The Roots 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
Feb 22, 2019
The Roots The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 05, 2019
The Roots
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Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Dec 31, 2018
The Roots Coca-Cola Roxy, The Battery Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Dec 28, 2018
The Roots / Victory Boyd The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Dec 27, 2018
The Roots The Wellmont Theater Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Dec 26, 2018
The Roots

The Roots at House of Blues (December 26, 2018)

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House of Blues Boston Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 12, 2018
The Roots / The Soul Rebels / Red Baraat Starlight Theatre Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Sep 29, 2018
The Roots
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Global Event Center at WinStar World Casino & Resort Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Sep 15, 2018
Tennessee Roots Jam
The Roots / Dustin Lynch / Elle King / Booker T / the isley brothers / Project Pat / JJ Julius
The New Daisy Theatre Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Sep 08, 2018
The Roots / Hot 8 Brass Band / Larkin Poe
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Gathering Place Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Aug 31, 2018
The Roots / Royce da 5'9" Chene Park Amphitheater Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 05, 2018
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at Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Aug 04, 2018 –
Aug 05, 2018
The Summer Spirit Festival 2018
Nas / Erykah Badu / The Roots / Anderson .Paak / Daniel Caesar / Bilal / Maségo / Rapsody / Raheem DeVaughn / Method Man & Redman / Lion Babe / Lizzo / Phony Ppl / The Free Nationals / Bryan J / DJ Quicksilva / Ms. Kim & Scooby
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jul 22, 2018
The Roots
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Woodland park zoo Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jul 21, 2018
The Roots

Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts

Oregon Zoo Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 20, 2018
The Roots
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Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 14, 2018
Cruilla: Barcelona Summer Festival
"Cruilla: Barcelona Summer Festival" / David Byrne / Orbital / Justice / The Roots / Chase & Status / Ben Howard / SOJA / Izal / Els Catarres / Fatoumata Diawara / Ramon Mirabet / Belako / Elefantes / The New Raemon / Nuria Graham / We The Lion / "La Fura Dels Baus" / Albert Hammond Jr. Show all bands
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Parc del Fòrum Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Jul 13, 2018
North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam)
"North Sea Jazz Festival" (Rotterdam) / D'Angelo / Emeli Sandé / The Roots / The O'Jays / Gary Clark Jr. / Snarky Puppy / Marcus Miller / R+R=NOW / Robert Glasper / Terrace Martin / Christian Scott / Taylor McFerrin / Derrick Hodge / Roy Hargrove quintet / BadBadNotGood / Ibeyi / Carla Bley / WIZKID / Charles Lloyd / Stanley Clarke / Kurt Elling / Willie Colon / Maria Schneider Orchestra / Ruthie Foster / Tord Gustavsen Trio / Moonchild / Hannah Williams / Durand Jones & The Indications Show all bands
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Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Jul 12, 2018 –
Jul 14, 2018
Festival Cruïlla 2018
Ben Howard / The Roots / Jessie Ware / SOJA / Justice / David Byrne / Orbital / LP / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / Seasick Steve / Fatoumata Diawara / Jack White / Camille / The Last Internationale / Kygo / N.E.R.D. / Bomba Estéreo / Albert Hammond Jr / Enrique Bunbury / La Pegatina / Bugzy Malone / Lori Meyers / Izal / Joana Serrat / Gilberto Gil / Nudozurdo / Belako / Núria Graham / La Fura Dels Baus / Prophets of Rage / Els Catarres / The New Raemon / Elefantes / Blaumut / Ramon Mirabet / Joan Dausà / Mi Capitán / La M.O.D.A. / We The Lion (PE) / Always Drinking Marching Band / Aquelarre de Cervera / Rolling Vibes Collective Show all bands
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Parc del Fòrum Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Jul 09, 2018
The Roots / Nneka Tanzbrunnen Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Rock am Ring 2004
Jun 4 - 6, 2004
 Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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The F.O.R.C.E Live
Sep 3, 2023
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF)
May 27 - 29, 2000
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [087-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [089-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [090-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [091-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [094-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [095-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [097-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [098-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Christophermarco

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [099-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Christophermarco

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [100-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Christophermarco

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [101-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Christophermarco

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS on Oct 24, 2015 [102-small]

Passion Pit / The Roots / Walk the Moon / St. Lucia / BORNS
Oct 24, 2015
 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Christophermarco

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2024 8 concerts
2023 46 concerts
2022 23 concerts
2021 7 concerts
2020 6 concerts
2019 32 concerts
2018 30 concerts
2017 38 concerts
2016 36 concerts
2015 32 concerts
2014 30 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 47 concerts
2011 40 concerts
2010 62 concerts
2009 87 concerts
2008 142 concerts
2007 131 concerts
2006 74 concerts
2005 62 concerts
2004 62 concerts
2003 74 concerts
2002 35 concerts
2001 28 concerts
2000 27 concerts
1999 29 concerts
1998 6 concerts
1997 28 concerts
1996 12 concerts
1995 21 concerts
1994 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Roots had?

The Roots has had 1,292 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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