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

I'll watch this space.

Hey all,

So my plans for a night out in the Valley are slowing gaining steam.  Please review the below info provided by a local for our consideration.  Personally, the Ale House sounds good to me...I'm staying in Palm Springs, but then again, the Village Lounge sounds cool with more love music for the weekend....something to consider....if you are going to Coachella and want to party with NOOLers, please weigh in with your thoughts.....

Kinda depends on where you're staying in the valley. If you're staying near Palm Desert, I'd recommend the Village Lounge on Highway 111, which has original alternative bands. If you're staying near Palm Springs, which is about a half-hour from the Coachella site, I'd recommend the Ale House, which featured the only local Coachella band a couple weeks ago. Both are really informal and offer plenty of opportunities to drink.

Looking forward to letting the festivities begin.....

Cheers!!! Joe

I got the TICKET for May 1!!!

Now I'm concerned how to get to there from Texas. I don't need any hotel, I guess. I'd cope with staying awake for 24 hours (money is the issue, of course ;) ).

So... TEXANS, who is really going to Coachella? I've never been anywhere outside Texas and, secondly, I still have to figure out the ways to get to there.

I did it only in desperation that NO would likely never perform again in the US.

A severe young man wrote: I got the TICKET for May 1!!!

Now I'm concerned how to get to there from Texas. I don't need any hotel, I guess. I'd cope with staying awake for 24 hours (money is the issue, of course ;) ).

So... TEXANS, who is really going to Coachella? I've never been anywhere outside Texas and, secondly, I still have to figure out the ways to get to there.

I did it only in desperation that NO would likely never perform again in the US.

Email PIP. She's from Dallas and thinking of going.

Hello All...

Haven't posted in years, but I've got good info on Coachella for ya. I've been every year, and I must say that the only time it was unbearably hot was Saturday of last year (about 105). Usually it may crack 90, but if the winds kick in at night it gets chilly. Still worth it with the lineup, every year. I live in Orange County (yes, the dreaded OC), so the drive is about two hours. For those of you who are worried about the hotel situation, you may want to stay in the San Bernardino/Redlands area, it's about an hour west of Indio. There is no way I will miss New Order, and I look forward to meeting some of you! If you have questions about the area, feel free to ask, I've lived in SoCal my entire life!

i got a flight into Ontario, how far is that from Palm Springs?

Ontario Airport is a little over a one hour drive to Palm Springs. Ontario is the closest major airport to the desert area. Other major airports withing about 2 hours are John Wayne (OC), San Diego and LAX.

Yes Johnny! I remember you now and Gordie too. Who else was there? I am trying to get hold of John Frye and T (whom already moved back to Sweden).

But yes, let's meet up again. I should be wearing the same ol' t-shirt. We will get in touch again when the date draws nearer.

Originally posted by Johnny Giles

Vince, yes, do remember you and still appreciate the ride you gave us back to Washington Blvrd. Otherwise we were looking at trying to get a cab from the middle of nowhere.

What a great gig that Devore show was. Vividly recall a whole group of us in a huddle jumping up and down to Temptation at the end of the set. That flag, with 'Ceremony' written across it, is carefully stored away at my house, but it may get another airing soon.

Bought my ticket yesterday and another lad from our 2001 party, Gordie, is coming too. Still hoping Al Jarvis will crack and come along too.

Send me a pm and we'll sort out a meet. As you say, would be good to catch up again.

Cheers

i will be coming out from Tampa and will have 2 other local's in tow along with my friend's bro who lives in the LA are meeting up with us as well.

i'm staying at a Casino resort about 30mi up the road from Indio on I-10.

i wasn't too excited about this year until i saw the first rumor of New Order playing and once they were confirmed i booked my trip 48 hours later.

i picked up a flight from Tampa to Palm Springs on priceline for about $220 RT, so i was pretty happy!

mike roehr wrote: i picked up a flight from Tampa to Palm Springs on priceline for about $220 RT, so i was pretty happy!

Can you please tell more about those airplane tickets? I got a ticket, but still have no idea of the way of getting there from Texas. Where did you buy them?

Cheers :)

Well i just purchased my tickets for the shin-dig in the desert of Indio, California. Actually, doesn't seem like that much of a trek to catch NEW order in concert.

Incredibly, this will be the 4th US tour I'll see NEW order on. Technique-'89 Milwaukee, Republic-'93 Chicago, Get Ready-2001 Area 51 somewhere in California, Waiting for the Sirens' Call-Cochella 2005.

I've ordered a replica of the '89 USA tour shirt so should be easily recognizable.

So where exactly is the base camp?

A severe young man wrote:

mike roehr wrote: i picked up a flight from Tampa to Palm Springs on priceline for about $220 RT, so i was pretty happy!

Can you please tell more about those airplane tickets? I got a ticket, but still have no idea of the way of getting there from Texas. Where did you buy them?

Cheers :)

i tried expedia.com, orbitz.com, and eventually priceline.com. i got the best deal on priceline (about $75 less than the other sites), but you have to be willing to pay up front. out of TX you should easily be able to fly into Palm Springs from Dallas/Houston/El Paso/etc.

try southwest airlines at southwest.com

I got a ticket out of Philadelphia for $180 roundtrip...