Renowned guitarist Tom Morello is gearing up to host a benefit concert in Minneapolis that aims to channel the community's outrage into action against fascism. Entitled 'A Concert of Solidarity & Resistance to Defend Minnesota,' the event will honor two Minneapolis residents, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were brutally murdered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Taking place at First Avenue on January 30th, the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience with a star-studded lineup featuring Rise Against, Al Di Meola, Ike Reilly, and several special guests. The event will span two hours of captivating performances, all in support of the families of Good and Pretti.
In anticipation of the event, Morello has issued a powerful statement, reflecting on the current state of affairs in Minneapolis. "We are coming to Minneapolis where the people have heroically stood up against ICE, stood up against Trump, stood up against this terrible rising tide of state terror," he said. "Where the people have stood up for their neighbors and themselves, for democracy and justice. Ain't nobody coming to save us except us and it's now or never."
As protests flood the streets of Minneapolis in response to ICE's violence, musicians have been speaking out against fascism through music. The likes of Billie Eilish and Bruce Springsteen are among those who have called on fellow celebrities with substantial platforms to use their influence to speak out.
Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was tragically shot in the head through her car windshield by an ICE agent, while Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was brutally murdered after being pinned to the ground by immigration agents. Morello's powerful message serves as a poignant reminder that if it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, and acts like fascism – it is, in fact, fascism.
The 'A Concert of Solidarity & Resistance' benefit concert promises to be an unmissable event that brings together the community in a shared call to action against this growing threat. As Morello so aptly puts it, "If it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, acts like fascism, dresses like fascism, talks like fascism, kills like fascism and lies like fascism, boys & girls it's f*cking fascism." It is time for us all to stand up against this injustice, resist the forces of oppression, and fight for democracy and justice.
Taking place at First Avenue on January 30th, the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience with a star-studded lineup featuring Rise Against, Al Di Meola, Ike Reilly, and several special guests. The event will span two hours of captivating performances, all in support of the families of Good and Pretti.
In anticipation of the event, Morello has issued a powerful statement, reflecting on the current state of affairs in Minneapolis. "We are coming to Minneapolis where the people have heroically stood up against ICE, stood up against Trump, stood up against this terrible rising tide of state terror," he said. "Where the people have stood up for their neighbors and themselves, for democracy and justice. Ain't nobody coming to save us except us and it's now or never."
As protests flood the streets of Minneapolis in response to ICE's violence, musicians have been speaking out against fascism through music. The likes of Billie Eilish and Bruce Springsteen are among those who have called on fellow celebrities with substantial platforms to use their influence to speak out.
Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was tragically shot in the head through her car windshield by an ICE agent, while Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was brutally murdered after being pinned to the ground by immigration agents. Morello's powerful message serves as a poignant reminder that if it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, and acts like fascism – it is, in fact, fascism.
The 'A Concert of Solidarity & Resistance' benefit concert promises to be an unmissable event that brings together the community in a shared call to action against this growing threat. As Morello so aptly puts it, "If it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, acts like fascism, dresses like fascism, talks like fascism, kills like fascism and lies like fascism, boys & girls it's f*cking fascism." It is time for us all to stand up against this injustice, resist the forces of oppression, and fight for democracy and justice.
we need to take action & make our voices heard more people speaking out against fascism is just what we need right now, like Billie Eilish & Bruce Springsteen already doing
just saw that Tom Morello is hosting a benefit concert in Minneapolis to raise awareness about ICE brutality 
it's so sad what those two victims Renee Good and Alex Pretti went through 
they were just trying to live their lives, work and raise their families, but got caught up in the system. The fact that musicians like Billie Eilish and Bruce Springsteen are speaking out against fascism is amazing 
it's so important for us all to stand up against injustice and fight for democracy & justice 
Morello's message is really powerful - if we see it, say it, do it, then who will stop the forces of oppression? 
we need more events like this, that bring people together in a shared call to action 
! it's amazing that Tom Morello is taking a stand against fascism and using his platform to make a difference 
. as the saying goes if you don't speak up when you see something wrong you're part of the problem 
. i love how this concert is all about channeling outrage into action instead of just talking about it 
. But at the same time I feel really inspired 
by Tom Morello's message. You know what I'm saying? We gotta take a stand against fascism, no matter how scary it might seem 
. We have to be like Renee Good and Alex Pretti - brave, courageous, and willing to fight for what's right 
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. We just gotta believe in ourselves and each other 
. Let's do this!
it's like, come on guys, we can see it coming for us from all sides. And yeah, music has always been a powerful tool to bring ppl together and make some noise about these issues...morello's got some serious pipes on him 
and i'm so down for this concert - it's gonna be lit!
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IT'S TIME FOR US ALL TO STAND UP FOR WHAT'S RIGHT AND DEFEND OUR COMMUNITIES FROM THESE KIND OF VIOLENT ATTACKS!!!
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. It's time to stand up against this injustice and fight for democracy and justice 
... as a musician myself (not as good as tom morello tho 
... the lineup for this concert is seriously lit btw, gotta get those tickets ASAP! 
We need to be using our platforms, not just our voices, to effect change 
The problem is, the system's designed to silence us and we're still getting played like pawns in this game of oppression 
I mean, what's the point of having a benefit concert if we're not gonna hold those in power accountable for their actions? 
. The lineup is stacked with Rise Against, Al Di Meola, Ike Reilly, and more 
! It's gonna be 2 hours of pure energy & resistance 
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I mean, Tom Morello's statement is fire 
- we can't keep letting this kind of state terror slide. i love that he's using his platform to mobilize people against fascism... it's time for us all to stand up for what's right 
! tom morello is literally a legend and i love how he's using his platform to speak out against fascism it's like, we gotta stand up against this stuff now more than ever