After feeling really sick for the past two weeks, I really needed something to bring my spirits up. Luckily, The Roots was what just what the doctor ordered!
This show was seriously off the chart. The group was extremely energized, which in return made the audience go crazy from the moment they stepped on stage. The main rapper is so incredibly talented and makes the task of rhyming at top speeds seem like a walk in the park. I secretly wish I had the ability to rap, and after watching this show, I may just have to start learning! I also wish I could dance in a hip-hop style (as many of the interns and my friends have probably heard me say). I think it may be easier for me to take a hip-hop class, so perhaps I’ll master the dance before the rap. ;-)
Because I’m a dork, one thing I really, really, loved was the sousaphone. I had no idea that it was used during their set, and was immediately filled with joy when I saw the musician pick it up and play it for the entire show.
Being completely honest, I have to say that my favorite part of the show was watching Quest work his magic on the drum set. There is something so incredibly hypnotic about watching a great drummer, and from the moment the show began, my eyes were glued to him.
I kept turning to Erin, our Educational Programming Director, and saying things like “I just really want to go up and give him a big hug” or “He is just such a cutie”. Probably not the typical response from the audience, but leave it to me to feel that way!
Great show, great audience, great night! I sincerely thank The Roots for coming to our campus and giving an amazing performance. Definitely going to be a hard act to top.
— Elizabeth Schlegel
