Rock the Bells Fest Announces Lineup

The organizers behind Rock the Bells have announced this summer's rotating lineup, which includes performances from Nas, Damian Marley, Raekwon, Sage Francis, RZA, The Roots, Common, Big Boi, a reunited House of Pain and more. Ten North American cities will be hit by the roaming fest between June 27 and August 9. Among the stops are Toronto, New York, Boston, and Denver. Actual dates and venues will be announced soon.

Be sure to keep your eye on the events official site in the interim.

And here's a complete list of this year's confirmed artists:
Nas
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
The Roots
Common
Big Boi
KRS-One
House of Pain (with all original members, featuring La Coka Nostra)
Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli, Hi Tek)
Tech N9ne
RZA
Raekwon (Cuban Linx II)
Sage Francis
Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9," Crooked I)
M.O.P.
Charlie 2na
Necro
Eyedea & Abilities
Evidence
Alchemist
Psycho Realm
Mystic Jouneymen (Sunspot Jonez, Lucky I Am)
Mickey Facts
Tabi Bonney
Supernatural
Murs
Pete Rock
Slum Village (Baatin, T3, Elzhi)
Buckshot
K'naan

—The ARTISTdirect Staff
04.08.09