Dropkick Murphys

Acoustic benefit set on Nicollet Ave, March 6, 2026, outside the Alex Pretti Memorial where the healthcare worker was killed by federal agents

March 6, 2026 — Alex Pretti Memorial — Minneapolis, MN

The Dropkick Murphys performed an acoustic set on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026, as part of a seven-hour benefit show held across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. Frontman Ken Casey visited the memorial before taking the stage, where stethoscopes and flowers mark the spot where Pretti, a healthcare worker, died during Operation Metro Surge.

Pretti's death came roughly a mile and a half from where Renee Good was killed seventeen days earlier, and the benefit show drew together community members, musicians, and others bearing witness to both losses. The band closed their set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" as the crowd raised their hands during "First Class Loser," and Casey addressed the audience directly before leaving the stage. This set covers the band's performance, their visit to the Alex Pretti Memorial, and the atmosphere of the wider benefit event, and it stands alongside other material in the archive related to the wave of ICE enforcement actions and their aftermath in the Twin Cities.

Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, a protest related to immigration issues.
March 6, 2026 — Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert in Minneapolis, protesting ICE policies.
March 6, 2026 — Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys performs at an ABOLISH ICE benefit show in Minneapolis.
March 6, 2026 — Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert for Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
March 6, 2026 — Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Hands are raised in Minneapolis at a protest concert for Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents.
March 6, 2026 — People raise their hands during "First Class Loser". Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys performs at a benefit concert in Minneapolis.
March 6, 2026 — Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Ken Casey at the Alex Pretti Memorial in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026, before a benefit show.
March 6, 2026 — Ken Casey shows his respect at the Alex Pretti Memorial in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026. His visit comes just before their set at a 7 hour benefit show across the street.
A person wears a jacket with "Abolish I.C.E." on the back at a protest in Minneapolis.
March 6, 2026 — Dropkick Murphys perform at a benefit concert across the street from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents. Dropkick Murphys finished their acoustic set with "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Their set was part of a 7 hour benefit show across from where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on January 24. A little over a mile from where Renee Good was killed 17 days prior. “We’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.
Stethoscopes and flowers at the Alex Pretti Memorial, honoring a healthcare worker who died on duty.
March 6, 2026 — Stethoscopes and flowers are displayed at the Alex Pretti Memorial. This memorial honors Alex Pretti, a healthcare worker who was killed by Border Patrol agents during Operation Metro Surge.

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