CA, Indio - 5.01-5.02 (updated 03.24) - COACHELLA FESTIVAL **REVIEW**

Wow, finally a moment to catch my breath and write a lil thing about last weekend. It was truly nothing short of amazing, and I had a blast for the most part. Saturday I got to see Beck, Danny Howells, Death Cab for Cutie, bits of Sparta and Desert Sessions, THE PIXIES!!!!, Mark Farina, Radiohead (from the beer tent haha), Mindless Self Indulgence and Kraftwerk... I SAY GOD DAMN! If that alone doesn't make everything worth it, I don't know what does. Sunday brought along Belle and Sebastian, Adam Freeland, Prefuse73, The Crystal Method, The Flaming Lips and The Cure... so I guess my life is that much closer to completion now, huh? :) My only regret is not getting there earlier both days to catch alot of other acts I really wanted to see live (and get a tan), but since when does anything go according to plan? It was wonderful to see alot of familiar faces, and finally meet quite a few people I've talked to and read posts by for years, never truly thinking this East Coast girl would ever meet any of you! Thanks for exceeding expectations, guys. Too bad I didn't get to spend more time with most people outside of the hotel group, but there will be other opportunities I'm sure. :)

Peace ~Katie
 
If you missed the Jaxx, I pity you.

Saw:
Bassment Jaxx
Crystal Method (Live)
Radiohead
Kraftwerk
Paul Van Dyk
Beck
Q and not U
The Stills
Pixies
The Cure
Adam Freeland
Peretz(perry Ferrel)
DJ Icon

I crown Bassment Jaxx as the winners of Coachella this year. OH MY FUCKING GOD did they rock it!!??! That shit was off the hook with mad energy and excitement. I am still sore as hell today. Dizzy Rascal came out for a song too, that was hot. Thank god for having them play outside and bringing that funky ass shit.

Kraftwerk was a treat. The curtain dropped to 4 dudes in black suits and red shirts. Standing in front of laptops on stands. The visuals behind them were sweet. The music was dope and for some reason I was the only person in my site that was dancing, but they played some dope songs, kept me interested and I felt like I was watching history, sort of.

The Crystal Method, dope as always, they were very vocal about how much fun they were having.

Beck. Man I was excited to see Beck. My first time. So we wedged our way under the tent during Q and not U to wait for Beck. When Beck came on he played some mellow songs, mostly from Sea Change and some I didn't know. He cracked some jokes about other stage's being loud, etc. He did some ad lib songs about the heat, and fucked with a Game Boy for a second, but it wasn't working right. He played a short set, but damn I loved it. I can't wait to see Beck again. I worship him.

Radiohead was good. I think I could tell that York's voice was a little tired from his infection or whatever, but nonetheless I loved seeing them and hearing lots of songs I liked and loved. I missed Creep which I heard they played, but did hear Karma Police and some others I knew.

Paul Van Dyk was good, I enjoyed his set, good ending to a fabulous time at Coachella.

Q and Not U. These guys are pretty fun and can rock it. They were clearly anti-bush and made that known, but they were also entertaining and have some cool songs.

We managed to catch about 3 songs from The Stills, including Still in Love, which was perfect. They rock.

I don't know the Pixies, but I enjoyed their set. We sat during most of it, but liked it.

The Cure was very very very interesting and sounded so damn good. I think they sound better live than they do on the radio. The emotion of the music comes across more tangible in person. Great set, and a privilege to see.

Adam Freeland was ok, played the Nirvana remix and Rage against the machine.

Peretz, was good, played Tribal Techy tracks and sang some.

Dj Icon, was boring.
 
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