Perry Farrell has been a part of Coachella in several incarnations — first as a part of Jane’s Addiction, later as a solo artist and DJ and now as a part of his rocking new band, Satellite Party. Think Jane’s with more punk energy and melody and less jamming. I don’t think many people here knew this was Farrell’s band, but when they heard his unmistakable voice they rushed over.
Regarding the people: No real freaks spotted yet, just typical concertgoers, but the day is still young.