Coachella | 2011: Live on YouTube

I've always wanted to attend Coachella, but the thought of the hot desert weather and fighting thousands of people to see a handful of bands I like has always made me rethink going. So, last night I checked out Coachella's live broadcast on YouTube and have to say, wow! Favorites from last night include Foals, New Pornographers, The Kills, Mumford and Sons and The Swell Season.

There are three channels that are being broadcast corresponding to the different stages, see below. Tonight, I'll be checking out The National, The Strokes, Health, Best Coast and Foster the People for sure. Simply plug in the laptop or computer into your tv and the stream is seamless and looks great. No lines, no hot weather (it's 57 degrees and raining where I'm at) and no money spent.

Channel 1

4:00PM • Wiz Khalifa

5:00PM • Nas & Damian Marley

6:10PM • Death from Above 1979

7:25PM • The National

8:30PM • Ratatat (Partial Set)

8:55PM • The Strokes

10:30PM • TBA

Channel 2

4:00PM • Jack's Mannequin

4:50PM • Jimmy Eat World

5:55PM • Fistful of Mercy

7:25PM • Duran Duran

8:35PM • Chromeo

9:45PM • PJ Harvey

11:05PM • She Wants Revenge

Channel 3

4:00PM • Angus & Julia Stone

4:45PM • HEALTH

5:35PM • MEN (Partial Set)

6:05PM • Best Coast

6:55PM • Foster the People

7:40PM • Ellie Goulding

8:30PM • ENCORE - Mumford & Sons

9:30PM • ENCORE - The National

10:45PM • ENCORE - Duran Duran