Ever since the dopest hip hop band in the whole wide world threw their big Picnic concert in Philly last year, errrone’s been asking “Whens the next one?” Some of you may have seen pictures here and there or read about it on a buncha blogs, but lemme just tell you being there and witnessing all that in the flesh, shit was bananas (aside from the 200-degree weather). I have to say watching Gnarls Barkely perform with a tuxedo-suited band (that included Quest in full attire too) was the absolute highlight.

Well kids, it’s almost June, you know what that means? It’s officiallllllllllllll. The Roots Picnic this year is June 5-7th. You can get your tickets online, or you can get the hookup through 215mag. Yep you heard right. They’re giving away a VIP package deal that includes admission to the pre-party, paid transportation via Amtrak (East Coast only though, sorry), teo nights at the Hotel Hyatt, dinner for two, a signed copy of a limited edition Philly 360 degree book featuring The Roots plus a gift basket of goodies from Philly’s finest establishments. The only catch is that you have to sign up for it here and wait for them to get back to you via email when they pick winners by random on May 29th. Wait, was that really a catch? Not really, so what you waitin for?

Oh did I mention this years lineup?

Her (Santigold)

Him (Asher Roth)

These dudes (The Black Keys)

Them (TV On The Radio)

Oh yeah plus them (if you need me to tell you who they are then you are on the wrong blog)

backed by these guys (Antibalas)

and these guys, of course.

Don’t ever say Catzie didn’t do nothing for ya.