GIFs: Rock the Garden crowd dances to Guided By VoicesJay Gabler • Jun 22, 2014Just 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!
Who’s your Rock the Garden buddy?Jay Gabler • Jun 22, 2014People 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…
Rock the Garden 2014 crowd fashion: Looking good on day twoJay Gabler • Jun 22, 2014Yesterday 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…
Spot a staffer! Behind the scenes at Rock the GardenJay Gabler • Jun 22, 2014From 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…
Rock the Garden 2014: Everything You Need to Know Jun 22, 2014Two days of Rock the Garden and the official kickoff to summer is finally here! We've compiled a list of everything you need to know about this year's festival to make sure you have the best experience possible.
Why I Love Spoon and Why You Should, TooJacquie Fuller • Jun 22, 2014The Current's Jacquie Fuller has been a fan of Spoon for 16 of the band's 18-year career. Find out how Jacquie came to love the music of Spoon -- and listen to a playlist ahead of Spoon's performance at Rock the Garden on Sunday, June 22.
Guided by Voices devotees detail the unique, fevered relationship between the band and their fansAndrea Swensson • Jun 21, 2014Departing 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.…
GIFs: Rock the Garden crowd busts a moveJay Gabler • Jun 21, 2014As Matt and Kim played at Rock the Garden, their fans let us know they can really shake it down.
Ten epic hats of Rock the Garden 2014Jay Gabler • Jun 21, 2014It’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…
