In what way, exactly?

In the way that Roger Waters is known for the gritty and cynical side of Pink Floyd, a band with a psychedelic stamp.

Paul McCartney is known for the fluffy popsicle side of The Beatles, and for his ultra fluffy cherry popsicle solo career which followed.

Both are pretty mainstream and uberfamous for Coachella, but McCartney seems a little too pop-oriented for the venue (in my never-actually-been-to-Coachella opinion of outsiderdom).



Trivia re both artists: Pink Floyd recorded their first album at Abbey Road studios, across the hall from where The Beatles were at the same moment recording a little LP called "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band."

We probably won't be able to afford it, or at most will only be able to do one day, but I requested time off work regardless. If there are others going for a particular day, please post about it. We know almost none of the bands, so we'd just be randomly picking a day most likely.

So.....how hot is hot?

Hot like nothing you can imagine in Seattle.

The historical average high for Coachella on April 17 is 89 degrees and the record high is 107. And it'll probably feel hotter.

Snowflake ~ I totally wish I could go. Would love to see her. But I don't think it's possible, darn it.

not horrid when we were there. yeah, the sun was blazing but prob mid to high 90's at the peak. mayyyybe got to 100 at the top end. lots of places to escape it. I fell asleep under the steampunk tree for a bit. if youre smart about it and have any experience in coping with desert heat, it wasnt terrible.

best advice, carry water and wear a good shady hat (ie...NOT a ballcap, unless you like your ears well-done)

Be careful, the past few years Coachella has been introducing headliners later in the the schedule - like after one of the sets of single day tickets sell out. Bowie was definitely approached (he has been in the past) so there's certainly a chance of someone else being added to the roster that will tear our hearts - Roxy Music with Eno?

I wait with caution

Oh.

What Bear said.