Skip Paige: Inside the Rise of Coachella, Goldenvoice & the Festival Revolution | Armie Hammertime Podcast
Mon Sep 29 2025
Skip Paige, legendary music festival executive sits down with Armie Hammer to share the untold story of his role in building one of the world’s most iconic music festivals. From the struggles of the first Coachella in 1999 to booking legends for Desert Trip, Paige gives an unfiltered account of risk, triumph, and burnout.
In this candid interview, Skip opens up about:
How Coachella was born in the California desert
Losing millions in the early years & bouncing back
The Desert Trip “greatest concert ever” (Rolling Stones, Dylan, McCartney, The Who)
Running Goldenvoice vs. running restaurants today
Why he walked away from the music business at his peak
🎧 A must-watch for anyone interested in the music industry, festival culture, or Coachella history.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments!
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Skip Paige, legendary music festival executive sits down with Armie Hammer to share the untold story of his role in building one of the world’s most iconic music festivals. From the struggles of the first Coachella in 1999 to booking legends for Desert Trip, Paige gives an unfiltered account of risk, triumph, and burnout. In this candid interview, Skip opens up about: How Coachella was born in the California desert Losing millions in the early years & bouncing back The Desert Trip “greatest concert ever” (Rolling Stones, Dylan, McCartney, The Who) Running Goldenvoice vs. running restaurants today Why he walked away from the music business at his peak 🎧 A must-watch for anyone interested in the music industry, festival culture, or Coachella history. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments!