Kingston, Roots, Jimmy split bill
YSAC announcement follows weeks of student speculation about April 29 Spring Fling lineup
Yale College Council and Yale Student Activities Committee officials announced Wednesday that three artists — Sean Kingston, The Roots and Jimmy Eat World — will “co-headline” this year’s Spring Fling, set for April 29.
“I think students will be pleased with the lineup this year,” YSAC Chairman Thomas Hsieh ’08 said. “We went in thinking we could get a much more diverse lineup. This is an actual show where you can enjoy each and every performance.”
Hsieh is a former production & design editor for the News.
Caribbean hip-hop artist Kingston will kick off the concert...
Yalie continue their long tradition of choosing the derivative and less talented. It's usually a money thing, but one wonders why they can't cough up some undiscovered indie...
I don't know if there has been a good act on campus since the U2 did Woolsey.
All male, as usual, no surprise.
The Roots are a really good group.
Forgive me if I don't take my music cues from someone who calls the band "the U2"
The racist Roots are coming to town.
What happened to the campus aversion to hate?
I guess that only applies to minorities.
WHY??????
I'm stoked and will be drinking heavily. Thanks for getting some heavy hitters this year.
This is not a good lineup at all for an event like this. Sean Kingston has like 3 popular songs, The Roots aren't mainsteam enough, and Jimmy Eat World hasn't done much of anything in a while. Not good.
Why? Jimmy Eat World we're decent eight years ago. Sean Kingston doesn't have an album out yet (who dear god is a big fan of Sean Kingston? Who can do more than barely sing along to 'beautiful girls'?)
I support the choice of the roots... but would have been cooler a decade ago also.
Is it not possible to get a HIP band for sixty grand??
I'm an alum who lives in close proximity to Yale, and I have a child who enjoys Sean Kingston. Would my child and I be able to attend? Or is Spring Fling only for students currently in attendance. Please educate me. Thx.
THE ROOOTS = AWESOME LIVE BAND - Yalies, whether you know them or not, will NOT be disappointed. They really KNOW how to put on a show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5lNKnqp_o
Sean Kingston however - I saw him for free in BK and I demanded a refund for my time and train ticket.
Jimmy Eat World = a little dated but maybe they'll recognize it and try to compensate for their lack of relevance.
I would suggest bringing your child to Spring Fling as much as I would suggest taking him/her to a frat party that happened to hosting a Shakespeare poetry reading.
each yale stud can bring a guest
THE ROOTS were the live House band tonight on Comedy Central's Night of Too Many Stars hosted by Jon Stewart!
#13, thank you for the witty analogy.
As one who does not (and did not while at Yale) use alcohol/chemical substances, I was, nevertheless, always able to party (where "partying" for me is defined as enjoying music, dancing, and appreciating the upbeat, festive atmosphere in which I choose to include myself).
I am fortunate to always have been able to enjoy a party milieu COMPLETELY sober without pressure to sample anything, and neither adversely affected by nor judgmental of those around me.
I would love for my child to also understand that partying and the enjoyment of a party atmosphere does not require any substance "enhancement", and that he doesn't have to follow anyone else's notion of what partying/having a fun time means. Even when those he might follow are Yale students.
Yes, I'm sure there will be a few wild antics, but I can't imagine a scene so raucous and inappropriate that we wouldn't be able to enjoy ourselves in the wholesome way that I envision.
Thanks though for your input.
So how can we get in? :)
Sean Kingston was great and i really enjoyed my front row view, his entourage, the songs, and we took a pic with him. i loved it
sean kingston is awful. not only does he produce bad music, but he is bar none the worst performer on the circuit today. i saw him for free and wanted my money back, thanks YCC. the other too acts are solid and will hopefully make up for kingston's sure to be poor showing.