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Aaron May tops ‘Empire State of Mind’ concert

Aaron May tops ‘Empire State of Mind’ concert

University Union partners with the Lambda Sigma Upsilon fraternity for Saturday’s Bandersnatch show.

Story and Photos by Maya Lockwood
Published: November 14, 2023
University Union and Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Incorporated hosted Bandersnatch: Empire State of Mind on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Goldstein Auditorium. Aaron May surveys the crowd before singing a fan favorite chosen by the audience.
Photo by Maya Lockwood
Aaron May (right) surveys Saturday’s crowd at the “Empire State of Mind” concert in Goldstein Auditorium.

Up-and-coming rapper Aaron May headlined Saturday’s “Empire State Of Mind,” University Union’s latest installment for its series of concerts with emerging musical artists.

From Houston, May has found a following among hip-hop fans for soul-infused tracks like “Let Go” and “Ride.”

DJ sets by Waffle Vaflya and Valantonio opened the Goldstein Auditorium show, which was a collaboration between UU and Lambda Sigma Upsilon fraternity.

Waffle Vaflya plays a dj set following DJ Valantonio at Bandersnatch: Empire State of Mind on Saturday night.
Photo by Maya Lockwood
Waffle Vaflya plays a DJ set during the “Empire State of Mind” concert on Saturday.