The Roots Concert History

The Roots, also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Square Roots and The Foundation, is 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.

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The Roots Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 36)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 29, 2009
The Roots Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Sep 26, 2009
Common / De La Soul / Ludacris / Nas / The Roots Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 21, 2009

Live Filming

Living Colour / The Roots

Jimmy Fallon Band Bench

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Studio 6A, 30 Rockefeller Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 21, 2009
The Roots Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Sep 19, 2009
Common / The Roots / Elizabeth The Band

Common / The Roots at Velvet Room

Velvet Room Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Sep 15, 2009
The Roots / Marley Marl / KWAMÉ / BLK JKS / Dice Raw / Jay Electronica
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Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Sep 12, 2009
Common / The Roots / Elevator Fight / Colin Munroe / Elizabeth The Band

Common / The Roots at The Shrine

The Shrine Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 08, 2009
The Roots Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Sep 04, 2009
Biz Markie / The Roots
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Music Box, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Sep 01, 2009
The Roots Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Aug 30, 2009
Langston Hughes' Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods / Hollywood Bowl Orchestra / NNENNA FREELON / The Roots / Jessye Norman Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 10, 2009
The Roots / The Jam Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Aug 09, 2009
Rock the Bells
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / Nas / The Roots / Common / Busta Rhymes / House of Pain / Big Boi / Reflection Eternal / Tech N9ne / RZA / KRS-One / Sage Francis / Slaughterhouse / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Raekwon / K'naan / The Knux / Supernatural / Necro / Eyedea & Abilities / Buckshot / Chali 2na / Pete Rock / Psycho Realm / Mystik Journeymen / Alchemist / Tabi Bonney / B. Dolan / Mickey Factz / Krizz Kaliko Show all bands
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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Aug 08, 2009
Nas / Ice Cube / Busta Rhymes / Common / The Roots / Tech N9ne / House of Pain / K'naan / Raekwon / Big Boi / RZA / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / KRS-One / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Murs / Slaughterhouse / Sage Francis / Evidence / Chali 2na / GZA/Geniu...
Nas / Ice Cube / Busta Rhymes / Common / The Roots / Tech N9ne / House of Pain / K'naan / Raekwon / Big Boi / RZA / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / KRS-One / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Murs / Slaughterhouse / Sage Francis / Evidence / Chali 2na / GZA/Genius / Eyedea & Abilities / Necro / Reflection Eternal / The Knux / Psycho Realm / Buckshot / Mickey Factz / Tabi Bonney / B. Dolan / Supernatural / Mystik Journeymen / Evidence & Alchemist / Dj Nino Carta Show all bands
Rock the Bells 2009 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Aug 07, 2009
Wesli Band / Reggae / Afro Beat / Groov / The Roots / DUB Divan Orange Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Aug 06, 2009
Rock The Bells
Nas / Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / The Roots / Big Boi / Common / Busta Rhymes / Chali 2na / Eyedea & Abilities / La Coka Nostra
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
Aug 04, 2009
The Roots / The Jam Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Aug 02, 2009
Cutting Edge Music Festival
"Cutting Edge Music Festival" / The Roots / Bedouin Soundclash / illScarlett / Moneen / Rebel Emergency / Grand Analog / Dinosaur Bones / I65 / Candy Coated Killahz / Johnny Alexander / Andy C / Jungle Drummer / DJ Fu / Marcus Visionary / Lush / Everfresh Show all bands
Bingeman's Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Aug 01, 2009
The Roots

Osheaga Festival

Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Aug 01, 2009 –
Aug 02, 2009
Osheaga 2009 (sets I saw)
Coldplay / Arctic Monkeys / The Decemberists / The Ting Tings / Rufus Wainwright / The Roots / Elbow / Crystal Castles / La Roux / Cursive / Eagles of Death Metal / Donavon Frankenreiter / The Beatnuts / The Rural Alberta Advantage / Kitty, Daisy & Lewis / Naive New Beaters / Gentleman Reg / Beast / Hey Rosetta! / Parlovr / The Honey Brothers / Silver Starling Show all bands
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Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Jul 30, 2009
Passion Pit / Cobra Starship / Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt / Theophilus London / Drake / The Roots / Heartsrevolution Webster Hall New York, New York, United States

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Jun 4 - 6, 2004
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Jun 4 - 6, 2004
 Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 22 concerts
2025 46 concerts
2024 44 concerts
2023 51 concerts
2022 29 concerts
2021 14 concerts
2020 9 concerts
2019 39 concerts
2018 39 concerts
2017 45 concerts
2016 46 concerts
2015 42 concerts
2014 40 concerts
2013 40 concerts
2012 59 concerts
2011 49 concerts
2010 71 concerts
2009 93 concerts
2008 153 concerts
2007 137 concerts
2006 85 concerts
2005 80 concerts
2004 93 concerts
2003 126 concerts
2002 55 concerts
2001 40 concerts
2000 45 concerts
1999 91 concerts
1998 17 concerts
1997 70 concerts
1996 28 concerts
1995 44 concerts
1994 6 concerts
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