Supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are throwing their own mini-festival, "Berniechella," in Old Town Indio before the second weekend of Coachella, the Desert Sun reports (via Consequence of Sound). Musical performances include Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros frontman Alex Ebert, Moses Sumney, Ozomatli, and DJ sets from artist/designer Shepard Fairey and actor Zoe Kravitz. While the event is unofficial, organizers have been in touch with Sanders' campaign in hopes of having the senator attend his namesake fest. The event is free and open to the public, and takes place on Thursday, April 21, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight and Friday, April 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the full flyer for the block party below.

Over the course of his campaign, Senator Sanders has garnered support from many notable names in the music industry, including Vampire Weekend, Grizzly Bear, Dirty Projectors, Michael Stipe, Bon Iver, and Killer Mike.