Last year, I had the same fears. Hot sun, drunk people, long day, loud music usually equals a very pissed off me. But, Coachella was VERY laid back. While it was hot, it was dry heat and not so bad (and I'm thermally challenged, remember). The crowd was in good spirits and I just stayed out of the mosh pit and I was fine. (Although, I did get into the fray for the Crystal Method.) The thing is, if you got too hot or too crowded in a tent, you plopped down outside and listened. Or, you went somewhere else to get in some more music.
One of my favorite moments was sitting on the grass as the sun was starting to set and listening to Belle and Sebastian play. It was the most PLESANT concert experience I've ever had - and that's saying a LOT.
I am up for it again this year - both days depending on the bands. I wish we had done both days last year - even if that means seeing Kraftwerk.
