Johnson, Tankian, The Verve Open '08 Coachella Fest

 
A diverse lineup comprising Jack Johnson, the Verve, Serj Tankian, Slightly Stoopid and Les Savy Fav, among many others, helped usher in the opening day (April 25) of the ninth annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. [link]

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