By Rebekah Deponte | Staff Writer | Coachella and Stagecoach are the most famous Southern California music festivals, but there are several other multi-day music events that happen under the radar every year. Doheny Blues Festival is exactly what it sounds like and will be held in Dana Point, Calif. on May 21-22. The lineup includes blues, rock, and soul artists Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aaron Neville, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, along with several others. Doheny Blues Fest also has microbrew tastings, a wine lounge, and an international food court for spectators to take advantage of in-between sets. San Bernardino's Lost Highway Festival, which consists of music and motorcycle … [Read more...] about Music festivals that you will not want to miss
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Music Festival Playlist
By Lupe Perez | Staff Writer | With midterms around the corner students are already thinking of ways to procrastinate. Coachella and Stagecoach being one of them. These music celebrations range in different genres like Indie, Country, and Rap. Festival season is a great way to meet and experience artists that are unlikely to be heard of otherwise. Students elaborate on the festival favorites this year ranging from the main headliners to the rookies. Calvin Harris’s "Feels so close," inspired by Guns N' Roses song "Sweet Child O Mine," is a great addition to this playlist since both artists will be at Coachella, uniting two generations. Electronic and techno songs by DJ's like Zedd and … [Read more...] about Music Festival Playlist
Festivals season approaches
By Alejandro Cardenas |Staff Writer| With big events coming in the near future, it’s time for Coyotes to get into the music mood. Coachella, Stagecoach, Beyond Wonderland, Crush, and Epicenter are happening at local Southern California venues. Music festivals like these are the perfect place for students to unwind from the building stress of schoolwork and essays. “I go to festivals for the experience and the positive vibes,” said Ayde Rico.There’s nothing quite like meeting up with your friends, dressing up in your favorite festival gear and dancing the night away to the music of your favorite artists alongside thousands of other fans who are there for the love of music.” The … [Read more...] about Festivals season approaches
This Spring’s must have accessory: Flower headbands
By Nailea Ayala |Staff Writer| Fashion has become an important accessory at music festivals and local clothing stores are taking advantage of the upcoming festivals; they have raised prices on the most popular spring trends, including the famous floral crowns. Young women, especially students, should not have to purchase flower crowns at a high price when these crowns can easily be made at home. Making your own flower crown gives you the opportunity to decide exactly how you want it to look, since you decide the kinds of flowers and the size of your personalized flower crown. “I bought my flower crown online for Coachella last year. It cost $15 plus shipping, so I would much rather … [Read more...] about This Spring’s must have accessory: Flower headbands
IE music festivals Stagecoach, Coachella expanding
By Monique Clarke |Staff Writer| Stagecoach Country Music Festival and Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival are two of Southern California’s biggest music festivals that are returning to the Inland Empire this spring. The Stagecoach 2012 lineup includes performances by country music heavyweights Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Rogers, The Band Perry and Blake Shelton. Coachella is in good company too, with acts like The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Both festivals attract thousands of music lovers throughout the nation. This year, Stagecoach has expanded their festival and will be adding in an extra day and 400 additional camping … [Read more...] about IE music festivals Stagecoach, Coachella expanding