A little breeze would be nice to cool it down.
Be careful what you wish for. That breeze turned into a dust storm at Coachella.
Queens of the Stone Age, who grew up in the area, had some equipment failure due to the swirling sand.
“The sound is bad but what can you expect in a dust storm,” said one of the band members.
Future Islands lead singer Samuel T. Herring is known for his erratic dance moves, but he had to tone down his act for fear of slipping in the dirt on stage.
“Here we go, I hope I don’t kill myself up here,” he joked before one of their songs.
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But a little sand never hurt anybody. It may have ended up in some drinks. And certainly in some throats and eyes.
You could spot the people who have been to this festival before. They had all the necessary gear for when the desert becomes airborne.
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