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by Jane_Yamamoto from Los Angeles

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I’m going out to cover the Coachella Music Festival in a couple of weeks. I hear it’s a blast, with a lineup of bands that will keep it going for 3 days straight. Prince is the latest addition. I hope I get to see a little of his performance on Day 2, but no matter what it should be quite a weekend.

For those of you who have gone in the past, what’s the best way to maximize my experience? Any tips, suggestions? Good spots to watch from? Maybe a lesser known band I should definitely see?

Help me out! This will be my first music festival.

JY

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beepbeep read my blog view my photos
Apr 14, 2008 | 8:01 AM

Mee too...i'll see you there

Gina_Silva read my blog view my photos
Apr 14, 2008 | 10:57 AM

Hey Jane,
I've never been there, but it sounds awesome. You're gonna have a great time. I wish I was covering the Festival. I think the last time I covered an entertainment story was when you and I covered the Grammy's together. But that's been years ago! I think you're going to need some help at the festival...yeah, I should tag along. :-)JK
HAVE FUN!

rockstar93065
Apr 14, 2008 | 6:56 PM

jane never been to this music festival....dont overanalyze and plan....just go and take it all in...let iflow...have fun....you r one fine looking woman and a very good reporter...

dash read my blog
Apr 14, 2008 | 11:01 PM

Will you cover Mariah Carey's signing this Thursday, like you did with Panic! at the Disco?

moesmusicplace read my blog view my photos
Apr 15, 2008 | 1:18 AM

Ok, here's the real deal. I went to Coachella a couple of years ago with the same enthusiasm as you. To put it nicely, it almost killed me. I had heat exhaustion and suffered nausea for a week.

You see, the management of that concert did not have a clue as to what was happening. Or if they did than they are basically bad people. If I could of I would have sued the entire establishment for endangering our lives.
First: The heat was unbearable and no shade…..You’ll see…Hopefully they did something this time.
Second: The Tents had no vents at the top. They were completely packed. It stunk like humanity in a sauna. It was hotter in the tent than in the blaring sun.
Third: These fools were selling 6 ounce water bottles for 6 bucks. They made a killing and since I didn’t bring the bank with me….well….I didn’t drink much. There were no drinking fountains.
Fourth: I saw at least 10 people faint of heat exhaustion and there were no medics.
Fifth: The bathrooms were not being cleaned at all.
Sixth: The dirt was very dry and the wind picked up so it was very dusty. There should have been water trucks in the parking lots and in the actual concert grounds. They should have sprayed the people with water.
Seventh: Too many tickets were sold for such a small venue. That little patch of grass was completely packed.
Eighth: Missed The Cure because I was experiencing a subtle Heat Stroke……….It lasted a week. Nausea and pain.
Ninth: There was only one shade tent. And it was only available to you if you bought beer. What a scam. I bought beer to be in

moesmusicplace read my blog view my photos
Apr 15, 2008 | 1:22 AM

continuation:
Ninth: There was only one shade tent. And it was only available to you if you bought beer. What a scam. I bought beer to be in the shade.

Tenth: The music was horrible that year.

That’s 10 out of 100 reasons why the management of the Coachella Music Festival are a bunch of thieves!

Anyways, try to have fun, avoid the sun, drink lots of water and watch out for the fainters.
Hopefully it’s not as bad for all of you as it was for me.

Peace,
Moe
see my song at:
http://moes-music-place.piczo.com

samo714 read my blog view my photos
Apr 16, 2008 | 12:45 PM

i never really like this event because their are very few bands that i enjoy in the whole event. as for moemusicspace, well what she said is mostly true to all big events like this. remember woodstock? but sometimes it gets way out of hand at times.

as for acts you should watch out for-1st day- aphex twins, the verve are cool

2nd day- death cab for cutie, and the cold war kids

3rd day- no one that i like that day.
have fun, take tons of water, and sell them to make a bundle on the side jane. 100 bucks per water. i swear people will buy it by the 2nd day.

Jane_Yamamoto read my blog view my photos
Apr 17, 2008 | 11:03 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the great stories and tips.
Moesmusicplace, I feel for you..what a drag that must have been. I checked the forecast and it's supposed to be in the mid-90's. I'll be packing plenty of water.
Samo, Won't be there on Day 1, but I'll make sure to catch Death Cab for Cutie and the Cold War Kids. And I'll keep your water idea in mind.
And Gina, I wish you were going with us. If you feel like it, come on out!
Talk to you guys later,
JY
PS - Hey Dash, not sure yet if I'm covering the Mariah book signing. I hope so though, I'm a big Mariah fan.

snugglesforlife view my photos
Apr 17, 2008 | 1:58 PM

These are the bands/artists worth seeing:
in order of importance...

The Raconteurs (Jack White is a guitar god!)
Vampire Weekend (preppy, catchy and fun)
Rilo Kiley (Jenny Lewis - best career move since 'Camp Beverly Hills)
Chromeo (peace in the middle east - set to music)
Portishead (bass for the bowels)
Calvin Harris (he invented disco)
Cold War Kids (local boys)
Goldfrapp (not to be confused with a cold frap)
Holy [...] (exactly)
Jack Johnson (because you'll need to relax)
and finally Prince (only if he plays his early '80s stuff anything created by him in the last 15 years stinks)

ps. make sure you bring extra deodorant for you and everyone around you!

gelatoprobono read my blog
Apr 18, 2008 | 5:35 AM

these mega shows are goofy. whether it is coachella or sunset junction, the mega show has made underground music mainstream. large crowds have made a mockery of the movement. how sad to see that the purist have lost to the mighty dollar. of course, the last time i sawprince was in los angeles, when he was booed off the stage opening up for the rollingstones. i also remember seeing U2 being booed off the stage opening up for the outlaws. but that was a great time. new music was raw and fresh. today, it is wide open and too saturated by mainstream consumerism. avante garde music is dead.

samo714 read my blog view my photos
Apr 18, 2008 | 7:40 AM

hey jane, saw your mariah report. seems like it was a pretty crazy story. mobs all going wild, young teeny boppers shedding tears, and a outrage crowd that has every right to be, because the person they went to see showed up 2 hours late. it was a good story that you did.

i'm not a fan of mariah, i think she's too much of a diva and to me most diva's are all pretty messed up in their heads. just major ego's. it's sad that she doesn't appreciate her fans as much as they appreciate her.

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Jane_Yamamoto

Jane Yamamoto brings experience, understanding and rich cultural heritage to her role as general assignment reporter for KTTV FOX 11. She joined the FOX 11 team in March, 1996.

Member Since: 7/4/2006