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It’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…

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The 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…

Rock 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.  

Updated! 3 different crowd views

Rock 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.