Grammy Award winning musical group "The Roots" will be appearing in a live, special performance on The Garden Stage @ Studio Square NYC on May 4th, 2011 at 7PM.

Astoria, NY (PRWEB) March 15, 2011

This special musical event will launch the Studio Square NYC Summer Event Series 2011, a conglomeration of musical performances, festivals and special events taking place at Studio Square NYC from May through October.

Tickets are being sold exclusively through Studio Square NYC’s website @ http://www.studiosquarenyc.com. This performance is open to fans 21 years of age or older and General Admission seats are priced at $40. A select number of VIP tickets will be available through the Studio Square Events office. For info on VIP tickets, fans should e-mail Jessica(at)studiosquarenyc(dot)com.

About Studio Square NYC

Studio Square NYC is an event and entertainment destination unparalleled in the Metro NYC market. Comprised of over 100,00 square feet, Studio Square NYC boasts eight unique private event spaces, an 8,000 sq. ft. open-air roof deck with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and a 20,000 sq. ft. Garden open to the general public. For more info on Studio Square NYC, visit http://www.studiosquarenyc.com.

About The Roots

The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson recording on the DefJam label. The band’s live sets are frequently hailed as the best in the genre. The group was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2011, winning three including Best R&B Album. For more info on The Roots, visit http://www.theroots.com.

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Peter Mason, EVP Sales & Marketing
Studio Square NYC
718-361-3106