Tag Archives: Coachella 2013

Check out our photos of Palma Violets at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival here

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So when they announced the Coachella lineup, those of us blessed enough to get to cover it for the Press-Enterprise start “calling” the bands we wish to photograph and blog about.

I called Jello Biafra. Now I love the Dead Kennedys, but my true love for the Jello came from his work with one of my all time favorites Mojo Nixon.
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Hey, check out our photos of Lee Scratch Perry here from his set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Missed Johnny Marr at Coachella, or want to relive his set.

Check out our photos of his set here.

Local Natives had its big coming out party a couple of years ago in a tent at the 2010 Coachella Festival.

With “Gorilla Manor,” the band became one of the buzziest out of SoCal.

Now, with follow-up, “Hummingbird,” Local Natives landed the sunset set at Coachella 2013 on the Outdoor Theatre stage, my favorite time slot at the entire festival.

“I’m still in awe of the time slot we got,” said drummer Matt Frazier, who hails from Chino Hills.

He said the band had tour dates in between the twin Coachellas so they didn’t get to enjoy it last weekend but that they would be staying through weekend two.

The band, which has been growing in popularity, had the right mix of groove and moodiness as the first day of Coachella 2 turned into night.

From the stage, the band profusely thanked the audience, talking about how much the set means to them before ending with “Sun Hands,” which brought the crowd to a fever pitch.

Batteries running low, can’t live without your cellphone to update twitter, Facebook or Instagram this Coachella?

Have no fear, the Charging Station is here.

Between the Gobi and Mojave tents, festival goers are flocking to plug in. There are two options when it comes to charging up your electrical devices.
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I am going to collect some of the stranger photos I can of people getting creative to find their friends at the Coachella Festival.
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It’s hot today, and many of us festival goers are searching for somewhere to cool off, without missing all the fun Coachella has to offer.

Have no fear, there are a few options for those seeking a cooler climate.

The Heineken Dome features a bar, a DJ for some tunes to dance to, and beloved air-conditioning. But beware, this cool hang out I’d for guests 21 and older, so be sure to get your drinking wristband before entering.
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