In Photos: Coachella Music Festival Day One

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By S.P. MacIntyre & Chance Knecht Apr 27, 2008, 19:01 GMT

The Coachella Music festival is one of the most profile music events in the world. Bands come from every country; every conceivable type of music is heard in the Indio Valley. Sara Quinn of the Canadian Band Tegan & Sara performs during their concert at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, USA 25 April 2008. EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL

Sara Quinn of the Canadian Band Tegan & Sara performs during their concert at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, USA 25 April 2008. EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL

Sara Quinn of the Canadian Band Tegan & Sara performs during their concert at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, USA 25 April 2008. EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELLMonsters and Critics dispatched reporter S.P. MacIntyre and photographer Chance Knecht to cover the three-day music festival in Coachella Valley.S.P. MacIntyre's recap for day two is here: LINKThese photos are from day one.

Adam Freeland - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Adam Freeland - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Adam Freeland- Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Adam Freeland- Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Adam Freeland - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Adam Freeland - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Aphex Twin
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Aphex Twin Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Ambiance
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Fatboy Slim- Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

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Fatboy Slim Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

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Fatboy Slim Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim

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Pendulum
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Goldfrapp - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Goldfrapp - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Goldfrapp - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Goldfrapp - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

Goldfrapp - Photo by Chance Knecht. ©M&C

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nikkiApr 27th, 2008 - 21:21:01

The picture on top of one of the Quin twins, is NOT Sara Quin, but is in fact Tegan Quin.

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maggieApr 28th, 2008 - 04:40:07

what nikki said :]

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