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The Roots Picnic had a rough day on Saturday, with the rain-soaked start of the weekend-long Fairmount Park festival marred by hours-long delays that angered concertgoers and overshadowed top ...
To say this year’s Roots Picnic was an uncomfortable festival experience is an understatement. Yet, some bright spots made the event’s catastrophic start slightly worth all the turmoil.
The Roots Picnic organizers responded with support, reposting D’Angelo’s message and adding, “We’re sending love and keeping him in our thoughts as he continues to heal!” ...
Attendees to the Roots Picnic on Saturday took to social media to complain that there were long lines, entry issues dur to rain and concerns over delays for performer sets throughout the day. "The ...
Roots Picnic 2025 was more than just a music festival; it was a celebration of Black culture and community. The event featured a variety of food vendors offering local flavors, ...
The post D’Angelo to Headline Roots Picnic in 2025 appeared first on Consequence. D’Angelo will headline the Roots Picnic in 2025, marking a rare live performance for the R&B icon. Last year ...
Roots Picnic is back for 2025, and the headliners are once again top-notch. On Monday, February 17, the Roots and Live Nation announced that the headliners for the annual event include D’Angelo ...
The Roots Picnic—Philadelphia’s annual celebration of music, Black culture and Hip-Hop royalty—hit a serious sour note on its opening day, prompting comparisons to the disastrous Fyre ...
Roots Picnic 2025 Recap First Half Of Roots Picnic Started On Rocky Note, Second Half Slightly Improved. This year's Roots Picnic was marred by poor weather, soggy grounds, and general ...
Security top of mind ahead of Roots Picnic weekend after mass shooting in Fairmount Park 01:56. Philadelphia police are beefing up security now that the Roots Picnic weekend has arrived.
Black Thought of The Roots discusses how the band approaches different types of shows as the members prepare for their Aug. 9 ...