Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Videos of yesteryears Dillo Day performers

Northwestern’s favorite day of the year looms, and I’m sure you don’t need any help getting excited for NU’s most debaucherous hours. Well, to help out anyway, here are a few videos of previous musical acts who graced Dillo Day with their presence. Also, don’t forget to get your, uhh, supplies, now.
Cake (2007)

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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Behind the scenes

Mayfest: Ted Leo to perform at Dillo Day

A more politically minded singer.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
dillo day

How Mayfest signed Common

What it took for the group to land the Chicago rapper.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

NU close to bringing Chicago rapper Common for Dillo Day

Though the contract has not been signed, both NU and the artist’s publicist expect the agreement to go through.

Saturday, May 26, 2007
Dillo Day

Photos from the concerts on Dillo Day 2007

A photo gallery of Dillo Day performances by The Roots, Lupe Fiasco and Cake.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Dillo Day

With days till Dillo, Mayfest digs in to prepare for The Roots

After booking the hip hop band for Dillo Day, Mayfest has less than four days to plan the concert.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
The Purple Line

Mayfest: The Roots to play Dillo Day

The Roots, a Philly-based hip hop group, are set to join the Dillo Day lineup, said Andrea Hart, one of Mayfest’s co-chairs, on Tuesday afternoon after receiving verbal confirmation from the group.
“The Roots have a broad-based appeal, and it was a band that we were already interested in,” said Hart, a Medill sophomore.
The act was [...]

Monday, May 14, 2007
Mayfest

Two weeks from Dillo Day, Mayfest planning in full force

Student committees spend months planning Mayfest but it’s not all for Dillo Day.