Your First Official Coachella 2007 Update

It's a doozy, too. Next year's festival will up the ante by becoming a THREE (3, III, 三)-day event, running from Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th. The first artists to confirm are Rodrigo y Gabriela, LCD Soundsystem, Cornelius, Hot Chip, Oh No Oh My and Digitalism.

Depending on who you're asking, the bigger story concerns the weekend following Coachella. On May 5-6, the Empire Polo Grounds will host a country music festival, also promoted by Paul Follet and Goldenvoice. Some of the artists already lined up include Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, and Emmylou Harris.

Early details of both events can be found via Billboard. Jesus, I just hope those country people don't show up on the wrong weekend.

And let the jacking of hotel prices begin... now.