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Coachella started over ten years ago in October of 99', the same year we saw the resurrection and sudden demise of Woodstock that was literally burnt to the ground and never attempted again. About 25,000 music loving people attended in support of headlining acts like Beck, Tool, Morrissey and Rise Against the Machine.
So what stopped the Coachella Music and Arts Festival from rioting out as the infamous Woodstock 99' incident?
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| Death From Above 1979 reunites for 2011 Coachella Festival (Click for DFA'a Facebook Page) |
Coachella is known for a meshing of multiple genres including alternative, indie, techno and electronica, hip hop and R&B and is surrounded by installation art and sculptures that is usually interactive to feed the interest of Polo Ground wanderers in between sets. Losing your shoes, or not wearing any in the first place, are common occurrences and all the time and money road tripping with your best friends and sunscreen in tow tend to make this festivals party-goers good spirited rather than rioting fire-starters. Not to mention the fact that the idea behind the country's largest and fastest growing music and arts festival was sparked by the artists themselves. It was Pearl Jam in November of 93' that decided to perform for thousands of supporters in the desert grounds of Indio, California in protest of Ticketmaster and all the Stadiums it controlled. Coachella Festival is also responsible for reuniting over 15 loved bands with cult followings like Death From Above 1979 for this years Fest.
Who would riot a festival so strongly supported by it's talent? Yeah--I wouldn't either!
Who would riot a festival so strongly supported by it's talent? Yeah--I wouldn't either!
Weren't able to snag a couple tickets during the 3 hour sellout this year? That's ok, catch all the Coachella action on YouTube that has been streaming major performances. Turn up the volume, kick off your shoes and rage with The Black Keys, Mumford and Sons, Duran Duran or Flogging Molly, amongst hundreds of other artists.
Here's a sneak peak to Flogging Molly's set on Friday April, 15th... Less than a month from St. Patrick's Day, I think we can all still appreciate a little Irish pride echoing the SoCal Desert.
And don't worry ladies and gents, this festival is not only an annual event, but it's getting bigger and better every year incorporating a larger variety in music and art. This year's line-up alone offered acts like Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West for the hip hop fans mixed in with Jack's Mannequin and City and Colour for those who like the acoustic and indie sound, and topped off with Neon Trees and DJ Hype to strap on your dancin' shoes and wave those glow sticks in the air.
Take a ride through Coachella 2011 with Alex Curry and her gang to capture a feel for the Coachella atmosphere, and most likely convince you to get to the Indio Campgrounds in April of 2012.
Check out Alex's blog "Curry Time" for more on Coachella, music, health, fun... you name it!
Coachella Music and Arts Festival aims to please. Great music, beautiful art, and unforgettable memories... Worth every degree of the Indio desert heat!
Check out the Official Coachella Website for anything and everything Coachella with links to all the artists Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. And get ready, Coachella 2012 is only a year away.
[This just in, Coachella 2012 will be held on 2 weekends!]
Come what may,
Lindsay Taylor
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Information for this article can be found here and here.. and through some awesome personal Coachella experience!
[This just in, Coachella 2012 will be held on 2 weekends!]
Come what may,
Lindsay Taylor
Tweet
Information for this article can be found here and here.. and through some awesome personal Coachella experience!
