The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the California desert on Friday with a new, double dose of music that some fans have said might
dilute its impact but others think could give an even bigger break to up-and-coming bands.
For the first time since it began in 1999, organizers have scheduled the three-day festival for two consecutive weekends with identical lineups, highlighting its growing popularity.
But recreating the experience two weeks in row has provided a challenge for organizers because fans go to festivals for unique experiences where one never knows what will happen.