Rock the Garden 2019
This month has a lot to celebrate. Enjoy the sounds of the summer with over 20 can’t-miss shows and music festivals coming back in full swing.
LÉON
June 1 | Varsity Theater
Indie-pop sensation Lotta Lindgren tours her third studio album Circles, she brings with her Catie Turner. Tickets: $26, Doors: 6:00 p.m. livenation.com
Lo Moon
June 1 | Turf Club
The indie rock band, best known for their soft atmospheric rock, hits the Turf Club fresh off the release of their second album, A Modern Life. Tickets: $15, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Born Ruffians
June 2 | 7th St Entry
Born Ruffians’ Juice, Squeeze & Pulp Tour sounds as refreshing as it can get. They’ll be zesting it up with Sham Family. Tickets: $15, Doors: 7:00 p.m. first-avenue.com
Vansire
June 2-3 | 7th St Entry
The Rochester two-piece head up to 7th St Entry for two nights of dreamy music with Valley Palace. Tickets: $17, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Broods
June 4 | Fine Line
New Zealand sibs are fresh off their fourth studio album, Space Islands, in which they explore grief in all its dimensions. Tickets: $25, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Orville Peck
June 4-5 | First Avenue
The masked cowboy hits Minneapolis on his Bronco Tour. He is joined by The Nude Party. Tickets: $30, Doors: 8:00 p.m. first-avenue.com
Cut Worms
June 5 | Turf Club
Known by his nom de plume, Max Clarke sets off on his Use Your Love! Tour featuring John Andrews & The Yawns. Tickets: $18, Doors: 7:00 p.m. first-avenue.com
Aly & AJ
June 5 | Fillmore Minneapolis
On their A Touch of the Beat Tour, the iconic pop sisters rock out with indie band, The Brummies. Tickets: $21, Doors: 7:00 p.m. livenation.com
AJR
June 5 | The Armory
Indie-pop bros return to the Twin Cities for their OK Orchestra Tour. They’re joined by TikTok’s most famous masked singer BoyWithUke. Tickets: $80, Doors: 6:00 p.m. livenation.com
HAIM
June 6 | The Armory
Comprised of sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana, HAIM stops at The Armory following the release of their three-part Women In Music albums. Tickets: $25, Doors: 6:30 p.m. armorymn.com
Rock The Garden
June 11 | Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
This years Rock the Garden sees an impressive lineup including Sleater-Kinney, beabadoobee, LOW, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and more. Tickets: $84, Doors: 1:00 p.m. rockthegardenfestival.com
Ben Nichols
June 12 | Fine Line
Best known as the frontman for country-punk rock band Lucero, Ben Nichols tours their 10th studio album When You Found Me. Tickets: $26, Doors: 6:30 p.m. axs.com
Wet
June 13 | Fine Line
Indie-pop sensation Kelly Zutrau and Joe Valle, are touring their latest, most playful album yet, Letter Blue. Tickets: $22, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Tash Sultana
June 14 | Palace Theater
The Australian multi-instrumentalist returns to North America after 3 years for their upcoming MTV UNPLUGGED, LIVE IN MELBOURNE album. The “one person band” is joined by Josh Cashman for their Terra Firma Tour. Tickets: $45, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
New Kids on the Block
June 14 | Xcel Energy Center
Heading out on their second iteration of their Mixtape Tour, New Kids on the Block are joined by other 80s icons, Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue. Sound familiar? Tickets: $18, Doors: 6:00 p.m. livenation.com
La Femme
June 15 | Turf Club
As the biggest rock band in France, La Femme has come to be known by their trademark psych-punk sound. They tour their latest album Paradigmes with Trance Farmers. Tickets: $18, Doors: 7:30 p.m. axs.com
Rex Orange County
June 16 | The Armory
Alex O'Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, has made his comeback with his latest album Who Cares? Tickets: $46, Doors: 6:30 p.m. armorymn.com
Prateek Kuhad
June 16 | 7th St Entry
Prateek Kuhad’s latest album The Way That Lovers Do is his most authentic project yet. Inspired by Elliot Smith, Bob Dylan, and Laura Marling, his music has come to be known as “beautifully haunting.” Tickets: $16, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Purity Ring
June 17 | First Avenue
Purity Ring returns to the spotlight, touring their 2020 album WOMB. The project is a search for comfort and peace in despair. Tickets: $30.50, Doors: 6:30 p.m. first-avenue.com
Afropunk Minneapolis
June 18-19 | Sheridan Memorial Park
The first-ever Afropunk festival in the Midwest kicks off with panels and community events hosted across the city and continues on June 19 with musical performances at Sheridan Memorial Park, with the likes of Noname and Ari Lennox, plus local faves Miloe, Papa Mbye, and more. Tickets: $65. afropunk.com
Lunar Vacation
June 20 | 7th St Entry
Inside Lunar Vacation’s insightful debut full-length album Inside Every Fig Is a Dead Wasp is a blissful and vibrant journey. They are joined by The Slaps and Future Crib on tour. Tickets: $15, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Ocean Alley
June 22 | 7th St Entry
The feel-good Australian six-piece brings the sun with them to Minneapolis. Their boppy and infectious music has made a name for itself with their latest single “Touch Back Down.” Tickets: $20, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Meat Puppets
June 23 & 29 | Turf Club & 7th St Entry
The cult rock band Meat Puppets reunites to hit both sides of the Mississippi. They hit the Turf Club with Garcia Peoples on June 23rd and return to finish off their tour at 7th St Entry on the 29th. Tickets: $25, Doors: 7:00 p.m. first-avenue.com
The Wrecks
June 23 | Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Riding on the success of their debut album, The Wrecks tour ahead of their upcoming album Sonder, out June 10. Tickets: $20, Doors: 6:00 p.m., axs.com
Twin Cities Jazz Fest
June 24-25 | Mears Park
A celebration of jazz, the TC Jazz Fest has over 300 musicians throughout the weekend. Tickets: FREE, twincitiesjazzfestival.com
Carly Rae Jepsen
June 26 | The Armory
As a climax of Pride month, the “Call Me Maybe” singer headlines Pride in Concert at The Armory. Tickets: $50, Doors: 6:30 p.m. armorymn.com
slenderbodies
June 27 | Fine Line
The Cali dream-pop duo jam at Fine Line as part of their Plastic Parts Tour with Mokita. Tickets: $18.50, Doors: 7:00 p.m. axs.com
Wallows
June 29 | Palace Theater
Following the major success of their debut album Nothing Happens, Wallows returns to the scene with their sophomore album, Tell Me That It’s Over. Tickets: $35, Doors: 6:00 p.m. axs.com
