FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Roots Perform at The University of Maine

The student government at the University of Maine has announced that the hip-hop group The Roots will play in concert at the University field house on March 20^th.

Originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Roots are famous for performing a jazzy, eclectic type of hip-hop, which includes live instruments. Their first album was released in 1993 and they have shared music with a many artists from different genres. The Roots are a very bright and entertaining group that have influenced many rap and R&B acts. Today the roots are currently most famous for being the house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

The group’s original lineup consisted of Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter (MC) and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson on the drums. The two met at the Philadelphia High School for Performing Arts. After working together for a few years they added bassist Josh “the Rubber band” Abrams and Scott Storch on the keyboard. The group is very supportive of their Philadelphia roots and show lots of support for local causes and sporting events.

According to Student Government the roots were at the top of the request list for students this year. Openings for the band were hard to come by. March 20^th seemed to be the only opening the band had for months.

Many students are excited for the upcoming concert. The roots previously performed at the University in April of 2001.

Tickets have been on sale since Thursday January 21^st and are still available at umainetix.com. For students tickets are running for $15 and $20 for the general public.

For any questions contact the Student government on Firstclass.

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