After much anticipation, we finally have the 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, headlined by Paul McCartney on April 17, The Killers on April 18 and The Cure on April 19, plus more than 100 other bands and artists who are going to be hanging out in Indio.
Tickets are on sale today at 9 a.m. through Ticketmaster and the Coachella Web site (Which is where you have to go for the layaway plans).
We have the full lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday and we’ll be talking about it all day.
I want to know what you think about the lineup, especially about Paul McCartney. Die-hard Coachella fans–is this a good fit? Who else do you want to see?
Coachella newbies–does a Beatle make you want to go to the desert?
Is it a “Good Day Sunshine”?
Or does Macca leave you feeling like you’re in the “Rain”? (Sorry, I had to do it. I think I’m also a little loopy from staying up and working so late).
As for the other bands, I am super psyched for Ryan Bingham, who played Stagecoach last year and is just amazing. I also love the Hold Steady and Public Enemy. And I want to know what Henry Rollins is doing–is it spoken word? Is it music? Either way, I am a huge fan.
Also, if you want to talk about blasts from the past we have Superchunk. Plus, X is going to be there. And anywhere John Doe goes, I am pretty sure that’s going to be a great time.
Seriously, post your thoughts here or shoot me an email at vfranko@PE.com.