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Coachella was great this year. For me the highlights were Bauhaus, Gram Rabbit, Dresden Doll's, and the Arcade Fire.

Bauhaus ruled Saturday as far as I'm concerned and I was doubly please that they pulled this show off so well 20 years past their prime - Last year's Cure show was so dissappointing it make me worry when these "old timer" bands get back together. Gotta Mention that Gang of Four (also in that genre) put in a great performance as well. I hear New Order, didn't - glad I picked the new band instead.

That would be the Dresden Doll's - if Kurt Wiel were doing rock music this is what we'd be hearing in the caberets. These two artists grasp that sense Wiemar quirkyness that I truely appreciate. Thier rendition of "The Port of Amsterdam" was better than any I've ever heard (and believe you me I've heard and own dozens of renditions). I definately would like to see a full performance for them in the future.

Gram Rabbit was a delightful start of Sunday - They are my new favorite band (I keep passing on thier CD to every one I know) and have a great sense of Kitsch and performance art. Songs about Cowboys, Aliens, Bloody Rabbits in the Road, and Cults - who could ask for anything more. The skeletal bunny dance girls were awsome - pics will definately be posted.

The Aracde Fire was the surprise hit for me this year. We got thier CD in anticipation of Coachella, and enjoyed it well enough - but seeing this band perform just upped the energy to a whole new level. This is another group I'd love to see on their own.

I have to also mention someof the stuff going on in the DJ tent was amazin I saw bits of UNKLE, Miss Kitten, Chemical Brothers, and Prodigy. If there weren't so many other bands to see, I would have loved to hang out and groove hear - the music and energy was infectious.

Well, can't wait to see what's in store for next year. I can't believe how much fun I continue to have at this event.