Local Current BlogLocal Radar: All Eyes, Mankwe and France CampJon Schober • Jun 19, 2012Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week
Local Current BlogRock the Garden 2012: The time-lapse videoAndrea Swensson • Jun 18, 2012It’s time. In what has now become an annual tradition, the Walker Art Center has released its time-lapse video of Rock the Garden, which shows the grassy field next to the museum swell with over 10,000 people in the course of an afternoon. This year, they’ve upped the ante by sandwiching the time-lapse footage into…
Local Current BlogKill Kancer reunites the O’Jeez, Golden Smog with Chan Poling, and moreAndrea Swensson • Jun 18, 2012Influential musicians from the past 20 years of Minnesota rock rallied behind one of their own
Local Current BlogRock the Garden 2012: A review of this year’s actsAndrea Swensson • Jun 16, 2012The beatiful weather was just one of many highlights at this year’s Rock the Garden. Though it was initially predicted that it would rain and maybe even storm Saturday, the sky stayed blue and the atmosphere sunny and hot for the entirety of the afternoon. Here’s a play-by-play of Saturday’s performances, including set lists from…
Local Current BlogSlideshow: Scenes from Rock the Garden 2012Peter Valelly • Jun 16, 2012Rock the Garden 2012 was a huge success — thanks to all who attended! Here’s some behind-the-scenes shots and other images of the crowd and the Walker Art Center field from throughout the day. Enjoy! All photos by Nate Ryan.
Local Current BlogInteractive: Zoom in on the faces of Rock the GardenBrett Baldwin • Jun 16, 2012Updated! 3 different crowd views
Local Current BlogSlideshow: The Hold Steady at Rock the Garden 2012Peter Valelly • Jun 16, 2012Rock the Garden headliners and quasi-hometown heroes the Hold Steady delivered a rousing set full of hits and fan favorites, interspersed with wonderfully over-the-top inspirational stage banter from frontman Craig Finn. Check out this slideshow from the band’s performance! All photos by Nate Ryan.
DuluthSlideshow: Trampled by Turtles at Rock the Garden 2012Peter Valelly • Jun 16, 2012Duluth-based punk-bluegrass juggernauts Trampled by Turtles have long been a Current fan favorite, and their superb set at Rock the Garden provided the perfect soundtrack as the day slid into the sun-kissed early evening hours. Enjoy this slideshow from the quintet’s performance! All photos by Nate Ryan.
Local Current BlogSlideshow: Doomtree at Rock the Garden 2012Peter Valelly • Jun 16, 2012On Saturday, Doomtree became the first hip-hop act to play Rock the Garden, and judging from their incendiery set — and its rapturous reception from fans — they certainly won’t be the last. Enjoy this slideshow from the crew’s performance. All photos by Nate Ryan
Local Current BlogSlideshow: tUnE-yArDs at Rock the Garden 2012Peter Valelly • Jun 16, 2012tUne-yArDs’ Merrill Garbus delivered one of the days most vibrant and spirited sets, backed by an impressive array of musicians who helped bring her music to life in all of its eccentric and eclectic glory. Enjoy this slideshow from the band’s performance! All photos by Nate Ryan.
