Whether you prefer rock, alternative, hip-hop or rap, you don’t have to hate FUSA this year for its spring concert selection.
FUSA’s second spring concert bid was accepted at the end of last week by popular hip-hop group The Roots, according to Jessica DiBuono ’06, co-chair of music programming,
“I was really hoping they would accept the bid and now I’m just ecstatic about the good possibility of them coming,” she said. “They’re an enthusiastic band that will put on a great show and cover a broad spectrum of musical interests.”
Paul Duffy, FUSA president, agreed and said that from talking to students around campus, he can tell that most everyone likes the idea.
“They’re an exciting group,” he said. “People know them, but they’re still small enough that they have room to grow.”
But members of FUSA aren’t the only ones who are happy with the acceptance. Students have expressed their approval as well.
“Having The Roots is going to be great,” said Emily Maguire ’07. “They have an eclectic sound that’s going to reach out and appeal to all of us.”
The contract was received Tuesday from the artist, and the Office of Student Life and Activities is currently reviewing it.
According to DiBuono, the band’s conformation is subject to university approval of the contract.
“But I’m pumped they’ve accepted,” she said. “Now we’re just waiting. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
DiBuono said she hopes the band will be confirmed sometime this week.
“We’re just so excited that someone is probably coming,” she said. “We’ve received such great feedback from students and from Senate.”
When FUSA asked Senate a few weeks ago how they would feel if The Roots were Fairfield’s spring concert, the board responded very positively.
“And Senate really represents how the student body feels,” said DiBuono.
FUSA also considered comedian Lewis Black. However, FUSA and Senate decided after having a comedian, students would be aching for music.
“I think that it’s better that they have a concert during the spring because it’s good to have a variety on campus,” said Lisa Scialabba ’07. “Some people might not like comedians.”
If the contract is signed, The Roots will perform on Friday, Apr. 29 during Spring Weekend in Alumni Hall. Fairfield’s favorite Irish band, Black 47, will perform the following day on the quad.
“It’s going to be a concert-filled Spring Weekend,” said DiBuono. “I’m not sure we’ve ever done this before.”
The next step FUSA will take is promoting the band on campus.
According to DiBuono, tickets will most likely be sold for about $15 – $20.
“The closer the event comes, the more we have to think about little details such as setting up dressing rooms for The Roots,” said DiBuono.
“I think the acceptance is terrific,” said Duffy. “I think The Roots will capture a lot of the student population’s music tastes. Just think rap, funk and jam in one. It’s going to be a little bit of everything for everyone on campus.”
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