The Roots's 2008 Concert History

The Roots, also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Square Roots and The Foundation, are an influential, Grammy winning hip hop group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, famed for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. Inspired by the "hip-hop band" concept pioneered by Stetsasonic, the Roots themselves have garnered critical acclaim and influenced later hip-hop and R&B acts.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 18, 2008
The Roots Salles des Fêtes de Thônex Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Nov 17, 2008
The Roots Eulachhalle Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
Nov 07, 2008
The Roots University of Alaska, Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Nov 01, 2008
The Roots / Gym Class Heroes / Estelle Washington Avenue Armory Albany, New York, United States
Oct 31, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots / Estelle Asbury Park Convention Hall Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Oct 30, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots / Estelle Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 30, 2008
Oct 28, 2008
The Roots / Gym Class Heroes

The Roots/Gym Class Heroes

Roseland Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Oct 26, 2008
The Roots South Oval Columbus, Ohio, United States
Oct 25, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots / Estelle / Halloween Havoc Intersection Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Oct 24, 2008
The Roots / Estelle / Gym Class Heroes Congress Theater Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 23, 2008
The Roots / Gym Class Heroes / Estelle The Rave/Eagles Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 21, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / Estelle / The Roots Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado, United States
Oct 19, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots / Estelle House of Blues Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 18, 2008
The Roots / Gym Class Heroes
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Event Center Arena, SJSU San Francisco, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 18, 2008
Oct 17, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 16, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots City National Grove of Anaheim Anaheim, California, United States
Oct 15, 2008
The Roots / Gym Class Heroes Viejas Arena San Diego, California, United States
Oct 14, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots Marquee Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Oct 12, 2008
The Roots / Estelle / Gym Class Heroes / The Cool Kids The Backyard Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 11, 2008
Gym Class Heroes / The Roots / Estelle Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas, United States
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Rap
Soul
Southern Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Alternative Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
East Coast Hip Hop
Conscious Hip Hop
Political Hip Hop
Philly Rap
UK Reggae
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2013 35 concerts
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2011 39 concerts
2010 62 concerts
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2008 142 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Roots had?

The Roots has had 1,306 concerts.

What genre is The Roots?

The Roots is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Soul, Southern Hip Hop, Gangster Rap, Alternative Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Political Hip Hop, Philly Rap, UK Reggae, and Dub Poetry.

When is the next The Roots concert?

The next The Roots concert is on May 11, 2024 at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, United States.

When was the last The Roots concert?

The last The Roots concert was on February 18, 2024 at Marina Green in Long Beach, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Rebelution / Ice Cube / The Roots / Artikal Sound System / Bikini Trill / Boostive / Bumpin Uglies / Fortunate Youth / Iam Tongi / J Boog / Kolohe Kai / Protoje / SOJA / The Green / Too $hort / Tropidelic / Tunnel Vision.

What setlist does The Roots play live?

The songs that The Roots performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 30, 2023 concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California, United States:

  1. I'd Wait a Million Years
  2. Don't Pull Your Love
  3. Heaven Knows
  4. Sooner or Later
  5. Things I Should Have Said
  6. Baby Hold On
  7. Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
  8. Let's Live for Today

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