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arts and entertainment weekly entertainment and arts The ReunionCOACHELLA of Rage and the Peppers take the stage the Coachella chronicles tales of desert concert exploits far and away people come from far and wide to rock at Coachella surveythe big names, the stagethe big shows, the big reviews daily.titan 2 BUZZ 05.03.07 NEAR AND FAR pg.4 The Coachella Valley festival draws people from all across the land. Check out dailytitan.com for a web video of the story and the foreigners behind the quotes. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Jickie Torres THE CHRONICLES OF COACHELLA pg.5 After 5 years of braving the dust, the drums and the danc- EXECUTIVE EDITOR ing, Wes Pingree pens his desert travel narrative. Adam Levy DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Emily Alford A FESTIVAL OF OUR OWN pg.4 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING CSUF rocks hard with a few suprises of their own in its an- Beth Stirnaman nual spring music fest. PRODUCTION Jickie Torres ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES WHAT’S THE BUZZ COACHELLA? pg.7 Sarah Oak, Ailin Buigues Special shows reviews from the three-day concert. From The Daily Titan 714.278.3373 the Rage reunion to the Peppers and everything in be- The Buzz Editorial 714.278.5426 [email protected] Editorial Fax 714.278.4473 tween. And extra reviews online at dailytitan.com The Buzz Advertising 714.278.3373 [email protected] Advertising Fax 714.278.2702 The Buzz , a student publication, is a supplemental insert for the Cal State Fullerton Daily Titan. It is printed every Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSU system. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements COVER SHOT: The Red Hot Chili themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or Peppers’ Flea takes the rock-out stance. investigation of such commercial enterprises. Photo by Karl Thunman, Daily Titan Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan Photo Editor daily.titan BUZZ 05.03.07 3 INTERSECTION: CULVERCULVER WALNUTWALNUT By FLOrAnCE CHUng bakery to gallons of& salsa and there are three Korean restaurants at Daily Titan Staff Writer chocolate syrup at Smart& and Final. Heritage Plaza. They primarily serve [email protected] Right next to the street is Elephant Korean barbequed meats and hot At the intersection of Culver and Bar. Frequented by many after tofu soup in the traditional stone Walnut in Irvine lies a treasure chest work, it is a place to kick back with pots. The prices are about the same of tastes from other cultures. Given a cocktail or a beer, and have some as well, so it boils down to which the strong influence of Asian and American-Asian fusion cuisine in atmosphere you like best: mom- WALNUT Middle Eastern cultures in Orange funky décor complete with elephants and-pop or fast and trendy. County, it is no wonder that the and other African elements. Comfortable crowds gather two collided at this intersection, From Thursday to Sunday, belly- by night in front of Lamp Post producing a variety of unique and dancing is a highlight at Caspian’s, a Pizza nearby Back Street Brewery, delicious sights and experiences. Persian restaurant. The prices can be a a microbrewery with handcrafted A person could get nearly all of little steep for every day eating, but the lagers and ales. their necessities in the four blocks, vibe is great for celebrations and parties. So while there’s not a lot to do at this CULVER from fresh baguettes at French’s For those who like Korean food, intersection, there is certainly a lot to eat. Best grocery Store Best Vegetarian Food Super Irvine The Wheel of Life A long time favorite of Middle Eastern families in Often noted by vegans and non-vegetarians alike for the area, it boasts a variety of Middle Eastern snacks, great traditional Asian food. From fiery Thai hot pot like dried fruits, nuts and even hookahs. The prices soups to favorites like orange “chicken,” few miss the meat and lines are worth the wait. when they’re eating here. Best Pastries Best Japanese Comfort Food Assal Pastry Curry House N The napoleons from here are light and crispy. They Curry House offers hearty, homey Japanese cuisine. The also sell a variety of other Persian sweets, like syrupy original premise behind Curry House is to promote House crispy cookies and tiny sponge cakes. Devouring Food its parent company. Service here is also quick and them in the parking lot or on the way home will not effective. For the most part, the food is traditional Japanese be an unusual experience. curry, with various permutations and ingredients. daily.titan 4 BUZZ 05.03.07 The sun-drenched polo fields of the Coachella Valley Miles and Miles Music Festival call music fans from near and far The Chronicles By jakE kiLrOy Coachella made for memorable Tallahassee, Fla. especially for Rage Against The Daily Titan Staff Writer stories attendees took with them “I got kicked out yesterday for Machine’s first show in seven years. [email protected] back to retell at hometown pubs. having a camcorder. I guess that’s “I’m going to wait in front of the License plates in the parking “We got pulled over with some frowned upon here,” said Ben Baker, stage for five hours before they play,” eing skilled in certain “crowd lots of the Coachella Music & Arts questionable materials in the car on 23, from North Virginia. said CSUF student Curtis Thompson, tactics and maneuvers” is Festival marked travelers that had the drive from Vegas to Coachella, What got the attendees once 23, an illustration major. B a must in the Coachella come from anywhere from Maine but things went ok, and we got inside was the heat, which, for non- Baker, along with friends Bill desert. In a crowd of thousands, you to Mexico. away with a speeding ticket,” said Californians, was something new. Rautzen, 29, and Robert “Pockets” must always be thinking ahead and Attendees arrived from afar, Rob Devries, 26, from Vancouver, “It’s really hot here,” Lora Plauche, Duncan, 26, drove from the North preparing not only your mind but carrying the spirit of their hometown British Colombia, Canada. 25, from Nashville, Tenn. Virginia area to see Rage. your body. The desert heat will burn with them. Chase Menen, 22, from San Diego, “This is my first sunburn. How Bell and Scott drove 24 hours straight, a hole in your head if you allow Prideful fans could be seen wearing couldn’t wait to tell hometown friends about that?” Baranova said. “I’m not tackling over 1,300 miles to see Rage. it. Tendencies to follow the crowd thin flags as capes. Canada, Ireland, that he “walked right through the enjoying [the sunburn].” “As far as I’m concerned, [Rage can also lead you astray; thinking New Zealand and Australia were among front door” without a ticket, laughing Scott Bell and Adam Scott, both Against The Machine] coming back for yourself is a must and the only the nations represented in style. at security. 21, left their home of Vancouver to play a show is the biggest thing way to truly reach nirvana. My The festival brought people out to Travelers’ opinions of security Island, British Colombia, Canada, and to happen in music in my lifetime,” motto: there is always some way to experience California for the first time, was on both sides, comparing what laughed about the change in weather. Menen said. achieve your goal and never, ever or even the United States of America. they expected and what they know “We went from 12 degrees to 40 And regardless if Rage Against take no for an answer. We apply this “This is my first time in America,” of security back home. degrees Celsius,” Scott said. The Machine plays again, travelers methodology towards every aspect said Irene Baranova, 26, from “The security here is pretty lax,” Beyond missing Frisbees and bad will still come. of Coachella. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “Never Menen said. “They made it really easy beer little bothered travelers. “We’ve been a couple of years now The Chronicles are the before, left Canada before this.” for me. It was pretty good of them.” “They say it’s Heineken beer, but and it’s a lot of fun and pretty well- during and aftermath of any event. It’s beautiful here in California, said “I had all these grand schemes there’s no way that is Heineken. organized,” said Coutts. “I love it.” It is The Chronicles that make Pedro Wilcox, 24, from Boise, Idaho. going through my head as we were Seven dollars for something that “Walking around and standing things so memorable. This is my “I’ve never seen real palm trees. walking in,” Menen added. “I was tastes like piss-water. That doesn’t up, waiting for the bands to chronicle of the pilgrimage to the That was the first thing I texted to actually a little disappointed.” work for me,” said Steve Little, 45, play, after a while, it gets to you,” desert where the sun beats on the my friend. I was like, ‘I see real palm Others saw policies as tedious. from Wilmington, N.C. Thompson said. “But it’s worth it in stage, the sound beats through your trees!’” Baranova said. “They took all my vitamin Coachella’s ability to spawn the end.” chest and the life of the journey lies Traveling to and arriving at water,” said Krissy Coutts, 35, from reunions brought many to the desert For the podcast, visit www.dailytitan.com daily.titan BUZZ 05.03.07 5 Over the last five years, I have experienced Coachella with Jordan Hood, my right hand man.