Poolchella 101: A Guide to Coachella's Pool Parties, Week 1
Article by: Megan SutherlandMon April 06, 2015 | 00:00 AM
To 'chella, or not to 'chella? No worries, we’ve got the lowdown on events to get down in Palm Springs for Coachella Weekend Numero Uno. It all kicks off with a very special performance by one of my current favorites at the moment, Caribou!
From fancy poolside industry functions to grimy late night warehouse desert debacles, here’s the lineup of good-time events happening April 9-12. See you under the disco lights!
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
WHO: GRAFF and many more.
WHAT: BOYS & GIRLS, MDA & Disco Naps present Graff. Listen to his brilliant Lindstrom remix here.
WHERE: Bar (340 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262)
WEB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1615482642017718/
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
WHO: CARIBOU LIVE!
WHAT: With Peaking Lights, the show starts at 7 pm. This place is an institution, and for a taste of Pioneertown’s wild west charm and a very special intimate show, check out this gem!
WHERE: Pappy & Harriet's (53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, CA, 92268)
WEB: http://www.pappyandharriets.com/event/808467-caribou-pioneertown/
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
WHO: QUESTLOVE
WHAT: Pandora Indio Invasion, 1-4 pm. The drummer from The Roots has more swag in his little pinky than most. This is an industry exclusive at a swanky estate.
WHERE: Cree Estate (67698 Carey Road, Cathedral City, CA, 92234)
WEB: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pandora-indio-invasion-unleashed-by-t-mobile-tickets-15921049287
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
WHO: Lee Burridge
WHAT: All Day I Dream has a cult following and Lee Burridge is the leader of this movement. For top-tier music, and a lovely, lovely crowd and positive vibe, we recommend you check this event out.
WHERE: Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club (1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264)
WEB: https://haciendays.frontgatetickets.com/
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
WHO: Odesza
WHAT: Goldenvoice presents a DJ set from Seattle duo Odesza. Adding a heavier beat but keeping the "dreamy" side of indie electronica intact, you’re in for a unique musical journey.
WHERE: LED Hilton Palm Springs (400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262)
WEB: http://www.leddayclub.com/
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
WHO: Daniele Baldelli
WHAT: Sarcastic Disco & Date Farmers present, 11 pm-6 am. For late-night, all-night disco jams from the founding father of the Cosmic Disco sound, check out Italian DJ Daniele Baldelli, who rose to fame thanks to his mixture of European electronica, synth-pop (often played at slower speeds), equalizer effects and ethnic folk music.
WHERE: Warehouse (85591 Grapefruit Boulevard, Coachella, CA, 92236)
WEB: rsvpsarcasticdisco@gmail.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
WHO: 2 CHAINZ
WHAT: Bootsy Bellows presents, 2-6 pm. 2 Chainz (formerly Tity Boi), is a rapper from College Park, Georgia. He initially gained recognition for being one-half of the southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle.
WHERE: A private estate in Rancho Mirage...good luck!
WEB: ???! You're going to have to go old school on this one and find out for yourself!
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
WHO: To be announced.
WHAT: The Do Over, presented by Adidas, 12-6 pm. After gaining notoriety from their epic daytime Sunday sessions in Hollywood, they’ve gone global throwing parties all over the world – from Australia to Japan, and now at the iconic Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Get into it!
WHERE: Commune at the Ace Hotel (701 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264)
WEB: http://www.thedoover.net/desert2015