This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.
The Main
21+
610 E 6th St.
Also playing at The Main on Fri, Mar 15
SXSW Gaming Opening Party (8:00pm)
Questlove (10:00pm)
Drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and member of The Roots - Questlove, is the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group. He is the Musical Director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where his beloved Roots crew serves as house band. Beyond that, this 4-time GRAMMY Award winning musician's indisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from D'Angelo to Eminem to Jay-Z. Questlove has also released two books including the New York Times bestseller Mo’ Meta Blues and Soul Train: The Music, Dance and Style of a Generation. One of his latest endeavors includes scoring Chris Rock’s film, Top Five, and also working as the music supervisor. He also recently produced the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton, alongside Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tarik "Black Thought" Trotter. He will also serve as the Executive Music Producer and Composer on the A&E Mini Series “Roots.”
Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Festival Wristband, Film Badge, Interactive Badge
From: Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Hip-hop / rap
Subgenre: Soul
Event Type: Showcase