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Coachella 2009 - Leonard Cohen
And in a special treat, Goldenvoice even managed to lure living legend Leonard Cohen to play Coachella at the Outdoor Theatre stage. That placement proved to be a poor choice given the gigantic crowd that assembled, craning their heads as best they...
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Beyonce Brings Tour To The U.S. This Summer
M. Barker, Los Angeles Grammy Award winning icon, Beyonce has announced her North American tour dates for her 2009 "I AM…" world tour. In support of her of her double-platinum album "I Am…Sasha Fierce", Beyonce will begin the tour in...
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Coachella 2009 - Franz Ferdinand
The strongest set of the day so far: Franz Ferdinand. Playing seminal classics ("Take Me Out," "This Fire") and new favorites ("No You Girls," "Do You Wanna"), the four Scottish lads delivered tuneful resonance as the sun set beautifully in the...
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Coachella 2009 - White Lies
White Lies, brand new rising stars heralded in the UK press, played smooth brit rock much in the vein of Glasvegas, opting for a mid-tempo feel through the duration, the band's lead singer howled with the subtle syrupy inflections that made...
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Coachella 2009 - The Black Keys
With the festival still looking strikingly unattended, the duo of The Black Keys commanded the main stage with gritty garage rock and heavily distorted guitars. The minimalist approach was perfect for the atmosphere, with each not echoing on through...
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Coachella 2009 - Felix da Housecat
Holding court over the largest crowd yet today, Felix da Housecat ended off his set with a crowd-pleasing fuzzed-out rendition of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
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Coachella 2009 - Steve Aoki
Further cementing the rise of electro inspired hip hop, LA stalwart DJ Steve Aoki created a carnival atmosphere, brining out up and comer Pase Rock to rhyme a few verses, having numerous on stage friends dancing and even threw floatation devices...
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Coachella 2009 - Cage the Elephant
Some fans complain Coachella in general (minus notable exceptions such as Rage Against the Machine, Scars on Broadway or Mindless Self Indulgence) has veered away from hard rock. Fans of hard rock will be pleased with Cage the Elephant. Best...
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