If you haven’t been to The Roots Jam Session here in NY, you’ve definitely been missing out. Past surprise performers during the Jam Session included Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, Queen Latifah, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kid Cudi, and more, while past high-profile attendees includes Jay Z, Tom Cruise, Prince, Beyoncè, Bill Maher, Dave Chappelle, & Black Eyed Peas.

Well if you’ve never had the chance to attend the Jam Session, you’re in luck. We just got word that it will continue in 2010 and the first show kicking off the night before the Grammys.

In the spirit of innovation and the discovery of new talent, the Jam Session Team have also launched a logo design contest in conjunction with their 2010 Jam. Continue reading for contest information.

Exclusively run through @RootsJamSession twitter page, the contest calls for artists, designers and fans across the nation to create a logo integrating the words “Roots” “Jam” & “Session” and to then twitter their logo or link to their artwork to @RootsJamSession along with the hashtag #RootsJam in the tweet. The winner of the contest will not only have the chance to create this year’s logo but also be given the chance to attend the anticipated, invite only live experience. The logo contest remains open to the public until 11:59 pm PST on January 7, 2010. The winner will be announced via twitter (@rootsjamsession) in early January 2010.