The best, weirdest and most emo moments of Stagecoach Day 1

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After a brief reprieve following the end of Coachella, we find ourselves in the desert again for Stagecoach — hot, dusty and eager to be amused.The first day of the weekend offered plenty of top-tier country performances including Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, and Bailey Zimmerman along with a dose of nostalgia courtesy of ‘90s stars Counting Crows and Emo Nite featuring Ashlee Simpson.

Let’s also not forget that Stagecoach is a place to catch celebrity cameos—we’re looking at you, Sydney Sweeney.Here’s our recap of all the fun we experienced on Day 1 of the festival.En route to the press tent this sunny Friday, I saw a spot with saloon doors boasting karaoke.

It didn’t click that the air-conditioned pop-up was a bar connected to Sydney Sweeney’s Syrn brand until I was inside and saw the lingerie hanging from the bar.It was early in the day, so not much karaoke was happening, but you could scan a QR code and sign up via a Karafun link.I contemplated doing “A Long December” from the Counting Crows since they’re playing the Mustang Stage this evening, but thought it would No.1 bring down the mood and No.2, not really fit in with the Coyote Ugly vibes.However, I saw dartboards on the wall and a sign to ask the “brand ambassador” about darts and I immediately thought — the hard drinkin’ Stagecoach crowd should probably not have sharp objects.

They don’t.I found a “brand ambassador” and he showed off the darts, which were magnetic.

It still might not be the best idea to let people throw projectiles as the night goes on, though.(Vanessa Franko) Music Follow along for live updates from the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio.

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