The Roots Picnic NYC Lineup: D’Angelo And John Mayer To Headline Bryant Park Music Festival

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The original Roots Picnic just took place in Philadelphia this past weekend, for it’s ninth year, but the festivities aren’t over. The hip hop and neo soul band, The Roots has announced it will host another festival in New York City in October, Billboard reported Monday.

Headlined by The Roots, D’Angelo and John Mayer, the Roots Picnic NYC will take place in Bryant Park Oct.1 and 2. Check out the full Roots Picnic NYC lineup below. Tickets will be available starting Friday at 1 a.m. The Roots Picnic will be the first ticketed music event to take place at Bryant Park.

In addition to musical performances, patrons can expect curated food, comedy and DJ parties, among other and a host of surprises, Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson told Billboard.

The Roots Picnic NYC Lineup

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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