Apparently the original one-date show sold out in 20 minutes, prompting the organization of a second show, which went on sale today at 4pm Hungary time and are probably already sold out. Despite the $100 ticket price ($83+ an unbelieveable $17 ticketmaster surcharge), I actually checked airfares – unfortunately in the $700/person range. I think if I’d found anything for less than five-hundred I would seriously consider going. This is like the Woodstock of hip-hop.

A small consolation was that I also saw that the Roots will be playing in Hungary at the reportedly lame-o Volt Festival this summer. The Sziget Festival is also shaping up to be a bit on the weak side, leaning way too far towards washed-up or second-tier rock acts than anything contemporary. But I guess this is the price we pay for being a small, quiet country with no terrorists or crazy people shooting each other.