Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Archive)

And who even decides their lineup? I seriously doubt the organizers just woke up one day and thought, "Hey, let's book Amadou & Mariam and The Hold Steady..."

frozentinker said:I suppose one might wonder who is actually out there recommending bands to them.

I think I know, though I probably shouldn't say.🙂

Dustin Lynch😍

Aha. Now I get it. Consider the mystery surrounding The Hold Steady officially solved. Honestly, props to them. I’m just sitting here wondering who on earth suggested they cover Simon & Garfunkel.

frozentinker said:I honestly can't help but wonder—who on earth suggested Simon & Garfunkel for this lineup?

If it wasn't Ilko, then it wasn't anyone—he’s the only one who actually picked up their record.🙈

So I ran into this girl from my college days the other day. Just being polite, I asked her what she’s up to lately, and she tells me she’s actually running production for this huge festival.
I asked if she knew who was on the lineup yet. She just goes, "No clue," she says.
Then I asked, "Well, who did you guys even reach out to?" And she's like, "We invited everyone—basically anyone that isn't straight-up Pop."
Anyway, I just walked off to go grab a coffee.
I didn't even bother saying goodbye.
☕

🙏

There's a certain kind of boldness that actually makes sense—if you look at it from a certain angle, anyway. 👍

Kyle Wilson74 said:I ran into an old college acquaintance the other day. When I asked her what she was up to, she told me she was working on production for this massive festival.
I asked who they had booked. She said she wasn't sure yet.
Then I asked who was actually on the list. She replied, "We invited everyone—basically anyone that isn't mainstream pop."
So, I just went to grab a coffee.
I didn't even say hello.
☕

Can someone tell me who she is? I might need to avoid her too.

Kyle Wilson74 said:we invited everyone, basically anything that wasn't mainstream pop
☕

walking?😍

According to Last.fm, I’m looking for an actual insider to weigh in here. If this rumor holds water, we're looking at a legendary lineup.

Coachella VIP Experience
Tue 3 Jun – Wed 4 Jun
Jun 3

Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
USA
Web: www.inmusicfestival.c…
The Lineup featuring Nick Cavo and The Bad Seeds

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Serj Tankian, Simon & Garfunkel
Coachella VIP Experience

http://www.last.fm/event/484221

Thanks

Andrew Jones42 said:Saw this on Last.fm. Can any insiders weigh in? If this is actually happening, it’s going to be legendary.

Coachella VIP Experience
Tue 3 Jun – Wed 4 Jun
Jun 3

Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
USA
Web: www.inmusicfestival.c…
The Lineup featuring Nick Cavo and The Bad Seeds

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Serj Tankian, Amadou & Mariam
Coachella VIP Experience

http://www.last.fm/event/484221

Thanx

It’s even confirmed on the official festival site.

Absolute madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll crush them.

The organizers? Seriously, what on earth were they thinking?

Serj Tankian, Simon & Garfunkel

I mean, goodness gracious, where on earth do they even find these people... 🤔

northerntrucker2 said:Where on earth do they find these people? 🤔

I’ve only heard of Simon & Garfunkel from when they did that track with Manu Cha. And if you haven't heard of Serj Tankian, you've basically been living under a rock since 2001.

As for me, props to the organizers. These artists actually have some real talent and a solid track record. I'm definitely looking forward to catching their show.

Look, I don't think everyone is actually thrilled about System of a Down showing up, right? For some people, it's just ☕ according to 🤮

It’s pretty predictable, really... most people go to a festival just hoping to see their top two or three favorite acts. When those bands don't show up? Well... they start whining about the lineup instead...

Michael Harris10 said:To be honest, I don't think I ever really gave much thought to Simon & Garfunkel until I heard that collaboration they did with mana Cha, but as for Serj Tankian... well, if you somehow haven't crossed paths with his voice by now, I suppose you must have been living under a rock since 2001!

As far as I’m concerned, I have to hand it to the organizers on this one—they really knocked it out of the park. It is quite rare to see such an incredible lineup of musicians who have actually gone out and proven themselves on the big stages already, rather than just being hyped up by some label. Honestly, I think it’s going to be a massive privilege to actually be there in person for the show; I mean, I wouldn't miss it for anything, I guess.

Well, look, I suppose I should clarify that when I mentioned them earlier, I wasn't actually claiming to have heard their stuff—not that I’d been eavesdropping on their rehearsals or anything like that, per se. But honestly, now that I’ve finally had the chance to listen, I have to say, I am just completely floored by how much they blew me away. It was quite something, really. ☕
Well, I mean... please excuse my ignorance here, but I suppose we aren't exactly looking at a stellar lineup this year when you compare it to last year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 🤷

Andrew Jones42 said:Serj Tankian

😍😍

:clapping: :clapping: