Mike Posner: I’m officially playing Dillo Day
Updated, 12:56 p.m. on May 27: Mayfest has officially announced Mike Posner as Dillo Day’s fourth artist. He will be performing directly after The Decemberists, said Mayfest Co-Chair Diana Richter.
Mike Posner said he has been officially signed to perform at Dillo Day next Saturday.
“I’m super excited,” Posner said. “It’s going to be awesome.”
The performer and Duke University junior said he will be arriving at Northwestern the day before the concert, where he’ll be performing at 4 p.m. after The Decemberists.
Mayfest co-chair Diana Richter said Mayfest still could not officially announce a Posner performance.
Posner said he doesn’t plan on just performing though — he’s also looking forward to seeing the other artists.
“I’d love to see Estelle, definitely, and N.E.R.D is amazing,” he said. “I’ve seen them before.”
He said he hopes his Northwestern debut will be crazier than a recent performance at the University of Dayton.
For those who want to see Posner other than at Dillo Day, you can find out where he’ll be by following him on Twitter.
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Sweet, Mike Posner is coming!
Also, Lorraine K. Lee is by far my favorite journalist ever.
Sam
May 25, 2009 at 2:13 pm
actual news traanslation: still no good acts brought for Dillo Day. What happened to the days of getting George Clinton?
Get ready to consume free corn syrup aspartame extreme energy cancer cans and not have any free water while being surrounded by 20 bromances wearing matching plaid shorts while listening to whatever bands are currently conveniently doing college tours and have already played for every other school.
Sir Lakephyll
May 25, 2009 at 3:31 pm
GET OUT
Dear Sir Lakephyll
May 25, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Who the fuck is Mike Posner? Although I don’t care if we get good acts for Dillo Day, and I dont think we’re entitled to have some rock legend, its obvious that this headline is written to make this insignificant addition to the lineup sound impressive. You put his name up there as though he is a household name.
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May 26, 2009 at 7:56 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. No.
Corn
May 26, 2009 at 1:08 pm
If I ever get my hands on those seventh-grade love poems Mike, they’re going on ebay faster than your shallow attempt at artistry will spiral into a black hole of destruction.
Randy V.
May 26, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I just listened to Posner’s myspace. Crappy
Jarod
May 26, 2009 at 7:08 pm
This is like Duke booking Mo Gunnaz
Blah
May 26, 2009 at 9:12 pm
yeah, good job beta. you really know how to pick ‘em.
anon
May 27, 2009 at 12:41 am
I think now is an appropriate time to call for the impeachment of the entire Mayfest executive board.
Hopefully I’ll blackout early on in the day so I don’t have to sit through acts like Estelle and Mike Posner.
Sorry, but we have to
May 27, 2009 at 10:06 am
2004
The Wailers
The Pharcyde
The M’s
Gavin DeGraw
Michael Tolcher
2005
George Clinton & P-Funk
Black Keys
Matt Nathanson
Ambulance LTD
Acceptance
2006
Ben Folds
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Little Brother
Mae
2007
The Roots
Cake
Lupe Fiasco
Pete Francis
Office
Dillo Day hasn’t always been a mini-Lola, so students should expect for the quality of acts to decline in a recession year based on:
1. Limited dollars
2. Decreased artist availability due to less tours (people are spending less on concerts)
Dillo Day probably won’t rebound until 2011, so rejoice young sophomores!
Just Saying...
May 27, 2009 at 11:41 am
Just Saying: Nearly all of A&O’s acts this year (Death Cab, Ludacris, RJD2) have been better than most of these Dillo acts. I’ll single out N.E.R.D. as a good choice.
So, Just Saying, you might want to resign now before the impeachment trials begin.
Sorry, but we have to
May 27, 2009 at 1:55 pm
A&O isn’t restricted to one day a year to bring artists. They can work with artists and pick days that work well for their tour dates.
Just Saying...
May 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm
an a&o has A LOT More money you idiot!
anonymous
May 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Bring the Ramones back again. I think the important ones are still alive.
Jerk
May 27, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Can Mayfest exec members stop posting on this article? You guys failed. We all do. No biggie. Do better next year. Just goes to show: Mayfest needs more money. Start working on it, kids.
Begin hate comments.
Weston
May 27, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I’m THUPER EXCITED
can’t imagine any respected artist saying that
lol
May 28, 2009 at 12:05 am