2008 Woodie Awards
Hilton, Messina nab final spots for spring show
Kelley Dunn
Issue date: 3/28/08 Section: The Arts
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"Hilton brings a pop-culture feature to the stage, in addition to his music," SAB President Ainsley Onstott said. "Messina is a well-known country icon, and when the opportunity was presented [to book her], we jumped on it.
"There seem to be so many country fans on campus, and [Messina] seemed like the perfect fit," Onstott said.
Hilton and Messina join rapper Chingy and rock bands The Starting Line and Augustana to round out the acts for the "Rock, Rap, and Rawhide"-themed concert.
The show, which will take place on April 26 at the newly opened Chaifetz Arena, will start at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m., Onstott said.
In addition to the concert, there will be a carnival with rides, game booths run by student groups and refreshments upon entrance.
"Students with a SLU ID will receive a free wristband ... which will provide them with unlimited ride access," Onstott said. "Booths will require tokens to play that can be purchased at the event. Tickets won at the booth[s] will be turned in for a raffle for substantial prizes, which will be drawn during the concert later that evening."
SAB planned the spring event with help from the Student Government Association.
"[SGA] helped formulate the initial idea of [the carnival]," SGA President Andrew Clifton said. "We've mainly helped with funding and financial resources ... We've also tried to help on the school end, such as booking the arena parking lot and things like that."
With all of the hype surrounding Spring Fever, some students were expecting more from the announced acts.
"I think it would have been better to see just one big band, as opposed to many [smaller ones]," junior Marybeth Logue said. "It's always awesome to have someone that everyone knows."
Freshman Stacie Turner, however, said that she understands the reasoning behind booking a variety of acts.
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