Walk In Lay Down

Walk In Lay Down

Walk In Lay Down (commonly referred to as WILD [ [http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Walk+In,+Lay+Down+(Washington+University,+St.+Louis+concert) Definition of Walk In, Lay Down] ] ) is a concert event held in the Brookings Quadrangle at Washington University in St. Louis twice each year since 1973. The concert is named for an old tradition in which students would bring sofas into the quad and lie on them while watching the performances. This tradition is still allowed but is no longer commonplace. In fall 2007 the University attempted to revive this tradition by supplying inflatable couches for use during the concert [http://media.www.studlife.com/media/storage/paper337/news/2007/09/28/News/New-Wild.Policies.Cause.Mixed.Reactions-2999025.shtml?xmlsyn=1 Student Life - New WILD policies cause mixed reactions] ] . WILD is sponsored by the Washington University Student Union and is produced by the student group Team 31 Productions ( [http://team31.wustl.edu Official Site] ) and is regarded as one of the biggest social events on campus each semester [ [http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drlife_2520_brief.php The WUSTL page on USNews college rankings] . WILD is mentioned under "Most popular cultural and campus events" ] . WILD is free to University students and faculty, and students may purchase tickets for visitors. Drinking on the day of WILD is very commonplace and students who are over 21 are allowed to bring one six-pack of beer cans to the event [ [http://wild.wustl.edu/policies.html WILD policies] ] . Held at the beginning of the fall semester and the end of the spring semester, WILD generally features several local bands and one or two nationally known recording artists or groups. Recent headliners at WILD include Guster, Ben Folds, and Lil' Jon & the Eastside Boyz.

2008 Fall WILD

2008 Fall WILD will occur on October 11, 2008. It will be a stop on the Hip Hop Live tour which features Talib Kweli, David Banner and Little Brother backed by the 10 piece Rhythm Roots All Stars. In addition, Kid Sister and St. Louis rapper Nite Owl will appear as openers.

2008 Spring WILD

2008 Spring WILD occured on April 25, 2008. It featured George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars as the headliner and Under the Influence of Giants and Will Hoge as opening acts [ [http://media.www.studlife.com/media/storage/paper337/news/2008/03/20/press/W.i-l.d.Opening.Acts.Announced-3276766.shtml Student Life: Spring 2008 WILD] ] .

Due to weather restrictions, Under the Influence of Giants were unable to preform.

2007 Fall WILD

2007 Fall WILD was on Saturday September 29, 2007, featuring Lupe Fiasco, DJ Unk, Sugarhill Gang and Kid Beyond.

2007 Spring WILD

2007 Spring WILD was on Friday, April 27, 2007, featuring OK GO, Reel Big Fish, and Cut Chemist.

Past WILDs

The following is a chronology of past WILDs. [http://team31.wustl.edu/past.html Past Bands at WILD] ]

Other Performers

The following musical acts have also performed at WILD:
* The Romantics
* The Busboys
* Greg Allman
* Dickey Betts
* R.E.M.
* Chuck Berry
* Hieroglyphics

ee also

Campus Life at Washington University in St. Louis

References

External links

* [http://team31.wustl.edu Team31/WILD Official Site]


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