My first trip to California was as enjoyable as I’d hoped it would be, and the Coachella craziness was well worth every penny spent. My only complaint - I’m still struggling to process it all! Try as I might, there’s no way I can relay all of the fabulous sights & sounds. There were so many, and I missed plenty. The sleep deprivation and scorching heat apparently wiped my brain of its ability to remember things. I saw 20+ acts, and there were very few that I didn’t enjoy. Still, I had my favorites:
Satellite Party Rufus Wainwright The Nightwatchman Kings of Leon Ghostface Killah Red Hot Chili Peppers The Black Keys The Roots
And of course, this goes without saying, Rage Against The Machine were as intense and phenomenal as I dreamed they would be. Unlike my cohorts, I didn’t survive the pit through Manu Chao. I thought I could hang, but I got smashed into some guy’s armpit and I didn’t want to die with BO as my last memory. I figured it was better to get out while I could still walk, so I shoved my way through the crowd. I got lucky, though (there are still kind people in this world) and ended up getting a spot in front of the crowd, on the left-side of the stage. I couldn’t see Brad, but I had a practically unobstructed view of Tom, Zack, and Tim. The crowd energy was insane, and somehow my tired, achy body was healed for that hour or so. I have never jumped up and down more at a concert. It gave me goosebumps to hear the people chanting each word along with Zack. And I have seen plenty of guitarists, but none do exactly what Tom Morello does. Say what you want about his technical abilities, he is one of the most unexampled musicians out there today (in my humble opinion).
Anyhow, I wish I could tell more compelling tales of the experience, but I’m still so overwhelmed. I will say this, though, the horror stories I read were not all true. I thought the event was well organized, there were plenty of places to cool off if you were getting overheated, bottles of water were $2 (but there were fountains where you could refill for free and a recycle program), food was consistently good, and the acoustic bleeding from stage to stage wasn’t nearly as bad as I’d heard it would be. If I ever have the time and money, I will definitely consider going again.
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A nude attacker? In certain instances, I can imagine that being _very_ horrifying. Did you see the 3 guys on the speedo committee hehe?
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hahahahahahahahaha oh my God that's great
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I couldn't agree more. I didn't experience the horrors (aside from one nude attacker) that have been complained about... and only when the artist on stage was in between songs did I hear other performances on other stages...
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Yay! Glad you had so much good to say...Coachella is what you make it, the people who have bad experiences have no one but themselves to thank for that!! I am glad you liked Kings Of Leon too...they were one of best bands I saw all weekend!!
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another post I hate to love. One day I will be able to fill the mog pages with my tales of dessert music, unitl then I am forced to read
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Blair - with that gorgeous setting, I just don't quite understand how you could have a bad time. Even if you were burning up all day, once that sun started to set it was like heaven! And all that great music in one place...
Kevin - I'm sorry, I know I know. I hate to be one of _those_ people. I'm really not trying to rub it in, I promise.
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is that supposed to make me feel better? I feel like the kid who missed out on the class field trip because I had to get my tonsils out.
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I feel like that too Kevin because I missed the naked guy during the Ghostface set!
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I have heard said stories, I am waiting for someone to post a vid Blair. It would kill me to see what kind of reaction Ghostface gave if he saw it
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Kev ... positive thinking ... we WILL win tickets to Bonnaroo ... we WILL win tickets to Bonnaroo ...
And don't let the fact that I went to the Electric Picnic in Ireland last September cause you any more pain than Kat et al going to Coachella !!!! ;P
Can't wait to hear more Kat - once you've had more of a chance to absorb !!! It will probably take a while ... I'm still living off that three day fest from last Sept.
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I was _at_ the Ghostface set and I didn't see a naked guy?! Maybe I was too wasted, heh. Kevin, the gods of music will bless you with a great show soon, keep the faith.
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Bonnaroo has a killer line-up. I wish you guys the best of luck! If I win, I'll donate my tickets to ya. And I hope my brain eventually absorbs it all...pictures help...
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I am glad you had fun:)
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Thanks! and I still have to see Amos Lee sometime!
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YES YOU DO ... I was fortunate enough to see him perform where he used to work in Philly (Tin Angel) as well as NXNW where he was the regular Tuesday night entertainment - free kiddies - I saw him for free. Love the man - he's such a kind a gentle soul.
Coachella - the more I look over that line-up, the more I wish I had gone. You done good Kat ... you done good.
I mirror chucky's sentiments exactly !
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So awesome! So glad you guys all had fun there. You'll remember the RATM experience for life!
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Alright...that's it. I must see Amos Lee! I will definitely remember the experience, Anna, no doubt about that. Wish you all could've been there as well!
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Yay, you made it back in one piece! I just hope there is no long-term trama from the underarm attack.
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Oh God...please no more armpit diving....I still get the shakes when I think about it hehehe