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2008 Rock the Bells Festival - Dates, Venues, and Artist Lineup

Complete Guide to 2008 Rock the Bells Festival

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Following last year's breakthrough festival, Guerilla Union is back with another heavyweight lineup for Rock the Bells. The likes of Nas, Rakim, Mos Def, and A Tribe Called Quest will be performing new music from their upcoming albums. The prestigious hip-hop tour will visit 10 major cities in U.S. and Canada, beginning July 19 in Chicago, and ending August 30 in Vancouver.

Artist Lineup

  • A Tribe Called Quest
  • Nas
  • Mos Def
  • De La Soul
  • Rakim
  • Method Man & Redman
  • Raekwon
  • Ghostface
  • Immortal Technique
  • Dead Prez
  • Murs
  • Kidz In The Hall
  • The Pharcyde
  • Spank Rock
  • Santogold
  • Kid Sister
  • Wale
  • Flosstradamus
  • Jay Electronica
  • The Cool Kids

Tour Schedule

  • Sat 7/19 - Chicago, IL
  • Sun 7/20 - Toronto, ON
  • Sat 7/26 - Boston, MA
  • Sun 7/27 - New York, NY
  • Sat 8/2 - Miami, FL
  • Sun 8/3 - Philadelphia, PA
  • Sat 8/9 - Los Angeles, CA
  • Sat 8/16 - San Francisco, CA
  • Sat 8/23 - Denver, CO
  • Sat 8/30 - Vancouver, BC
Tickets are available via Guerillaunion.com. Pre-sale tickets are available from May 14th - 16th. Tickets are open to the public on May 17th.
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