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June 24, 2011

Rock the Garden headliners My Morning Jacket are one of the last decade's greatest indie rock acts, and we were thrilled to have them perform. The band brushed aside the bad weather and delivered a blistering set of their trademark psychedelic indie-Americana.

My Morning Jacket performs live at Rock the Garden

My Morning Jacket performs live at Rock the Garden

My Morning Jacket • Jun 24, 2011

Rock the Garden headliners My Morning Jacket are one of the last decade's greatest indie rock acts, and we were thrilled to have them perform. The band brushed aside the bad weather and delivered a blistering set of their trademark psychedelic indie-Americana.

Preserving Irish Music

Preserving Irish Music

Mike Pengra, Paddy O'Brien and Erin Hart • Jun 23, 2011

Paddy O'Brien and Erin Hart talk about "The Sailor's Cravat"

Booker T. Jones performs live at Rock the Garden

Booker T. Jones performs live at Rock the Garden

Booker T. Jones • Jun 22, 2011

Booker T. Jones is a bona fide legend. He brought the crowd to its feet and helped break Rock the Garden's rain clouds with his deep, soulful groove.

Tapes 'n Tapes perform Live at Rock the Garden

Tapes 'n Tapes perform Live at Rock the Garden

Tapes 'n Tapes • Jun 20, 2011

Minnesota band Tapes n' Tapes had the opening slot at Rock the Garden 2011. Even though it was still raining outside, the band rallied a strong showing of enthusiastic fans.

Local Music Exchange: KEXP (Seattle, WA)

Local Music Exchange: KEXP (Seattle, WA)

Jun 20, 2011

We've partnered with KEXP in Seattle to swap 5 of each city's favorite bands and play them on the air.

Zebulon Pike perform in The Current Studio

Zebulon Pike perform in The Current Studio

Zebulon Pike • Jun 19, 2011

After forming in 2002 and discarding more metal sounding names, members of Zebulon Pike found that the name of the early American explorer was the best fit for their blend of instrumental prog-doom metal. Since then Zebulon Pike have won numerous awards including City Pages "Best New Band of 2004," Best Hard Rock Group" and "Best Hard Rock Recording" at the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards.

Album Review: Bon Iver - Bon Iver

Album Review: Bon Iver - Bon Iver

Lindsay Kimball • Jun 19, 2011

Compared to the minimal composition on "For Emma...", the follow-up is more expansive and even experimental.

Rock the Garden 2011

Rock the Garden 2011

Jun 18, 2011

A recap of Rock the Garden 2011 featuring videos, audio, photos and more!

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