Bruce Springsteen performs "Streets of Minneapolis" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad" at First Avenue
by Reed Fischer
January 30, 2026
Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.
He brought his new song “Streets of Minneapolis” to play for the audience assembled for A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota.
Announced earlier this week, the show was a benefit for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two Minnesotans killed by federal agents since ICE’s operations expanded in the Twin Cities. Guitarist Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) put together the bill for the afternoon show also featuring Chicago punk band Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.
Bruce Springsteen at First Avenue, everyone! The Boss was the surprise guest for A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota.
After Tom Morello welcomed him to the stage, Springsteen played his new song "Streets of Minneapolis" solo. Then, the stage filled up for a full-band version of "The Ghost of Tom Joad" and a cover of John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band's "Power to the People."
The Current’s digital team was there to document all of the day’s sets, which is linked below.
Recap and photos: Tom Morello assembles A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance, and Bruce Springsteen joins inWatch Bruce Springsteen’s entire performance at First Avenue here:
