The Roots Picnic, Public Enemy Shows

Depsite their new gig, The Roots have announced the second annual Roots Picnic on June 6th. The Roots will play two sets and back Public Enemy as they perform It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back in its entirety. The Black Keys, TV on the Radio, Santigold and Busdriver are among the other performers. The Roots will head out again with Public Enemy later this year, to continue the It Takes a Nation performances. [www.billboard.com]