We couldn’t have asked for a better weather for the first day of this year’s Rock the Garden. With barely a cloud in the sky, it’s a refreshing change of pace from last year’s stormy start to the event—even if we won’t get to party down with anyone in the parking ramp this year, Dan…

Just like they did yesterday for Matt and Kim, the Rock the Garden crowd danced it out as Guided By Voices roared through their set. A little sun didn’t hurt anyone’s spirits!

People like to buddy up at Rock the Garden. We asked a few pairs of concert-goers what brought them together today. Sienna and Cailyn “We’re twins.” Alan and Caroline “We’re newly married.” Ellen and Lindsay “We were randomly assigned to be roommates at Carleton. We ended up living together for four years. We graduated last…

Yesterday we looked at some Rock the Garden attendees’ outfits; today, music fans are looking just as good. Meaghan Occupation: Art teacher City: St. Paul Describe your look: “Weather ready.” David Occupation: Artist City: St. Paul Describe your look: “Wife-approved.” Amy Occupation: Journalist City: Mendota Heights Describe your look: “Boden.” Chris Occupation: Producer City: Minneapolis…

From on-air hosts to behind-the-scenes production staff, employees at the Current and the Walker Art Center worked hard but enjoyed their day yesterday at Rock the Garden. If you see us out and about today, say hi! All of us love having this opportunity to meet our listeners. Barb Abney grabbed some time with her…

Departing Press Secretary Jay Carney isn’t the only Guided by Voices fan out there who loves the band so much that he wants to blast their music from the podium of the White House’s Briefing Room. For some GBV die-hards, their devotion started the moment they saw Robert Pollard do one of his famous high-kicks.…

As Matt and Kim played at Rock the Garden, their fans let us know they can really shake it down.

It’s a sunny day at Rock the Garden, and people are protecting their heads in style. “I like tie-dye. I’m kind of a hippie.” “I bought this in an airport during my travels with American Public Media.” “I knew I’d need a good sunhat today. I wasn’t sure if I was pulling this off—but I…

People are relaxing in the sun at Rock the Garden and lying on blankets from—it turns out—all over the world! We asked a few people to tell us about their Rock the Garden blankets. “A friend made this blanket for me back in high school.” “This blanket is from Mexico. It was a gift from…

We’re at Rock the Garden! Are you? Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s event. Scroll down to take a look at some of the fashionable folks strolling the Walker’s grounds. Lincoln Occupation: Student/fun-employed City: Chanhassen Describe your look: “Geek chic.” Nique Occupation: Mental health practitioner City: Coon Rapids Describe your look: “Springtime!”…