Death Cab for Cutie could play the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (Special to The Press-Enterprise)
The big 2008 Coachella announcement is on the horizon. As soon as I get it, it will be up here, so keep checking.
Also, revisit last year’s highlights at our special online section.
My last stab at guessing this year’s lineup is behind the cut.
-Radiohead
The timing fits in with their current posted tour schedule. “In Rainbows” just came out. Plus, everyone loves Radiohead.
-The Hives
Putting out a new album that rocks the socks off their previous releases, I think these Swedes will be on the main stage.
-The Cure
Coachella always puts on a throwback band. The Cure had to cancel dates in 2007, this could be their kickoff for 2008.
-Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Jones has had a ton of buzz, and for good reason–the woman can sing. Plus, the Dap-Kings backed Coachella ’07 vet and tabloid queen Amy Winehouse on “Back to Black.”
-Spoon
They’re supporting a new album, they’re just the type of act that would be perfect on the side stage a la the Decemberists.
-Death Cab For Cutie
New album coming out. Plus, the members could perform as Death Cab, the Postal Service and Chris Walla’s solo effort.
-Cold War Kids
I was shocked these SoCal faves weren’t on last year’s bill.
-Gram Rabbit
This Joshua tree outfit released a booty-shaking disc in 2007 that would be perfect for one of the dance tents.
-The B-52’s
An ’80s throwback, they are releasing a new disc in March.
-Vampire Weekend
Another band getting a ton of buzz and they didn’t play last year.
My big giant “snowball’s chance in H-E-double-hockey-sticks” is Led Zeppelin. Coachella is known for ultimate reunions and well, this is the biggest one out there. It’s not going to happen, but what if it did?
I think we’ll also see a more mainstream headlining act this year, like last year’s Saturday capped with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Green Day and No Doubt are two names I’ve seen thrown around.
I would love to see The Rapture come back. I don’t think they will, but I had such a fun time dancing in the tent last year that I want to do it again.
Who are your picks for this year’s show? Who do you want to see?