Cashmere Cat performance draws a packed Fall concert

On Thursday, Oct. 22, students found a new artist to “Adore.”

At World Cafe Live, Cashmere Cat and special guest Masego blared their music to a packed two-story performance room. Strobe lights and intense electric dance music filled the venue on 30th and Walnut streets.

Masego mixed elements of jazz with electronic music and beat boxing. Cashmere Cat, who was chosen in response to the popular EDM scene at Penn, had concertgoers dancing for his entire performance.

Students praised the Social Planning and Events Committee for choosing World Cafe Live as the venue.

“It’s very close to Penn and really convenient,” College freshman Navya Dasari said. She elected to attend the concert after seeing Cashmere Cat perform during an Ariana Grande concert last year.

The concerts division of SPEC plays a pivotal role in both the fall concert and Spring Fling. “We brainstorm the artists we think will be [a] hit at Penn, contact agents, market the event, sell tickets and set up the dressing rooms,” College senior and SPEC Concerts Co-Director Spencer Jaffe said.

When SPEC chooses the musical groups for its fall concert, it doesn’t rely on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. “We try to get a more up-and-coming act,” Jaffe added. This criterion allows Penn students to see performers who will eventually grow in popularity for a fairly inexpensive price.

The performance was well attended and received overwhelming positive reactions. “SPEC should keep doing events like this and get more such artists; it was great!” College freshman Priyanshi Pokharna said.

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