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Tom Morello, Rise Against To Play Minneapolis 'Defend Minnesota' Benefit Jan. 30

Proceeds support the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, with probes into the ICE shootings ongoing.

Overview

  • First Avenue will host the all-ages event on Friday, Jan. 30, with doors at 10:30 a.m. CT and performances from noon to 2 p.m.
  • Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day-of, available through AXS.
  • Tom Morello headlines alongside Rise Against, Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, with additional special guests promised.
  • Organizers describe the show as a space for solidarity, resistance and community action, with Morello framing it as an explicit protest of ICE’s tactics.
  • Authorities have placed the agents involved in the killings on administrative leave pending investigations, and local reports say protesters plan to continue demonstrations on the day of the show.