SXSW vs. the 2004 Coachella Valley Music Festival

I spent some time yesterday compiling my requested time off for the next six months. Once our busy season starts(mid-June), it’s virtually impossible to get any time off. I had a family vacation already planned for March, so it became unlikely that I could go to SXSW this year. Instead, I’ve decided to visit a good friend who recently moved to San Diego and, at the same time, attend the 2004 Coachella Valley Music Festival. The artists performing at this festival read like a listing of my iTunes library. I figured that it would actually be cheaper to attend this festival than to attempt to see all of the acts I would want to see elsewhere. Also, a chance to see the Pixies again is hard to turn down, they were one of my favorite bands for a very long time. If you’ve ever been and have tips on attending, I’d love to hear them, and I will post them here. Thanks.