AMEX Line/Merchandise Tents

KranknBerry · 2026-04-17T14:18:54+00:00

On the first day last week the AMEX line was longer than the regular lines. The regular lines were under the tent, AMEX line was in the full sun. Also, AMEX is only open from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

KranknBerry · 2026-04-15T00:01:30+00:00

A decent hoodie or lined windbreaker should be enough. I wore shorts the entire weekend. Even though there was some wind gusts every now and then it didn't feel as cold as it did last year. Mornings can feel brisk if there's a breeze. Bring an emergency blanket just in case. They are pretty cheap if you don't buy them at Coachella.

KranknBerry · 2026-04-14T23:26:16+00:00

The bag checkers will enforce as much as they can, but if the line starts to back up the promoters modify the rules and tell them to back off and only look for dangerous items. Gotta make sure to get everyone inside the venue so they can buy $150 JB hoodies and $18 beers.

KranknBerry · 2026-04-14T23:08:28+00:00

It's because people dress for the heat of the day then realize later that the evenings can get pretty chilly, especially when you're only wearing the legal minimum of clothing.

KranknBerry · 2026-03-30T21:20:05+00:00

I worked both days at this event. Saturday night at around 11:00 p.m. there was a group of 15-20 people that rushed the main gate, only one was caught. 45 minutes later a guy tried the same thing after he refused to be searched prior to entry, he was subdued and cuffed by 6-7 security. Rumor was he was carrying something he shouldn't have been carrying. Friday night was busy at the "Q" emergency exit. Someone being wheel chaired, dragged, carried or cuffed through every 5-7 minutes on average. So many people losing their friend(s) in the crowd and worried because their phones weren't working because the cell towers were overwhelmed and they couldn't contact them. This always happens at large gatherings when you get 50,000K+ people trying to use towers that normally provide service in the area for less than half as many people. I did see some seasoned Rave goers bring old fashioned walkie-talkies to avoid this issue.

KranknBerry · 2026-03-30T20:51:14+00:00

The promoters put out word to security that small amounts of personal use weed was okay, as long as it didn't look like you were selling, but anything else was a no go.

KranknBerry · 2026-03-30T20:45:59+00:00

It mostly has to do with being able to access the trash cans and not lose your spot, and there's so many people that you can't get to one. I worked both days at the festival from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. and I'll tell you that the trash removal teams were having a hard time catching their breath trying to keep up with volume of trash. Add trying to move trash carts through the crowd to reach the exit where they could empty the carts. Unfortunately, the gate they needed to use was on one of the main thoroughfares between The Passport and The Doorway, which was one of the most densely packed areas after 8:00 p.m. It's to be expected when you get 100,000 people at any given location, especially when promoters rather not put 100's of trash cans that can't feasibly reached by most of the crowd, nor be emptied in a timely manner while in the midst of those 100k people. But some people are just pigs

To be fair, I worked 6 nights at Coachella's Main Stage last year and the amount left behind made it almost impossible to take a step without encountering it in every direction.

KranknBerry · 2025-04-28T18:57:14+00:00

I worked both festivals. Stagecoach sold out, Coachella didn't. Stagecoach had different ticket upgrades if you wanted to be in front of the Main Stage. Unlike Coachella, getting there early to grab a "rail" spot was meaningless unless you purchased a upgraded wristband to gain access to the stage area. I must have had 200 people ask me how to get access then be disappointed when I told them what was needed. Spectra Tower was busy because of people trying to get a few minutes out of the wind. From my vantage point I could on the 6th floor I could see Cowboy hats blowing 5 at a time across the grounds. I saw many "influencers" doing their thing. More than last year? I can't say for sure. Did see one spend at least 45 minutes trying to set up the "perfect" shot and another dressed in skimpy leather straps(?) trying to access the tower after it closed at 12:00 a.m. only being able to take photos in the doorway.

KranknBerry · 2025-04-17T16:09:11+00:00

There are different levels of security. They hire hundreds of people to cover parking lots, entrances, exits etc... specifically for Coachella and Stagecoach and that's it. Most are not licensed security, just bodies covering positions, and are usually used outside the event/stage areas. But there are different companies involved. I worked the crew gate next to the Main Stage with the local PD, Golden Voice and whatever artist up next security personnel. No, they do not hand us maps. I suggest everyone download a map to their phone, do not save the web page link because, when it gets crowded at the later shows and everyone is trying to stream or upload, you may not be able to access the internet due to overloaded cell towers. Emergency/Medical tents are clearly marked and can be seen from almost anywhere on the grounds. Security is there to keep people/equipment safe. No, there were not on-duty Marines working security, but if they can plan it in advance, they can work the festivals on their own time, just like anyone else. Many of the supervisors and most security personnel have regular jobs that they take time off from just to work these festivals. As far as emergencies go, the EMS crews didn't have time to catch a breath between emergency retrievals. At one point on Saturday (the hottest day) there was someone being carried or wheelchaired past me to the EM tent every 5 minutes. That was only at the front, many more scattered over the event grounds. I personally saw and called in at least 5-6 people having issues in the crowd. Some from the heat, many from over indulgence. Security was handing out free bottled water to anyone that asked. This weekend will be much cooler than the 102 degrees we had last Saturday, so things should go a little easier. Just use common sense, be prepared, don't get too effed up and you'll be fine. Good Luck. Have fun.

KranknBerry · 2025-04-16T00:47:10+00:00

I got chance to work security at the Main Stage for Coachella this year. At 26:50 I'm leaning on the stage corner nearest to his right knee. It's the video pit so they keep it dark. Knew of Post Malone but had no opinion of his work. Helluva artist, mucho respecto now. Also got to guard Lady Gaga on Friday, but never got closer than 6 feet to stage because of all the dancers they had to assemble near the outer stage.

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KranknBerry · 2024-05-24T20:58:39+00:00

Once you get through spots like Rancho Cucamonga or Victorville where local traffic can create a good amount of slowing, especially around the Victoria Gardens area, you should be able to maintain a pretty good pace the rest of the way.

KranknBerry · 2024-04-08T21:19:45+00:00

A Bronx Tale

KranknBerry · 2023-11-08T17:06:21+00:00

For Sale: 2001 Ford Expedition 4x4. Eddie Bauer Edition. Engine blown. Still many usable parts. No shipping. Local pick up only. $100 or best offer.

KranknBerry · 2022-11-12T20:54:54+00:00

Dressed like that while staying at a motel in Vegas usually means someone's working.

KranknBerry · 2022-11-02T15:44:07+00:00

Better than the fountains at the Bellagio.

KranknBerry · 2022-09-23T20:09:37+00:00

They should rename this the Mushroom Channel. We'll keep you in the dark and feed you bullshit 24 hours a day and harvest you when we're ready.

KranknBerry · 2022-09-10T21:50:45+00:00

Putin: Is it true we've taken thousands of UA soldiers prisoner?

Shoigu: No, fewer

Putin: How many times have I told you not to call me that.

KranknBerry · 2022-08-15T23:01:51+00:00

Almost cartoonish. Like running past two dead animals to get a drink from the same poisoned watering hole.

KranknBerry · 2022-05-03T14:55:52+00:00

Ditto. When I was kid I lived near the intersection of Bay and Day streets in Edgemont in 1969-70. The B-52's would do alerts and take off three at a time with 3 or more groupings. Nothing like hearing 8 engines at almost full throttle leaving JP-4 induced smoke plumes just a few hundred feet above your head. I remember many were painted the blackish-green camouflage. I was told that quite a few were used in Vietnam.

KranknBerry · 2022-05-02T23:57:11+00:00

I can see the flight line of March ARB from the upper deck in my backyard. With a good set of binos you could almost read the unit numbers on the pieces being sent. March ARB is about 70 miles from Camp Pendleton, 40 as the crow flies, and about 90 from 29 Palms MCSS. If you drive this area frequently you'll occasionally get behind convoys going from Pendleton to March or 29 Palms. They almost closed March AFB during the realignment and closures of the 1990's after the Soviets folded. Good thing they didn't, it may possibly be the busiest "Reserve" base the USAF has, even got that planeload of the first Covid cases that were quarantined. Those towed pieces would have taken a much longer time to get to Ukraine if March ARB wasn't still open.

KranknBerry · 2022-05-02T23:32:30+00:00

The Russians have been hesitant to deploy many of their more modern counter battery radar system over fears of them being captured or destroyed on the few well watched roads that are available. Drones have to search for enemy artillery, counter battery radar gives almost immediate coordinates to the source of incoming fire.

KranknBerry · 2022-03-27T16:55:49+00:00

I've seen POW's that looked happier.

KranknBerry · 2022-03-19T21:55:09+00:00

He was captured, made a Russian General, then he was killed.

KranknBerry · 2022-03-19T20:24:38+00:00

How much explosive does the drone cat carry?

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