Coachella Approaches

April Showers? No problem. Head to Indio, Calif., during the weekend of April 17, 2009 to revel in the desert sun while experiencing one of the most eclectic lineups in music festival history.

The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is one that follows in the grand tradition of Woodstock - open air stages that host the most creative artists of the day. Coachella 2009 boasts an incredible array of artists, from the legendary Paul McCartney - yes, THAT Paul McCartney folks - to the quirky Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's and their fabulously subversive front woman Karen O.

Since 1999, the small town of Indio, located in the desert region of the Coachella Valley, has hosted the world-renowned festival that brings together all walks of music lovers. From the Hollywood socialite - yes, Paris Hilton has attended in previous years - to the new-school hipster, Coachella is an experience that unites all.

Much to the chagrin of an old friend, I have yet to experience this incredible co-mingling of incredible artists and those who worship them. With the likes of Silversun Pickups, TV On the Radio, and Public Enemy performing I'd be crazy not to fork over the $300 plus to take part in the three-day event.

That brings me to my current dilemma, alas, I do not have $300 and, unfortunately, I'm sure to endure yet another year of scorn and ridicule from Mr. Jones. Perhaps next year Minus the Bear will be back in the lineup (Can't BELIEVE I had to miss them last year) and I'll really have to sell my soul to the devil for that entrance fee!