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Anyone going to Coachella?

shoekitty — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:17:30 GMT

Or know anyone who is going.? 2 of the GD are going with friends. They were given some VIP passes (long story), and off they are going. Oh to be young. I would love to go just to see the clothes!

You won't believe this, but the GD's latched on to some fanny packs we had from the 80's. I guess they are "in". Good Grief, fashion is one big cycle, isn't it? Love it!

Does anyone even know the entertainers there?

Thanks!

Shoe

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:24:34 GMT

@shoekitty I'd go too if I were young. I've watched a lot of shows about it. I think it looks interesting. My daughter was going to go but decided to go to Chicago to see a baseball game instead.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Ms X — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:31:39 GMT

There's a story linked on Drudge about 30- and 40-somethings who spend thousands on liposuction and other look-young procedures, not to mention clothes, for Coachella. One was a single mother who works as a hairdresser and spent $8K. I wondered where she got the $$$. To each her own, but it seems like a waste to me unless you are rich. Can we post links here? If so, http://nypost.com/2016/04/16/meet-the-cougars-who-are-dropping-thousands-prepping-for-coachella/

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:28:43 GMT

@shoekitty Evidentally we are the only one's who want to go!! The problems I've been having with my knees and back I'd have to be helicoptered in and need a wheelchair! Ha!

Good grief! More and more I'm thinking....."If I knew then what I know now". Ha!

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

missy1 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:29:42 GMT

It sounds like fun, OMG they have real bathrooms now. Lots of stars go there.

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wildcat fan — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:29:50 GMT

LOL I saw a list of about 20 performers and only recognized one. 😜

Guns N Roses is supposed to be performing.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:34:47 GMT

@Ms X Yes, I post links all of the time. I think you can spend a lot of money or a little money. I've seen where a bunch of people get together and share expenses and I've seen where older couples bring or rent fancy mobile homes and go first class.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

bri20 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:37:51 GMT

My neighbor's daughter left Wednesday to go. She's only a senior in high school. She went with 3 other seniors.

I have no idea who is performing...

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

justmyopinion — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:42:53 GMT

No desire to go and it has nothing to do with my age.

If you want to watch performances live on youtube you can:

http://live.coachella.com/

Take a good look at who is in the audience. Everyone is dressed like slobs.

I'd rather go to the Oscars and wear a fancy dress.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

morganjen — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:45:35 GMT

I do recognize many of the performers. Would love to go to something like this, but I think I'd have the stamina to last only a few hours. Yes, the fashion there is a big trend-starter.

https://www.coachella.com/lineup/

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

shoekitty — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:54:05 GMT

My one GD is the film industry, and was given 5 VIP passes. They are good for the entire festival, but they are going next week. They live in LA, so it is a drive. They somehow found a place to rent for 3 days in Palm Springs.. They told me that the fun part is that at the evening headliner event, they are usually surprise guest performers. You never know. I bought them sunscreen, got them hats...and they are on their own! They have been planning wardrobe for weeks. it takes quite an effort to look bohemian now a days, LOL! My GD's are 21 and 27 and I guess this is the "big deal". My oldest Gd went year before last, and loved every minute of it. But it is expensive, even when you bunk up. It requires taking a little work time off sometimes, gas, food and lodging. Unless you just go for the day.

@Annabellethecat66

Shoot annabelle, I can't even walk a straight line on bumpy lawn!! I'd be a casualty 5 minutes in the door!

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

shoekitty — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:56:19 GMT

@morganjen

Yes, even Bobbi Brown had a "Coachella" make up lay out, lol! I love the clothes.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:56:31 GMT

@shoekitty I'm wobbly on my feet too! I'd get us a wheelchair with a side car for you! We'd be too hot grandmas!

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

sunshine45 — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 01:46:31 GMT

the temperature is pretty warm......very warm! not sure i could stand it all weekend or even for a long day. have seen lots of photos on instagram.

LIVE webcast if you want to feel like you are there.....

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-coachella-2016-live-updates-htmlstory.html

i have heard of kanye, skrillex, seal, the weeknd, guns n roses, sia, and mavis staples....pretty much no one else......i am sure my teenagers have heard of a lot of them though.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

shoekitty — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 02:36:25 GMT

Funny story. The year before last my granddaughter kept talking about going to Coachella. I thought she ment Chowchilla. Nothing bad about Chowchilla, but it is a farming town, and I coudn't picture a festival there. LOL! I thought she was mispronouncing Chowchilla as Coachella, and I corrected her, LOL! Took me a year to figure that one out. Good grief!

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Puzzle Piece — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 02:53:55 GMT

No. Not interested.

I think it's mainly for the young/youth crowds. I don't do the drugs that so many do there. I saw people in concert when they came out in my younth.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Shorty2U — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 04:00:50 GMT

I wish I was going to Coachella. lol. Its in California and I live in PA so that would be a no. Why dont they have something like Coachella on the east coast?

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Nancy Drew — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 04:52:34 GMT

My son went last year. He says this it is lame because a bunch of old celebrities are crashing it. By old he means 30. You couldn't pay me to go.

Re: Anyone going to Coachella?

Desertdi — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:03:52 GMT

I need to stop in Indio for gas on my way to LA...........I'd never even THINK of going there for anything else (!).