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The Roots with Special Guest Tierra WhackAtlantic City · Sun, Jan 17, 2027

8:00 PM local time
Hard Rock Live at Etess ArenaAtlantic City, NJ
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The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack takes place at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City, NJ on Sunday, January 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Hip-Hop/Rap / Trap (Concerts).

The line-up includes The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Tierra Whack.

General on-sale starts Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.

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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena holds around 5,000 people.

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Nearest station
Bally's Bus Center · Bus station · 1.1 km · 18 min walk
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The Roots at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Support
DJ Jazzy Jeff, Tierra Whack
The Roots on stage(est.)
9:30 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 5 min
Expected finish(est.)
10:35 PM
Getting there
Bally's Bus Center, 1.1 km (18 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Ticket limit
There is an 8 ticket limit for this event.
Please note
Hard Rock ADA Sales Info +1 (609) 449-6037 BoxOffice@hrhcac.com

What to expect: recent setlist

From Downtown Greensboro, Greensboro on September 19, 2026

  1. 1Move On Up (Curtis Mayfield)
  2. 2Proceed
  3. 3Dynamite!
  4. 4Stay Cool
  5. 5Jungle Boogie (Kool & the Gang)
  6. 6Act Too (Love of My Life)
  7. 7You Got Me
  8. 8Here I Come
  9. 9I Can't Help It / The World is a Ghetto (War)
  10. 10Wake Up Everybody (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes)
  11. 11The Seed (2.0)
  12. 12Step Into the Realm
  13. 13Clones
  14. 14Web
  15. 15What They Do

Most played songs on this tour

  • You Got Me×13
  • Proceed×10
  • What They Do×10
  • The Next Movement×10
  • Change (Makes You Want to Hustle)×8
  • Jungle Boogie×7
  • The Seed (2.0)×7
  • Step Into the Realm×7
  • Clones×7
  • Gimme Some More×7

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Roots

Line-up

About The Roots

The Roots are an American hip-hop band formed in 1987 by rapper Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia. The Roots serve as the house band on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, having served in the same role on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from 2009 to 2014. The regular members of The Roots on The Tonight Show are Captain Kirk Douglas (guitar), Mark Kelley (bass), James Poyser (keyboards), Ian Hendrickson-Smith (saxophone), Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson (sousaphone), Stro Elliot, Dave Guy (trumpet), Kamal Gray (keyboards), and Raymond Angry (keyboards).

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
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Capacity
5,000
Accessible seating
Call Ticketmaster at 800-877-7575 or ADA ticket purchases and group sales please call venue at 609-449-6037. Email: BoxOffice@hrhcac.com
Venue rules
Items not allowed: No weapons No outside food or beverages No cameras No recording devices of any kind No illegal drugs
Children
All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. Appropriate adult supervision is required. Some performances may not be suitable for young children and venue management reserves the right to refuse admission for any reason. Children of any age may NOT attend a concert of performance deemed 18 or 21 to enter. Please see event details on Hard Rock.com for specific age restrictions by event.
Box office
Wednesday - Friday: 3PM - 7PM Saturday: 2PM - 8PM Sunday: Noon - 4PM Box Office will remain open one hour after event start time on show nights.
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The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack: FAQs

When is The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack?

The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack is scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack taking place?

At Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

How much are tickets for The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will The Roots play?

At their most recent show (September 19, 2026, Greensboro) The Roots played 15 songs, including Move On Up, Proceed, Dynamite!, Stay Cool, and Jungle Boogie.

Does The Roots have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Roots has 2 upcoming dates, including Chicago (Jan 15) and Bethlehem (Jan 16).

Who is supporting The Roots at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena?

The line-up also includes DJ Jazzy Jeff and Tierra Whack.

What time does The Roots go on stage?

The Roots is expected on stage around 9:30 PM, after DJ Jazzy Jeff and Tierra Whack. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is The Roots's set?

Recent shows ran to 15 songs, about 1 hr, 5 min on stage, so expect to finish around 10:35 PM.

The Roots with Special Guest Tierra Whack

Sun, Jan 17, 2027

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