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Train To Coachella!
This year's Coachella festival was the first of its kind with its own train and train station. To help reduce the carbon footprint of a 3-day music festival held in the desert, organizers found a way to make one giant carpool – that came in the form of the Coachella Express. After a year of planning between Coachella, Global Inheritance, Golden Voice and Amtrak, this train idea got, well, rolling. This year's Coachella festival was the first of its kind with its own train and train station. To help reduce the carbon footprint of ... more
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Lighting Machine !
A man from Oklahoma builds a lightning machine in his backyard.
The high-frequency, high-voltage resonant transformer stands 16 foot high and creates a small storm with attendant thunder and lighting. A man from Oklahoma builds a lightning machine in his backyard. ... more -
Coachella Art - installation art (2007 and before)
Here is a video that sums up the festival grounds, the people, the music and especially the installation art of the Coachella Festival .... Here is a video that sums up the festival grounds, the people, the music and especially the installation art of the Coachella Festival... more
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Prince v. Radiohead
Prince and Radiohead have gotten into a spat over who controls the right to post to Youtube His Royal Badness' live cover of Thom Yorke's song "Creep". Prince and Radiohead have gotten into a spat over who controls the right to post to Youtube His Royal Badness' live cover of Thom Yor... more
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Radiohead to Prince: Unblock 'Creep' cover videos
After word spread that Prince covered Radiohead's "Creep" at Coachella, the tens of thousands who couldn't be there ran to YouTube for a peek. Everyone was quickly denied — even Radiohead.
All videos of Prince's unique rendition of Radiohead's early hit were quickly taken down, leaving only a message that his label, NPG Records, had removed the clips, claiming a copyright violation. But the posted videos were shot by fans and, obviously, the song isn't Prince's.
In a recent interview, Thom Yorke said he heard about Prince's performance from a text message and thought it was "hilarious." Yorke laughed when his bandmate, guitarist Ed O'Brien, said the blocking had prevented him from seeing Prince's version of their song.
"Really? He's blocked it?" asked Yorke, who figured it was their song to block or not. "Surely we should block it. Hang on a moment."
Yorke added: "Well, tell him to unblock it. It's our ... song." After word spread that Prince covered Radiohead's "Creep" at Coachella, the tens of thousands who couldn't be there ran to YouTube for... more -
Prince vs. Radiohead: DMCA FIGHT!
Prince covered Radiohead's Creep at Coachella. A clip wound up on YouTube. YouTube pulled the clip, and Radiohead is not thrilled. And so a digital rights fight is going to ensue.
Here's a blip from Pitchfork:
"Having footage of his own songs removed is within Prince's rights of course, but where should the line be drawn for covers?
Radiohead, as it happens, feel that right belongs to them. An Associated Press report picked up by Billboard.com today notes comments from a recent Radiohead interview (with the AP, presumably, although the report's not 100% clear on that) that suggest the band isn't pleased with Prince's decision to have those "Creep" cover videos taken down. As the AP report puts it:
"Thom Yorke said he heard about Prince's performance from a text message and thought it was "hilarious." Yorke laughed when his bandmate, guitarist Ed O'Brien, said the blocking had prevented even him from seeing Prince's version of their song.
"Really? He's blocked it?" asked Yorke, who figured it was their song to block or not. "Surely we should [have the right to] block it. Hang on a moment." Yorke added, "Well, tell him to unblock it. It's our...song."""
Thoughts? Prince covered Radiohead's Creep at Coachella. A clip wound up on YouTube. YouTube pulled the clip, and Radiohead is not thrilled. And... more -
Does It Offend You Yeah
Electro-rock band, Does It Offend You, Yeah? delivered a kick-ass performance at this year's Coachella festival. The Daily Fix was there first hand to give you a look. Electro-rock band, Does It Offend You, Yeah? delivered a kick-ass performance at this year's Coachella festival. The Daily Fix was the... more
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Roger Waters's runaway balloon found in shreds
The peeps that found the shredded Coachella pig get $10 K. Only when pigs fly!
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Pink Floyd's missing giant pig has landed
"A giant inflatable pig that went missing from a Southern California music festival at the weekend has been found in tatters in a desert town.
The pig, which has been a signature Pink Floyd stage prop since its appearance on the 1977 cover of "Animals" and the song "Pigs on Wings," broke away from its tethers on Sunday night at Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival.
The festival organizers offered a $10,000 reward for the two-story inflatable pig belonging to ex-Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters." "A giant inflatable pig that went missing from a Southern California music festival at the weekend has been found in tatters in a dese... more -
Eagles and all the country artists you love....
On the same site as Coachella Festival, here is a country show that will blow your mind
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The Do LaB
The Do LaB is an "open source" artists network dedicated to the creation of dynamic interactive environments which has built installations for E! Entertainment, American Idol, Coachella, and The Burning Man Festival. The Do LaB is an "open source" artists network dedicated to the creation of dynamic interactive environments which has built installat... more
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Rock and Roll and Rails
Coachella festival founder Paul Tollett had tried for years to get train service from L.A. to Indio for his festival, but it wasn't until this year, with festivals reaching a new zenith, that he found Amtrak eager to talk. This year, concert-goers were offered free rides to and from Los Angeles' Union Station, as well as VIP passes to the festival.
Here's hoping that this introduced some people to the potential benefits of increased train service in California! Coachella festival founder Paul Tollett had tried for years to get train service from L.A. to Indio for his festival, but it wasn't un... more -
Look in the sky, its $10,000.
Keep an eye to the skies, because "Concert promoters are offering a $10,000 reward and four lifetime passes to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the safe return of a giant inflatable pig that's gone missing."
http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/04/coachella-pig-f.htm... Keep an eye to the skies, because "Concert promoters are offering a $10,000 reward and four lifetime passes to the Coachella Valley M... more -
The Cinematic Orchestra, Live at The Royal Albert Hall out now
TCO's historic live show at the historic venue was released today on Ninja Tune. The recording and the (enhanced) band sound phenomenal. I highly recommend it. In the meantime, here's a gorgeous bit from a show at the Barbican:
http://current.com/items/76175412_cinematic_orchestra_l...
TCO's historic live show at the historic venue was released today on Ninja Tune. The recording and the (enhanced) band sound phenomen... more -
Rilo Kiley in Seattle 4/20
Thanks to Jessica_Griffiths for giving us the lowdown on Rilo Kiley's latest tour. We used her contribution for an on-air Under the Radar segment – to tell us about events you think are worth checking out, go to:
http://www.current.com/undertheradar Thanks to Jessica_Griffiths for giving us the lowdown on Rilo Kiley's latest tour. We used her contribution for an on-air Under the Ra... more -
Prince added to Coachella line-up
Yup. That Prince. This year's line-up is getting pretty freakin' ridiculous. Can't wait!
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It's going to 'purple rain' in the desert; Prince joins Coachella
What's the best way to give a big, last-minute boost to ticket sales for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival? In a word: Prince.
In a move that may suggest that co-headliners Portishead and Kraftwerk weren't drawing well enough for their April 26 slots at Coachella, Prince has been added to top that night's lineup.
This will mark the Purple Wonder's first performance at Coachella, which takes place April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. His addition should send the festival's charisma quotient soaring high above the desert sky, especially since he rarely performs at festivals in this country. And as his show-stealing half-time show at last year's Super Bowl attested, almost no one Prince rises to the occasion like Prince. What's the best way to give a big, last-minute boost to ticket sales for this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival? In a ... more -
Coachella Express - free ride to the festival
Yahoo news announced yesterday that "The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has partnered with Amtrak to provide a limited number of festival campers with a free train ride to and from this year's event, which is set for April 25-27 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif."
The "Coachella Express" will take 500 kids with 3 day passes (first come/first serve) from Union Station to a temporary platform in Indio on April 24 and head back to LA on the 28th.
Go to www.coachella.com to find out how to get on board! Yahoo news announced yesterday that "The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has partnered with Amtrak to provide a limited num... more -
Rilo Kiley tour dates
go go go... if you can.
04/17 - San Francisco, CA Concourse @ SF Design Center
04/19 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
04/20 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
04/23 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre
04/24 - Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
04/26 - Indio, CA @ Coachella Arts & Music Festival
05/15 - San Diego, CA @ Concerts in the Park
05/19 - Denver. CO @ Ogden Theatre
05/20 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
05/21 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
05/22 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
05/23 - Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
05/24/28 Chicago, IL @ The Riviera
05/25 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05/26 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
05/28 - Toronto, ONT @ Phoenix Theatre
05/30 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
05/31 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
06/01 - Northampton, MA @ Calvin Theater
06/02 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
06/05 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
06/06 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
06/07 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
06/08 - Richmond, CA @ Toads Place
06/10 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
06/11 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
06/12 - Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Farm
06/13 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
06/15 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium
06/16 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs BBQ go go go... if you can. 04/17 - San Francisco, CA Concourse @ SF Design Center 04/19 - Portland, OR @ Roseland ... more
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