4.15.2012

Coachella: Hot (and cool) in any weather

Coachella: Hot (and cool) in any weather

...the fabled Woodstock festivals of 1969 and 1994, when mud ruled the day (and night). But even a little rain shouldn’t dampen Coachella’s reputation as the quintessential fun-in-the-sun (or clouds) festival -- and one of the most popular annual music events...
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Despite weather, fans get into spirit of Coachella festival

...last June, before the lineup was even announced. Early Saturday, those with wristbands â€" about half of whom were staying on Coachella's campgrounds after paying $82.50 per slot â€" wondered how early they should stake out a spot near the main stage to see Radiohead,...
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Paul Tollett: The Man Behind Coachella

...Valley Music & Arts Festival mastermind Paul Tollett doesn’t have a magic wand. But given his remarkable success as the mastermind and co-producer of the most successful and highest grossing music festival in the world, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him...
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Coachella 2012 Daily Recap: Weekend 1, Day 1

...PAs playing rain-related songs between sets, like “Blame It On The Rain” and “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.” Even Coachella Stage performer Jimmy Cliff sang “I Can See Clearly Now”, making us all wish it was a bright, sunshiny day. OKAY, ENOUGH REFERENCES...
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Music fans gear up for Coachella two-weekend event

...likely be clear and dry. But the festival needed to expand to handle the crowds, and tickets for both weekends are sold-out. Coachella has grown from 25,000 attendees initially to 75,000 people a day over the three-day weekend, and it has become an important...
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Arraignment set for today in Easter killing in Coachella

...behind bars Wednesday on suspicion of killing a man Easter Sunday in Coachella. Jesus Davila Perea, 37, was arrested Tuesday in Coachella on suspicion of murdering Manuel Castro Urena, 43. Perea was being held at the county jail in Indio in lieu of $1 million...
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Coachella neighborhood back to normal after double homicide

...taxpayer-funded Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is planning a new, $2.- 1:06 am A pedestrian suffered major injuries tonight after being hit by a vehicle in Thermal.- 1:43 am A Coachella family barbecued outside their home Saturday while...
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Coachella calling â€" and The Hives have answered

...fantastic. Other than that, I thought it was a pretty [bad] time for music. Gladly, most of the good stuff is back on here at Coachella." Unlike Coachella peers Pulp and At the Drive-In, the Hives never split. When the band returns with Lex Hives on June 5,...
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Coachella 2012: Webcasts, weather and set times

...that performances will be spread out over two three-day weekends. The same acts will perform to accommodate high demand. Coachella just unveiled set times this week, which means some festival-goers may have tough choices to make. Friday night will find The...
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Coachella 2012: A dinner table for 75,000, please

...will be closed till polo season. That, said Catti, is when you really want to hang out at Roc's. "You can feel the horses running in here," he said. Photo: Saturday at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Credit: Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times...
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