The Roots Picnic to Expand to New York City

June 6, 2016


Normally held in Philadelphia over the last nine years, The Roots will bring their Roots Picnic to New York City this October with a two-day event slated for October 1-2 in Bryant Park.

Among those scheduled to perform include an opening night jam with D’Angelo and John Mayer backed by The Roots while the second night is billed as a “love letter to NYC” featuring Wu-Tang Clan, David Byrne and Nile Rodgers all performing backed by The Roots. Also scheduled to perform are Trombone Shorty, X Ambassadors and others.

Tickets will go on sale June 10 at 10 AM via Ticketmaster.

October 1:
The Roots
D’Angelo
John Mayer
X Ambassadors
Kevin Gates
Jeremih
Stretch & Bobbitto
Everyday People feat DJ Moma
Comedy Set from Jerrod Carmichael
DJ Questlove
Lady Leshurr
Emily Wells
Chargaux
SMSHNG HRTS
Chill Moody

October 2:
The Roots
Wu Tang Clan
David Byrne
Nile Rodgers
Trombone Shorty
Swizz Beatz
Deerhoof
EPMD
Black Thought’s Live Mixtape featuring Styles P x Royce da 5’9 x Freddie Gibbs and DJ J Period
Echosmith
Lil Uzi Vert
Daniel “Bambatta” Marley
Yuna
Comedy Set from Neal Brennan
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Grits & Biscuits
Bibi Bourelly

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