now. I'm not sure why you find this so hard to believe, the whole pre-sale concept is not a new phenomenon.

[East Coast Flame]

Just packing up the car and about to head down for Sasquatch!!!! Anyone else heading down?

[drew24]

Yeah. I'll get there at about noon tomorrow I figure. Really looking forward to it.

[East Coast Flame]

Yeah. I'll get there at about noon tomorrow I figure. Really looking forward to it.

That's our plan too. Are you spending the night anywhere? We are stopping in Spokane.

[drew24]

That's our plan too. Are you spending the night anywhere? We are stopping in Spokane.

Yeah we're spending the night in Sandpoint.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/user_photos/1258671/e911e2e180086eb3daf61c69e404d798_width_640x.jpg

Other than Daft Punk I've never heard of a single one of those bands and even then, more ####ing holograms?

Why are people so excited for this? Is anyone going to think I'm serious?

[East Coast Flame]

Another fantastic Sasquatch over. Holy smokes. What a weekend.

There really isn't anything like seeing a show at the Gorge. Absolutely breath-taking. Seeing Beiruit on the hill during the sunset was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen.

Oh, and Jack effing White. Wowzers.

[Jbo]

Just got back myself. Great 6 day trip.

Now excuse me while I shut myself off from life for an entire day.

P.S so many amazing shows to comment on, But I will say one thing. Beck is terrible

[username]

Other than Daft Punk I've never heard of a single one of those bands and even then, more ####ing holograms?

Why are people so excited for this? Is anyone going to think I'm serious?

You're being sarcastic right?

Just checking because you never know with some posters....

[blankall]

Just got back myself. Great 6 day trip.

Now excuse me while I shut myself off from life for an entire day.

P.S so many amazing shows to comment on, But I will say one thing. Beck is terrible

Beck sucked? Dissapointing.

[Jbo]

Beck sucked? Dissapointing.

I'm not expecting a crazy show, but guy had zero energy or presence. He also started a solo, effed up, and just kinda walked to the side and let the band play. Just seemed out of it

[Cecil Terwilliger]

You're being sarcastic right?

Just checking because you never know with some posters....

Yes.

There's some white text in there somewhere.

[blankall]

I'm not expecting a crazy show, but guy had zero energy or presence. He also started a solo, effed up, and just kinda walked to the side and let the band play. Just seemed out of it


Lame. He's always been one of those live acts I always wanted to see. If he can't pull of Sasquatch, I have little hope for him pulling off a lesser venue.

Did manage to see Jack White at a local theatre here. At one point I was really debating Sasquatch vs. Coachella with White and Beck being the selling points for Sasquatch. Coachella plus Jack White concert seems to have been the right choice.

[Jbo]

Don't get me wrong. Sasquatch was amazing. Just Beck I didn't like. I also just watched Tenacious D who put on just an amazingly entertaining set. They came out with Beck and lifted it tons.

Rest of the weekend was awesome. Jack White killed it

[blankall]

Don't get me wrong. Sasquatch was amazing. Just Beck I didn't like. I also just watched Tenacious D who put on just an amazingly entertaining set. They came out with Beck and lifted it tons.

Rest of the weekend was awesome. Jack White killed it


Yeah Jack Whtie at the Gorge would have been epic. If I'd had more vacation time and not been so old, I would have gone to both festivals. Even tried to drive down for the one day of concerts at Sasquatch, but they weren't selling day passes this year.

[East Coast Flame]

Sasquatch 2012 >>>> Coachella 2012

Sasquatch was amazing this year. Best festival experience of my life. And I didn't even stay Monday to see Beck.

[drew24]

Has anyone heard if KEXP or NPR will stream or podcast Sasquatch like they have done in the past?

[troutman]

http://kexp.org/podcasting/past.asp?podcast=mtm

Music That Matters, Vol. 306 - Sasquatch! Roadtrip 2012

Midday Show host Cheryl Waters brings you KEXP's annual Sasquatch-centric podcast, clocking in at over 90 minutes. Get into the summer festival spirit with The Head and the Heart, Zola Jesus, Wild Flag, and more. See you at The Gorge! 1. The Helio Sequence - Can't Say No 2. The Head and The Heart - Sounds Like Hallelujah 3. Alabama Shakes - Hold On 4. Charles Bradley - The World Is Going Up In Flames 5. Little Dragon - Ritual Union 6. The Joy Formidable - Whirring 7. Poliça - Fist, Teeth, Money 8. THEESatisfaction - QueenS 9. Beat Connection - Think/Feel (feat. Chelsey Scheffe) 10. Shearwater - Breaking The Yearlings 11. Metric - Combat Baby 12. M. Ward - Primitive Girl 13. Active Child - I'm In Your Church At Night 14. Zola Jesus - Vessel 15. Allen Stone - Sleep 16. Pickwick - Hacienda Motel 17. Reptar - Isoprene Bath 18. Shabazz Palaces - Swerve... The Reeping Of All That Is Worthwhile 19. The War On Drugs - Come To The City 20. Star####er - Astoria 21. Yellow Ostrick - Marathon Runner 22. Black Whales - Rattle Your Bones 23. Wild Flag - Romance 24. Spiritualized - Hey Jane

[drew24]

Thanks but I meant something more like this...
http://www.npr.org/series/136238533/live-from-sasquatch-music-festival
Or preferably this...
http://www.npr.org/rss/rss.php?id=136238533

[GreenLantern]

2013 lineup announced..

http://www.coachella.com/lineup

Wu-Tang! Tegan and Sara! Jurassic 5! Fudge..

[J pold]

Am I only one a bit underwhelmed by the line up? Maybe I'm just bitter because the David Bowie rumors didn't turn out to be true.

[GreatWhiteEbola]

Wu-Tang, might be the only one I would like to see.

[macker]

Alt-J is in!
http://www.coachella.com/forum/showthread.php?58412-ALT-J-2013

Will steal the show!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Definitely a weak line-up. Nothing really jumps out and says must see to me.

[macker]

Even some of the mainstream bands should be good live.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oST77VRHXt0


Stone Roses, Blur. UK bands are taking over 2013s lineup.. Lou Reed:w00t: New Order.....Wow!


Hopefully new album soon : The Shouting Matches, Sigur Ros, The Postal Service, Allen Stone

New album out this year : Phoenix, Foals, Local Natives, Biffy Clyro, La Roux, James Blake

Put out one of the best albums last year : The XX, Ben Howard, Beach House, Band of Horses, Of Monsters and Men, Wild Nothing, Father John Misty, Cloud Nothings, Diiv, Kurt Vile, Jessie Ware, Grimes, Japandroids, Alt-J

[Muffins]

Looks like I picked a good year to skip it.
Not many on that list peak my interest.

[troutman]

What do people want from a festival? Big names? How do you define a "headliner"?

I'd be happy to see 50 bands I never heard of before.

[J pold]

I love Phoenix but them headlining basically says, "The headliner we wanted either backed out or wanted too much money so here you go."

[valo403]

What do people want from a festival? Big names?

I'd be happy to see 50 bands I never heard of before.

For the price of Coachella, yes, big names. If I dropped that kind of cash for 50 random indie bands I've never heard of I'd be pissed.

[jar_e]

What do people want from a festival? Big names?

I'd be happy to see 50 bands I never heard of before.

At the cost of tickets (and associated cost of going to California/accomodations/etc.), there needs to be some interest with big names or bands you'd want to see/see again. I couldn't justify flying to California, paying a couple hundred bucks a day for a ####ty hotel room, and then a 3-day $100+ a day pass for the festival.

Edit: what valo said.

[blankall]

Definitely a weak line-up. Nothing really jumps out and says must see to me.


Wow...really?

Everytime I read through that lienup another band jumps out.....Lou freaking Reed?

[troutman]

For the price of Coachella, yes, big names. If I dropped that kind of cash for 50 random indie bands I've never heard of I'd be pissed.

What do passes cost?

[Senator Clay Davis]

Indeed, when you charge what Coachella charges for tickets, you have a certain expectation level for big name artists. 400 bucks a ticket for the weekend and a bunch of mid-level bands makes it difficult to justify the cost. If you just wanna go to a festival for the sake of going, there are cheaper and closer options.

[valo403]

what do passes cost?

$400

[troutman]

$400

Kind of like skiing or golfing for three days. With sweaty tattooed pierced people.

[valo403]

Kind of like skiing or golfing for three days. With sweaty tattooed pierced people.

Yep, although that last part could be a pretty big positive if you play your cards right :w00t:

[macker]

Year in year out I am way more interested to read through the band listing for Coachello and SXSW vs Lollapalooza. Maybe it is the underdog nature of the bands they bring in who are just emerging. Headliners can often be the most predictable/rehearsed/boring shows out there. It is about shelf life. Seems to be a yearly question that often never gets answered but truly what headliners did Coachello miss out on this year? Who are the make it or break it bands.

[Senator Clay Davis]

The rumour is that because AEG is in the process of being sold, the line-up suffered as a result. But yeah when the rumours of the Rolling Stones or Daft Punk are out there and you get Blur and Phoenix, I can see why people are pretty disappointed.

[valo403]

I know it's a bit of a trek from Calgary relative to Coachella, but Governors Ball is stepping into the 3 day festival game this year in a pretty big way and tickets are only $240. I'm a little concerned about some of the logistics, but the lineup looks great.

http://governorsballmusicfestival.com/tickets.html

Kanye, Kings of Leon and a TBA headliner. Nas, Pretty Lights, Grizzly Bear, The xx, Feist, Cut Copy, Death from Above 1979, Gary Clark Jr. (who is so good live), Bloc Party, ALt-J, Crystal Castles and many more.

[troutman]

Noise Pop 2013

Feb 26– Mar 03, 2013
San Francisco, California (Various Venues)
$125


http://festival-outlook.consequenceofsound.net/fests/view/1074/noise-pop

Now in its 21st year, Noise Pop is San Francisco's premiere celebration of independent music, film and art. The festival attracts over 20,000 independent music fans and scores of bands each year to San Francisco. Over 150 alternative bands will play the 2013 edition of Noise Pop - situations vary from opening up for headlining acts to playing other Noise Pop events, and pay varies depending on the situation.

[Bill Bumface]

Coachello

CP has powers over you!

[macker]

CP has powers over you!


How am I any different then Katy Perry:bag:

[username]

Personally I think there are great bands playing however it's the headliners that are pretty weak. Phoenix, ya they are one of my favourites however I don't think they are headline material. I'm half expecting Daft Punk or someone amazing to show up with them.

Either way, I can't wait to go!

[iLoveLamp]

Hey valo, I'm curious why you complain about Coachella's headliners when Governors Ball has the exact same headliners as Chella did in 2011, and most of the same lineup from the last two years. No one really stands out on Governors lineup, there aren't any rare acts or "big gets", whereas Coachella went out and got Lou Reed, Nick Cave, New Order, Violent Femmes, J5, etc. I personally think out of all of the festivals that have released lineups so far, Coachella has the best lineup by a mile.

[valo403]

Hey valo, I'm curious why you complain about Coachella's headliners when Governors Ball has the exact same headliners as Chella did in 2011, and most of the same lineup from the last two years. No one really stands out on Governors lineup, there aren't any rare acts or "big gets", whereas Coachella went out and got Lou Reed, Nick Cave, New Order, Violent Femmes, J5, etc. I personally think out of all of the festivals that have released lineups so far, Coachella has the best lineup by a mile.

Huh? Where did I comment on Coachella 2011?

[iLoveLamp]

No, you complained about this years Coachella, I'm just saying Governors Ball is recycling Coachella's 2011 headliners this year

[valo403]

No, you complained about this years Coachella, I'm just saying Governors Ball is recycling Coachella's 2011 headliners this year

Well that's great, and goes to show that the acts headlining Governors are headliner worthy.

[blankall]

Well that's great, and goes to show that the acts headlining Governors are headliner worthy.


.....from 2 years ago.

KoL and Kanye have both gone downhill in the past two years in a big way, KoL especially. KoL went from being my favorite band, to a band I could care less about. Their last few albums have blown. Their live shows are totally unenergetic now. Someone needs to send them to detox and have them start writing songs in their garage again. The whole drugs and stadium shows thing has not exactly done wonders for the quality of their music.

The same could be said for Nas, Animal Collective, Erykah Badu, Thievery Coporation, etc...

That Governers headline really looks like the dream line up from 2009 or so.

[valo403]

.....from 2 years ago.

KoL and Kanye have both gone downhill in the past two years in a big way, KoL especially. KoL went from being my favorite band, to a band I could care less about. Their last few albums have blown. Their live shows are totally unenergetic now. Someone needs to send them to detox and have them start writing songs in their garage again. The whole drugs and stadium shows thing has not exactly done wonders for the quality of their music.

The same could be said for Nas, Animal Collective, Erykah Badu, Thievery Coporation, etc...

That Governers headline really looks like the dream line up from 2009 or so.

Agreed on KoL, saw them multiple times in venues large and small a few years back and they were great, they've been garbage since.

I saw Nas on NYE, one of the best shows I've ever seen.

For nearly half the price I'll take Governors 10/10 times.

I also find it kind of hilarious that those acts are getting called out but acts on the Coachella lineup that have been around forever and haven't done much recently aren't getting the same treatment. It's the typical 'it's Coachella so it's amazing' act we see every year, this year doesn't really warrant it.

[Senator Clay Davis]

That Governers headline really looks like the dream line up from 2009 or so.

Well I mean if you're going there, take away Phoenix (who doesn't even exist at this time) and the Coachella lineup would be a dream lineup in 1994. 2013? Meh, especially since the RHCP are without Frusciante.

[East Coast Flame]

I'm still in shock that Blur and The Stone Roses are headlining a night. The main stage is going to be a ghost town Friday night. I was at Pulp last year and it was totally dead, I expect the same this year.

YYY's and Modest Mouse should be headlning over the Brits, I guarantee they will draw a larger crowd. Then everyone will go to bed or go see Bassnectar and Dog Blood in the Sahara.

[blankall]

Well I mean if you're going there, take away Phoenix (who doesn't even exist at this time) and the Coachella lineup would be a dream lineup in 1994. 2013? Meh, especially since the RHCP are without Frusciante.

The thing about many of the older bands at Coachella is that they haven't played together much lately. So it represents a unique opportunity to see old bands/lineups reformed.

On top of that, they have a bunch of current bands, that are coming out with great albums now: Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Puscifer, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (will have new album out by then), Passion Pit, the XX, Metric, Divine Fits, etc...

One thing to remember about Coachella, is that the audience is slightly older than festivals like Sasquatch. There are lots of early 20s there, but also lots of people in their late 20s and 30s. The opportunity to see acts like the Stone Roses, Blur, Wu-Tang, etc.. is pretty huge.

Last year Pulp and the Dr. Dre mashup were both incredible.

Obviously everyone has their own preference for music, but I'd much rather see the Coachella acts. Some of the acts are older, but older in the sense they are some of the most talented acts of the past 10-20-30 years. As oppossed to an act like KoL, who just plain burnt out a few years ago.

[wpgflamesfan]

I wanna go just for Paul Kalkbrenner. He rarely comes to North America.

It's a great year for djs since they seem to be moving away from your typical pop radio djs (Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, etc) to more deep/tech house acts. Booka Shade, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Luciano, Maya Jane Coles, Richie Hawtin and Seth Troxler should all be unreal.

[TurnedTheCorner]

For god's sake correct the thread title. Why do you hate us GreenLantern?

[polak]

Hopefully all the disappointment about this lineup keeps Insomniac in check with their plans for EDC.

[troutman]

are lots of early 20s there, but also lots of people in their late 20s and 30s.

That old eh?

[iLoveLamp]

Hopefully all the disappointment about this lineup keeps Insomniac in check with their plans for EDC.

I'm curious as to what EDC is going to do this year. I just looked at the lineup from last year and it looks like they booked every single major DJ there is in the world. What do they have left now? Are they just gonna book the same lineup and roll with that? I have an extremely hard time believing they can book that many fresh acts this year and not have a ton of repeat acts.

[Regulator75]

nm

[GreenLantern]

For god's sake correct the thread title. Why do you hate us GreenLantern?

Fine, geez, you happy now?

[TurnedTheCorner]

You didn't fix it.

http://www.thejerkstore.com/

[East Coast Flame]

I wanna go just for Paul Kalkbrenner. He rarely comes to North America.

It's a great year for djs since they seem to be moving away from your typical pop radio djs (Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, etc) to more deep/tech house acts. Booka Shade, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Luciano, Maya Jane Coles, Richie Hawtin and Seth Troxler should all be unreal.

Oh heck yeah, Kalkbrenner is going to be amazing. Moby, Richie Hawtin and Prydz are going to be wicked dance parties.

[CgyFlamesftw]

I'm curious as to what EDC is going to do this year. I just looked at the lineup from last year and it looks like they booked every single major DJ there is in the world. What do they have left now? Are they just gonna book the same lineup and roll with that? I have an extremely hard time believing they can book that many fresh acts this year and not have a ton of repeat acts.
Really only way they can improve is having Swedish House mafia, Eric prydz, Daft punk, Skrillex or Deadmau5. Every other dj was pretty much there.

[polak]

EDC is similar to Ultra.
You expect every major act in Electronic music to be there every year. It's getting to hear new stuff by all of them for the first time that's the exciting part.