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Defend Minnesota: Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen arrives in Minneapolis to perform "Streets of Minneapolis".

January 30, 2026First AvenueMinneapolis, MN

Bruce Springsteen performed his new song “Streets of Minneapolis” at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis this afternoon. He was the special guest on a show that included Tom Morello, part of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The show was announced on Wednesday as a “Concert of solidarity and resistance to defend Minnesota”.
Tom Morello began his set with: “Brothers and sisters. Thank you for welcoming us to the Battle of Minneapolis. My friends, if it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, acts like fascism, dresses like fascism, talks like fascism, kills like fascism, and lies like fascism, brothers and sisters, it’s fucking fascism. It’s here. It’s now. It’s in my city, it’s in your city, and it must be resisted, protested, defended against, stood up to, exposed, ousted, overthrown, and driven out. By who? By you and by me. Minneapolis is an inspiration to the entire nation. You have heroically stood up against ICE, stood up against Trump, stood up against this terrible rising tide of state terror. You stood up for your neighbors, and for yourselves, for democracy, and for justice. Ain’t nobody coming to save us except us and brothers and sisters. You are showing the way. To that end, we would like to begin our program with an old Native American war chant. We encourage you to sing along. In this very room Prince created a revolution. Now it’s our turn.”
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Ike Reilly and Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis, 2026 — *January 30, 2026* — Musicians Ike Reilly and Bruce Springsteen perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside artists including Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts since its opening in 1970.

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform together with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert's purpose was to protest "Operation Metro Surge.”

Bruce Springsteen performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a solidarity concert. — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, which also featured Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly, was announced on Wednesday. Springsteen performed "Streets of Minneapolis" during the show, which was organized in response to ICE operations in the city. The concert aimed to express solidarity with immigrant communities facing increased scrutiny and enforcement.

Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen on guitars at Minnesota benefit show — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello performed at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to immigration policies, specifically targeting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. First Avenue is a historic music venue in Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Bruce Springsteen performs with band members at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance. — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert's purpose was to protest against ICE and immigration policies, reflecting a broader movement for immigrant rights.

Bruce Springsteen performs with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as a special guest for the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured artists such as Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to issues surrounding ICE and immigration policies in Minnesota.

Bruce Springsteen performs with guitarist Tom Morello at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Musicians Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured Springsteen as a special guest. The event included performances by Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly, and was organized in response to actions by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis at Defend Minnesota Benefit — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis on November 16, 2018, during a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" The event featured a lineup including Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and policies. First Avenue, a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, has been a significant site for live music and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Bruce Springsteen performs with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a benefit concert. — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured Springsteen as a special guest. The event also included performances by Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was part of a broader effort related to ICE and immigration issues in Minnesota.

Bruce Springsteen sings Streets of Minneapolis in Minneapolis — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured Springsteen as a special guest. The event also included performances by Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was part of a broader effort related to ICE and immigration issues in Minnesota.

Bruce Springsteen performs with acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as a special guest for the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, also featured Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was held in support of immigration rights and in opposition to ICE operations in Minnesota.

Tom Morello performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest against immigration policies. — *January 30, 2026* — Tom Morello performs with Bruce Springsteen at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured Springsteen as a special guest, alongside musicians like Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.

Merchandise for a "Defend Minnesota" event, including shirts and a hoodie, is displayed for sale at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Merchandise at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, held to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city, featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.

Musician Tom Morello wears sunglasses and a red-brimmed cap against a blue background. — *January 30, 2026* — Musician Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured a special guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen, who performed "Streets of Minneapolis." The concert also included performances by Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was organized in response to immigration policies.

Attendee at a Minneapolis concert wears a hat with "FUCK ICE" displayed, during protests against ICE. — *January 30, 2026* — A concert held at First Avenue in Minneapolis featured Bruce Springsteen as a special guest, alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The event, announced as a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!", took place amidst protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The hat worn by an attendee displays the message "FUCK ICE".

Tom Morello performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during the Defend Minnesota benefit concert. — *January 30, 2026* — Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Bruce Springsteen as a special guest alongside Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized to protest policies related to ICE and immigration.

Tom Morello performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest concert. — *January 30, 2026* — Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, held to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city, featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.

Tom Morello at Defend Minnesota Benefit Concert — *January 30, 2026* — Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, held on Wednesday, featured a special appearance by Bruce Springsteen and also included musicians Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized to protest policies related to Immigration and the actions of ICE.

Tim McIlrath performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during the Defend Minnesota benefit concert. — *January 30, 2026* — Tim McIlrath, lead singer of the band Rise Against, performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured special guests including Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was announced on Wednesday. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Zach Blair Rise Against at Defend Minnesota show — *January 30, 2026* — Zach Blair performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured special guests including Tom Morello, part of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in protest against ICE and immigration policies. First Avenue, a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, has hosted countless notable performances since its opening in 1970.

Tim McIlrath, lead singer of Rise Against, performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Tim McIlrath, lead singer of Rise Against, performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured other musicians including Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and special guest Tom Morello. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts since its opening in 1970.

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs with an orange acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The concert, titled "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!", was announced on Wednesday and featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, and Ike Reilly. The event aimed to protest against ICE and immigration policies.

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs with acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — *January 30, 2026* — Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, and Ike Reilly. The event was organized in protest against ICE and immigration policies.

Al Di Meola at Defend MN Benefit Show — *January 30, 2026* — Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" held at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured a lineup including Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, and Ike Reilly, with Bruce Springsteen making a special guest appearance. The concert was organized to protest policies related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance. — *January 30, 2026* — Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The venue hosted a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" on Wednesday, which also featured Tom Morello, part of Rise Against, and Ike Reilly. The concert was announced in response to immigration policies and ICE activities.

Ike Reilly performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance. — *January 30, 2026* — Ike Reilly performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest against ICE and immigration policies. The event featured Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and significant cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Ike Reilly performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert protesting immigration policies. — *January 30, 2026* — Ike Reilly performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured Bruce Springsteen as a special guest, alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Defend Minnesota: Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen

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