BADASS: The Roots headline Philly's Fourth of July Jam

Curated by ?uestlove, the line-up of performers at this year's Fourth of July Jam was announced today.

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BADASS: The Roots headline Philly's Fourth of July Jam

POSTED: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 1:00 PM
Filed Under: Events | Music
Have a funky Fourth with Earth Wind & Fire

So the government didn’t shut down after all. That should give you even more reason to celebrate America when July 4th rolls around. Okay, so that might not be the best reason, but the lineup of the annual Welcome America celebration’s featured concert should lift your spirits. Curated by Roots drummer/coolest guy in town ?uestlove, the Fourth of July Jam will feature performances from R&B cornerstones Earth Wind & Fire, yacht rock crooner Michael McDonald, fiery newcomer Sara Bareilles, and more. Of course The Roots themselves will be performing, making this a kind of sequel to the previous month’s Roots Picnic. Also slated is a 40th anniversary salute to Gamble & Huff’s Philadelphia International Records and the requisite fireworks display. It is the Fourth of July, after all.
 
The July 4th concert is free, and more information about the entire Welcome America festivities (including its sister celebration, Taste Of Philadelphia), is available at welcomeamerica.com.

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