Coachella - Who is really going and Where is NOOL base camp? — Forum Archive

29 Jan 2005, 15:09

It's been some time since I have posted, I guess a career in law does that....eats up your time. But I've been following all the news. My girlfriend is a two-time Coachella goer and has mentioned how important it is to arrange accomodations for partying. I plan on booking this weekend and wanted to know if any NOOLers had set up a base camp hotel, or if anyone had thought about this?

Really looking forward to this trip. I am a NO live virgin and can't take any chances that they will play other shows in the US.

Cheers! :rofl:

29 Jan 2005, 19:03

I'll be camping. Look for the "I Got a Cock Like the M1" flag near me tent. Probably be whereing a similar t-shirt.

31 Jan 2005, 07:01

I just found out I have enough air miles to fly to LA for free! So I'm 99% sure I will be going. I'm going tob start booking car rental and air this week.

But I do have a question. Is camping free? If not I might be sleeping in my car. And get a hotel in LA after the show.

31 Jan 2005, 09:37

I'll book a hotel for April 29th,30th and May 1st as there's acts I'll want to see on both days.

31 Jan 2005, 09:39

how soon will the tix sellout for this?

i really want to go but gotta figure it out quick first....

you think i have another 24 hours before they sell out???

31 Jan 2005, 10:08

With a lineup like that one, it's likely it will sell out quick, especially since tickets were on sale before they announced the lineup.

There is no chance on Earth something like that can happen here... seeing all those bands at the same time is seriously sounding interesting.

Though most of these bands might actually come to Montreal, not New Order... if I wish to see New Order one last time, I'd probably settle for a trip to England.

Unless somebody is driving down there from the east coast :evil4: , it's the whole idea of not being with New Order fans that is a bit annoying.

31 Jan 2005, 10:19

Originally posted by Tarbox23 how soon will the tix sellout for this?i really want to go but gotta figure it out quick first....you think i have another 24 hours before they sell out???

Tickets on sale February 5th.

http://www.coachella.com/tickets/

31 Jan 2005, 10:27

i dont think the 2nd day will sellout.

31 Jan 2005, 10:49

Originally posted by Andy > Originally posted by Tarbox23> how soon will the tix sellout for this?> > i really want to go but gotta figure it out quick first....> > you think i have another 24 hours before they sell out???

Tickets on sale February 5th.

http://www.coachella.com/tickets/

Bah I was hoping they would go on sale a month later.

31 Jan 2005, 10:55

Originally posted by DreamsNeverEnd i dont think the 2nd day will sellout.

If I got it right, there is no ticket for a single day... you pay and you get BOTH days... :scratch:

Nah, you can buy a single day...

31 Jan 2005, 11:19

Originally posted by DreamsNeverEnd i dont think the 2nd day will sellout.

Of course it will sell out. There are enough NIN fans and girls who love Conor Oberst in order to sell 50,000 tickets at 80 dollars a pop.

31 Jan 2005, 12:26

I dunno, I just don't see NIN as strong headliners. The first day looks more stacked. Yeah, Bright Eyes is all the rage, but I don't think anyone cares about New Order beyond them performing BLT and Blue Monday. I'm not complaining though. I want it that way, makes it easier to get a closer spot.

31 Jan 2005, 12:56

i think it will sell out. last year, day 1 (with pixies and radiohead) sold out way ahead of the event, but day 2 was still open. day 2 sold out as day 1 was going on. people do hang around for the 2nd day.

i'm gonna be there for sure. got my hotel reservation and am going to live large by the pool before the shows!

31 Jan 2005, 13:11

What are the chances of seeing Trent Reznor joining the band for playing Dead Souls? :ignore:

31 Jan 2005, 13:24

i bet it won't happen.

31 Jan 2005, 13:31

I just calculated, and it would cost me 1200$ CDN to attend the 2 days of Coachella.

Not convinced this is worth it... and I can't bypass the airfare that is 500$, but then you have to find a place to stay for 3 nights and rent a damned car.. (or sleep in the damned car which is filled with food)

Plus, everybody talked about the heat... I seriously have issues with that, will have to travel with a tank of water...

Now, that is probably the prince it would cost be for a trip to England for 2 days.

Plus, you don't want to just do that on your first visit to California, isn't it? :(

31 Jan 2005, 13:41

More chance of Hooky joining NIN on stage if they play it as an encore than there is of New Order playing it.

31 Jan 2005, 13:44

Originally posted by Spotnick I just calculated, and it would cost me 1200$ CDN to attend the 2 days of Coachella.Not convinced this is worth it... and I can't bypass the airfare that is 500$, but then you have to find a place to stay for 3 nights and rent a damned car.. (or sleep in the damned car which is filled with food)Plus, everybody talked about the heat... I seriously have issues with that, will have to travel with a tank of water...Now, that is probably the prince it would cost be for a trip to England for 2 days.Plus, you don't want to just do that on your first visit to California, isn't it? :(

I've been working it all out, and I can't make it worth the trip to California for a one hour set. Sure, I'd love to see California and all the NOOL people as well, but without some other gigs over the same few days (I'd have to stay a week to get the best flight deals) it ain't gonna be economically viable, especially as I don't drive.

31 Jan 2005, 14:35

Where is Coachella and how much would it cost me to get there from sunny Rotherham? :scratch:

31 Jan 2005, 14:54

...here we are, and here you should go...

31 Jan 2005, 15:39

The average high temp at Palm Springs for that time of year is in the low nineties, so if it is warmer than usual day, then it could easily be 100 degrees fahrenheit.

31 Jan 2005, 15:59

it was ten degrees above average last year - i think in the high-90s, maybe even 100. hot, Hot, HOT!

just be prepared - wear sunscreen and hats for shade.

31 Jan 2005, 16:01

a couple years ago, i think it was the 2003 coachella with beastie boys, underworld, etc., interpol played during the evening of the first night, and those guys came out wearing their black suits (actually, I remember the hives doing the same thing, but during the DAY :confused2: ). it was amazing to see what a band would do in the hot sun to maintain the look, you know?

31 Jan 2005, 16:21

Hi all. :)

I don't post much, so most of you probably don't know me, but my boyfriend and I will be going (assuming, of course, that we get tickets). Aside from flying from Boston to CA and listening to good music, we have no further plans, but we'd be up for coordinating with anyone who might be interested in driving, camping, hotels, etc... If you're interested, drop me an e-mail (the address is in my profile).

:beer:

31 Jan 2005, 17:16

For those of you who have never been, here are some words of wisdom from my gf:

you cannot camp out in your car overnight - parking lot closes 2 hours or so after last band (all cars left will be towed)
camping is cheap, but limited and fairly disgusting.
saturday has sold out i believe the last three years, but never sunday....too many so cal peeps got work.

I have booked the room - a robust $152.00 for three nights in palm springs (rooms still available as of 8:00pm EST)

I will post or provide the information at your request....

I really can't wait - the first day is stacked (the Cocteau's haven't played in years) and I'll get nice lag time leading up to New Order on the second day, but I am looking forward to Kasabian, the Futureheads, and Sloan that day.....

Cheers!! :clap:

31 Jan 2005, 20:46

Crap, I remember that I have a WEDDING to attend on April 30th.

I'm screwed!

31 Jan 2005, 21:37

I have decided to only buy a ticket for the 2nd day, and drive the 2 hours there later in the day just to see New Order and jet after that!

If you are going to stay for Coldplay, beware. I went in 2002 and after the headline band finished it took us 2 hours just to get out of the parking lot. It is NOT organized!

1 Feb 2005, 05:21

Originally posted by Who's Joe? For those of you who have never been, here are some words of wisdom from my gf:1. you cannot camp out in your car overnight - parking lot closes 2 hours or so after last band (all cars left will be towed)2. camping is cheap, but limited and fairly disgusting.3. saturday has sold out i believe the last three years, but never sunday....too many so cal peeps got work.I have booked the room - a robust $152.00 for three nights in palm springs (rooms still available as of 8:00pm EST)I will post or provide the information at your request....I really can't wait - the first day is stacked (the Cocteau's haven't played in years) and I'll get nice lag time leading up to New Order on the second day, but I am looking forward to Kasabian, the Futureheads, and Sloan that day.....Cheers!!

The Cocteaus haven't played for years because they split up with minimal fanfare in 1996. I met Robin Guthrie at a gig some years back and asked him about the possibility of getting back together and he absolutely ruled it out, citing his "impossible" (his words) relationship with Liz.

I was fucking gobsmacked when I saw their name on the poster....

1 Feb 2005, 05:27

Originally posted by Spotnick Crap, I remember that I have a WEDDING to attend on April 30th.I'm screwed!

I thought it was the best man who got first pick of the bridesmaids?

1 Feb 2005, 11:32

I for real am going. Coming from Michigan, flying into LAX on april 30. We are looking at Lake La Quinta Inn, quite costly but wife likes. I haven't seen them since 1989 and was planning on having to go to the U.K. this tour, but this trip will be much easier and shorter(don't like to leave the kids for too long).