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FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Rocked by Recession, Music Festivals Are Rolling Over

The shaky economy is rattling the summer music festival. Hard times are forcing some events to cancel or go on hiatus. Coachella seems to be humming right along. In the months leading up to the Southland's premier concert event, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival -- which kicks off its 10th edition in Indio today with performances by such pop luminaries as Paul McCartney and Leonard Cohen -- recession-era fiscal realities have led to a string of cancellations by respected festivals....

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19:11 on April 17 2009

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Rolling Stone — Because it’s Spring-like in New York, it’s sweltering at Coachella — which is happening right now! — and we’re obsessed with Bat For Lashes’ Two Suns, this we... more info
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19:18 on April 17 2009

FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Rocked by Recession, Music Festivals Are Rolling Over

All About Jazz — The shaky economy is rattling the summer music festival. Hard times are forcing some events to cancel or go on hiatus. Coachella seems to be humming right along. In th... more info
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