Defend Minnesota

28 photos · 2026

28 photographs tagged Defend Minnesota, 2026.

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Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen on guitars at Minnesota benefit show
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.

Springsteen & Morello at Minneapolis Concert for Solidarity

Merchandise for a "Defend Minnesota" event, including shirts and a hoodie, is displayed for sale at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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.

“Arrest the President” Merch Table at First Avenue Benefit Show

Bruce Springsteen performs with band members at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance.
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 with Full Band, Defend MN Benefit at First Avenue

Bruce Springsteen performs with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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 on Fender Telecaster, First Avenue, Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen performs with guitarist Tom Morello at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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 & Tom Morello Share Mic, First Avenue Minneapolis

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs with an orange acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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.

Al Di Meola on Guitar, First Avenue, Minneapolis

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs with acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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 on Acoustic Guitar, First Avenue Minneapolis

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance.
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.

Al Di Meola with Raised Fist, Defend MN Benefit at First Avenue

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform together with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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 Embraces Tom Morello at First Avenue Concert

Bruce Springsteen performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a solidarity concert.
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.

Guitarist Holds “Arrest the President” Sign at First Avenue Concert

Bruce Springsteen performs with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a benefit concert.
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 Plays Telecaster Beside Tom Morello at First Avenue

Bruce Springsteen performs with acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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.

Bruce Springsteen Sings Solo at First Avenue’s Defend Minnesota Concert

Tom Morello performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest against immigration policies.
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.

Tom Morello Performs During Defend Minnesota Concert at First Avenue

Tom Morello performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest concert.
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 Performs at First Avenue’s “Defend Minnesota” Concert

Bruce Springsteen sings Streets of Minneapolis in Minneapolis
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

Attendee at a Minneapolis concert wears a hat with "FUCK ICE" displayed, during protests against ICE.
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".

“FUCK ICE” Hat in the Crowd at First Avenue

Crowd at First Avenue during Defend Minnesota
Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" The event, announced on Wednesday, featured special guests including Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to immigration policies and the presence of ICE in Minnesota.

Bruce Springsteen at First Avenue for Defend Minnesota Concert

Ike Reilly and Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis, 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.

Ike Reilly and Bruce Springsteen at First Avenue, Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis at Defend Minnesota Benefit
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 at First Avenue, Minneapolis for Defend Minnesota

Tom Morello at Defend Minnesota Benefit Concert
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.

Tom Morello at Defend Minnesota Benefit Concert, First Avenue, Minneapolis

Zach Blair Rise Against at Defend Minnesota show
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.

Zach Blair performs at Defend Minnesota concert, First Avenue, Minneapolis

Al Di Meola at Defend MN Benefit Show
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).

Al Di Meola at Defend MN Benefit Show, First Avenue, Minneapolis

Ike Reilly performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert protesting immigration policies.
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.

Ike Reilly Performs With Harmonica and Guitar at First Avenue

Tim McIlrath performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during the Defend Minnesota benefit concert.
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.

Tim McIlrath Plays Acoustic Guitar at Defend Minnesota Benefit

Tim McIlrath, lead singer of Rise Against, performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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.

Tim McIlrath Sings Acoustic Set at Defend Minnesota Benefit

Ike Reilly performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance.
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 Sings at First Avenue’s Defend Minnesota Concert

Musician Tom Morello wears sunglasses and a red-brimmed cap against a blue background.
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.

Tom Morello Close-Up During Defend Minnesota Benefit Show

Tom Morello performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during the Defend Minnesota benefit concert.
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 Plays Guitar at First Avenue’s Defend Minnesota Show

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