DJ AM and Travis Barker e-mailed interviews

Below are DJ AM's answers to eight quick questions posed to him (while Travis Barker's will be below that. There is one question they didn't answer, which was about if they felt they had gotten back their chemistry since the horrific September plane crash where four people died and they were critically injured). The duo has since fully recovered. They'll perform at 7:20 p.m. Saturday inside the Sahara tent.  

1.) What was your reaction when asked to play Coachella this year? 

I s*** my pants. i love the festival and can't wait to get out there.

2). Are there any artists you want to check out at Coachella?

Many, but I am most excited for MSTRKRFT and Etienne De Crecy

3). Will you be performing new material at Coachella?

Oh yes, we made a mix of some of our fav songs to play and some SAHARA tent bangers'

4). Has it been hard getting back your chemistry in the live show since the plane crash?

5.) Is using the live drums and a DJ concept something you feel will catch on among other acts (meaning do you feel you're creating a trail for other acts to follow)?

I don't now about that. All I know is what we do sounds good to us, so we keep doing it.

6). For your live shows, what is your goal?

Have people scream, cheer and forget about life for a while.

7). How do you determine a set list for a show like Coachella?

We based it around the tent were in. Its a very dance music based tent, but we play everything. We just leaned a little more towards the dance side, but still do "us" and play music we love.

8). Will there be any special guests during your performance at Coachella?

Yes, if you want to know who, come see :)

Here are Barker's answers ...

1.) What was your reaction when asked to play Coachella this year? 

Stoked, hoping I would be healed,  my dream came true.

2). Are there any artists you want to check out at Coachella?

The Killers, Mastodon, Mstrkrft

3). Will you be performing new material at Coachella?

Yes and some oldies as well.
 
5.) Is using the live drums and a DJ concept something you feel will catch on among other acts (meaning do you feel you're creating a trail for other acts to follow)?

I don't know, were just having fun and keeping things interesting.
 
6). For your live shows, what is your goal?

To have fun and make people dance.
 
7). How do you determine a set list for a show like Coachella?

Jam out songs and see what's appropriate and what jams.
 
8). Will there be any special guests during your performance at Coachella?

It's not a special if I tell, wait and see.

On the group's Myspace page they have information about how to give to their friends Chris Baker and Charles Still's families after they passed away in the plane crash. Here is that information:

Chris Baker Memorial Fund

1840 S. Milliken

Ontario, CA 91761

Charles Still Memorial Fund

1840 S. Milliken

Ontario, CA 91761