J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Mary J. Headline 40th Annual Bumbershoot Fest

(AllHipHop News) Organizers revealed the lineup for the 40th Annual Bumbershoot festival that takes place each year in Seattle, Washington. Rappers J. Cole and Jay Electronic will join Mary J. Blige and hundreds of bands that are slated to play at Bumbershoot, which takes place from September 4-6th at the Seattle Center. Sources told AllHipHop.com […]

(AllHipHop News) Organizers revealed the lineup for the 40th Annual Bumbershoot festival that takes place each year in Seattle, Washington. Rappers J. Cole and Jay Electronic will join Mary J. Blige and hundreds of bands that are slated to play at Bumbershoot, which takes place from September 4-6th at the Seattle Center. Sources told AllHipHop.com that J. Cole, the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint, would be brining out a surprise guest. “Bumbershoot has a strong history of showcasing emerging talent alongside veteran superstars. This year for our 40th Festival, we’re excited to have artists that span more than four decades of phenomenal music,” stated Chris Porter, Programming Director for One Reel’s Festival Division. “With this roster of talent, we’re truly offering a music lineup that will engage and entertain people of all ages and interests.”In addition to J. Cole, Jay Electronica and Mary J. Blige, artists like legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, Weezer, Hole, Ozomatli, Solomon Burke, Booker T., Anvil and The Decemberists will grace the stage. Tickets for the show arrange from $22-$50 and will go on sale to the general public on Friday (June 4th) via Ticketmaster.