John Legend: a five-time Grammy winner. A multi-platinum artist. A singer at the Democratic National Convention. He can now add Fairfield University performer to his list of accomplishments.
Fairfield University’s Student Association (FUSA) announced on Tuesday that the singer Legend will be performing a concert at the University’s Alumni Hall on Dec. 6.
FUSA Concert Co-chair Spencer Thibodeau ’10 expressed his excitement over the choice.
‘We all made the decision. It came to us that he was touring and given what was out there, why not bring a five-time Grammy winner to Fairfield?’ he said.
Legend, whose most recent third album ‘Evolver’ released on Oct. 28, is kicking off a nationwide tour on Nov. 19 and will make a stop for the ‘exclusive and intimate show,’ as the press release announced it, at the University before the first leg of his tour ends on Dec. 13.
Most well known for his soulful and chart-topping singles ‘Ordinary People,’ ‘Save Room,’ and ‘Heaven,’ Legend is a vast contrast to last year’s concert performer, Ludacris.
Many students find the change to be welcome one.
Allyson Wuensch ’10 was happy with the decision. ‘Legend’s music is a completely different genre from last year. It will give students an opportunity to see whole new kind of show, which is exciting.’
Sophomore Steve Cirronella agreed. ‘It’s definitely a different crowd and a different type of music from last year, and different is always good.’
For the past two years, the University has held one concert during the spring semester. As of now, this is the only concert planned for this academic year, according to FUSA Secretary of Communications Jordan Hummel ’10.
‘It’s always a possibility (for two concerts this academic year) but nothing is planned as of now. It really depends on the budget,’ she said.
Thibodeau has high hopes of the concert selling out.
‘I think Legend will be well received by the students. We encourage students to buy the tickets, especially with the price deals.’
According to the press release, students will have the opportunity on campus to purchase the first 500 tickets at $30 per ticket and $35 for one additional ticket, beginning Nov. 10. Ticket sales will be open to the public starting Nov. 15 at $40 per ticket.’
Hummel said she was very excited to have Legend as this year’s performer.
‘It’s a great opportunity for us because he is such a well-known and well-accomplished artist,’ she said. ‘I didn’t realize at first how decorated of an artist he was.’
‘This is an incredible show for the University,’ said Thibodeau. ‘I think he’s going to be a hit.’
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