Outside Lands- whose ready?

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Outside Lands- whose ready?

Day 1--

It's 5:50am.. still waking up  drinking coffee and getting ready for work... dreading work actually... don't know if I'll make it for this first day of the 3 day event.. meaning, I'll be lucky to make it to see Paul McCartney's set ..kinda stressed right now about it ..  Lots of great bands I'd like to see today--- who I'm going to miss---an estimated 200,00 people will be attending over 3 days.. it's going to be a nightmare getting to Golden Gate Park on a Friday.. wished I had the day off..  good luck getting there..

from the 2nd row-- Outside Lands- DJ playing before Paul McCartney's set hella fucking people- you know it!

Friday got off at 3:30pm changed at work friend pics me up- and there was hella traffic on 101- off to 280 & highway 9 along the coast the beach getting to Outside Lands- the back way-- took almost 2 hours to get there whew barely made it... entered the VIP area to see a huge sea of people watching the previous act.. went to get myself a drink ( Bacardi & coke ) had no $$ a ATM was conveniently located next to the alcohol stand.. went to get money in the machine.. the options were $200 $210 $220 so on..  WTF! was this a misprint?-- couldn't get funds at first.. took out $200 bucks hoping I would loose it ..good thing I had my "Out There" back pack that really came in handy -- haha tried to get up as close as possible  to front row.....

 Paul's Team...

saw some of Paul's crew- Phil :)  security especially.. you could tell they were a busy bunch..as people were flowing from behind/backstage-- lucky fuckers...and keeping an eye out for people with detachable lenses-- haha the pre-show started and the DJ was playing.. man, I almost missed this gig- missed the entire day.. happy to have made it there... I actually happened to get a piccie of one of Paul's head security-- the lovely & talented
. Mr. Mark Hamilton..-- why do I call him the lovely & talented?

The Mysterious-Mark Hamilton-Outside Lands

   in Paris 2004-- Brian Ray, Paul's guitarist, came over to my side of the stage-- calling out "Harley Harley"  he played a lil solo. SWEET!-. than threw down 2 guitar pics... I asked the security- not P Mac's mind you- almost screaming- to' give me the pics', give me the pics--- here comes this very  tall blonde guy built solid with glasses-- out from nowhere -he rips the guitar pics out of security's hands-- turns around opens my hand and gives me the pics closes my hand and  smiles-- I was shocked--wide eyed..a a a a-- thank you! I tell him..and he disappears.. after that date, I knew this guy--was a righteous cool dude.. Loved that!- yeah!
respect the security-- :) at times  Brian Riddle, another one of the security team.. is yelling up and down the street & not friendly at all.. guess he's doing his job-- not one to be nervous -Brian Riddle can be intimating..

kids, I tell you don't act all fucked up or drunk you'll get booted.. back to the "Lands" some guys were acting up and security  came round twice with San Fransisco police -- hoping over the fence in the front row.. something was going on? as Paul McCartney was on stage.. Hey? where was security-- when that drunk  guy kept pushing me all night & taking my hat at ATT park in 09?

having gotten to the festival late I couldn't get a great position..
It didn't help that very tall people were blocking my view from the front row.. one lady was saving spots for her hubby and her son.. both tall at the rail.. her son who had to be 19 or 20 was texting or checking his facebook thru-out the gig.. I almost said to him "wanna trade places" I was on the far right facing the stage.. in front of the screen.. so most of my pics came out like crap...damn!! so that is what I'll be posting from the show...It didn't help hat the camera boom was in the way & the lighting.. haha at me, I always have a bad time with camera's at gigs..

Paul McCartney & the band were on fire that first  night  .. I wonder how it looked from the stage.. as you can see from the pic top right.. there was a sea of people...


foto left-  and bottom right---the pre-show...it was an exciting gig.. I am spoiled not being front & center within the first few rows some wheres..

You got to see Paul live- if not once twice- the shows are amazing...



what I have noticed this tour.. Paul McCartney and his band are playing really solid with their rockers.. Love it myself..



He Paul-- think you could release the pre-show music... from all tours they rock!














My favs of the night Day Tripper- the Jimi Hendrix jam.. Paperback Writer-San Fransisco Bay Blues - Your Mother should know... Yesterday Lovely Rita- to name a few.. adding a few pics... now

video screen pic-when Paul steps out on stage

hard to take pics Paul McCartney Outside Lands

Day 2 Day 3


unable to go these two days trains stop at 8pm on weekends--- damn.. disappointed bought the 3 day VIP pass... next time I go I'm getting a hotel in the city-- watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers streaming now   ..oh well stuff happens...

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MORE PICS LATER-----

McCartney at Coachella!

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McCartney at Coachella!!

lmao at myself...I cannot find my post on Macca rumoured to play at this years Coachella? I swear I posted it last week?... Dang, did I delete it by mistake? Wow, what a brain freeze, Anyways, yes its true. This IS the ticket of the year people!

Paul McCartney will be headlining this year, along with The Killers and The Cure.. This should be one huge party. I hope I can go, even if for one day If I can find a ride! They have a huge lineup, besides Paul, I would love to see the Ting Tings, Amy Winehouse, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand. Ive never been..... What a huge GIG this will be...Will you be there?!?!

Coachella:April 17th-April 19th
For details on Coachella see this link

Paul McCartney Press Release Coachella
Feb 1st Superbowl sunday
COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2009

PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE KILLERS, THE CURE, MORRISSEY, AMY WINEHOUSE, FRANZ FERDINAND, MY BLOODY VALENTINE, LEONARD COHEN CONFIRMED FOR APRIL 17, 18 AND 19

TICKETS ON SALE - FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 9:00 AM (PT

Headliners Paul McCartney, The Killers and The Cure are among the 130-plus acts set for the tenth COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, the same grounds where the COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL debuted in 1999. Other artists confirmed for America’s most critically acclaimed music festival include Morrissey, Amy Winehouse, Franz Ferdinand, My Bloody Valentine, Leonard Cohen, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Thievery Corporation, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

This marks the first ever U.S. festival appearance for McCartney who is currently supporting his latest release ELECTRIC ARGUMENTS.

"I have heard that Coachella is one of the greatest festivals in the world. I'm really excited to get out there and rock!" McCartney says.

The line-up for this year’s COACHELLA (as of 1/30) is as follows: posted friday only!

FRIDAY APRIL 17: Paul McCartney, Morrissey, Franz Ferdinand, Leonard Cohen, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Beirut, The Black Keys, Girl Talk, Silversun Pickups, The Ting Tings, The Crystal Method, Ghostland Observatory, Crystal Castles, The Airborne Toxic Event, We Are Scientists, N.A.S.A., Patton & Rahzel, M. Ward, The Presets, The Hold Steady, A Place to Bury Strangers, Felix da Housecat, Buraka Som Sistema, Ryan Bingham, Bajofondo, Peanut Butter Wolf, Noah & the Whale, White Lies, The Bug, Alberta Cross, Los Campesinos!, Craze & Klever, Molotov, Switch, Gui Boratto, Steve Aoki, The Aggrolites, People Under the Stairs, The Courteeners, Cage the Elephant, Dear and the Headlights
Paul McCartney.com

Dhani Harrison? Yes Dhani will be playing Coachella
OK, just read an hour ago that Dhani Harrison will be performing saturday night at Coachella?!?
via his website Asoulutely Dhani Harrison...with his band Thenewno2. I see nothing of the confirmation yet, via the Choachella webby. Damn I'm lame..of course it's there-in teeny tiny print. I just double checked. Dhani and his band, will be there...after all I wear freakin glasses so that's my best excuse, K? ha!

It's Superbowl Sunday
side note: Since this is Superbowl Sunday I didn't want to start another post on the Superbowl since I have been adding to The Coachella post the last 2 days.

Hb: My pick on The Superbowl.. The Pittsburg Steelers..Love them since Terry Bradshaw!
Go Steelers!
Damn you go Steelers!!!

A spectacular & exciting first half of the Superbowl, turnovers and all. hehehe~

Halftime show: Not that I am pro Macca, Ok, I am....but Bruce Springsteens performance was, well, not as brill, as Paul McCartney's, Superbowl halftime gig in 05. Bruce was winded~my
2 cents worth.

play of the Game?: 4th qtr..@ 2:57....damnit Arizona!! Touchdown!...lol great Superbowl...

Congrats Arizona Cardinals~ but wait!!!! 49 secs left!! The Steelers have the ball, look at the last two plays!!!!.... what??? Oh man, one of the BEST Superbowls ever!,...Jumpin, up & down people!!! This was Greatness!! They did it!

The Steelers do it in 49 seconds....To Win The Superbowl!!

I'm trippin Barack Obama is our new President!

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I'm trippin Barack Obama is our new President!

Yeah, I can't believe it-It's all good. It is soo, surreal. I know I'm not the only one that feels this way? Dang, I hope MSNBC or CNN show This history making Inauguration -again, in it's entirety, for those of US millions of Americans- who missed it!~ Why? We had to work!!
I wonder if Paul McCartney watched?- seriously more on Obama tomorrow...

Rumour, Macca-Paul, to play Coachella

Not sure how accurate this is, but Paul McCartney is rumoured to rock it out at this years 10th annl. Music & Arts festival-Coachella, Hey why not Paul? After all he played Glastonbury~duh.
He could play some of em wicked Fireman cuts off Electric Arguments?...now that would be somethin? wouldn't it!..
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What is Coachella?- a Music & Arts experience in Indio, S.Ca
Where? Indio, Ca
date: April 17th 18th & 19th
Who?--more later..

More on Obama
Well after thinkin about this a few days I still haven't gotten my thoughts together regarding our new President Barack Obama. I know this tho, I feel hope for this country. I'm thinkin Barack Obama will be one of those Presidents "For the People" Now when is the last time we had a President for the people, and not about, big Government? I believe the economy will fall harder... before it gets better. So, we need to give our new Prezzie a "Chance"

Last night even Jay Leno was playfully jokin around about Barack Obama..his Monologue was on hit. I loved the lil skit of Barack Obama in The White House bowling alley! that was too freakin funny! Cannot find it on YouTube at this time.. Even the comedians are light hearted about Bama, gives ya that warm fuzzy feelin..This is what the country needs something that brings us together..I'm feelin it.. He is just a man not the messiah or God..

Obama has Lil Wayne on his Blackberry
Oh and I heard this lil snippet last night on the telly from Obama himself. His good friend/ lil-brother Reggie, how he downloaded Lil Wayne-onto his Ipod-or Blackberry? would that be the clean or explicit versions- Mr. President? lmao!

Barack Obama feels like what the Beatles were to the 60's with all the mania surrounding him...I like that! you know it's true!

Jay Leno Tonight Show monologue
On another note..Tonight Show please post Jay Leno's skit from Jan 23 rd 09..of Barack Obama, that was really funny.. I laughed so hard...hell, post the entire monologue it was brilliant one of Jay Leno's best..

well I'm taillights for now
hb.
Ps. Obama forget bailing out the banks! They just rip us off! Help the people of this country with afforable housing.. the price of houses on the west coast is ridiculous! JOBS & healthcare!.
i'm out..