Your kickoff to summer starts with Rock the Garden, the best outdoor music festival of the season! One day, two stages, eight bands—overlooking the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and an unbelievable view of the city skyline. Bounce from stage to stage, hit up the food trucks and beer tent, and soak up some sun while indie icons and buzz-worthy bands soundtrack the perfect summer day.
Rock the Garden 2019 takes place on Saturday, June 29 from 1 pm to 10 pm. Gates open at 1 pm, music starts at 2:30 pm.
THE BANDS
The National
Indie-rock quintet the National has been a playing a brooding, expertly crafted blend of post-rock and orchestral pop for 20 years. Each of the band’s seven releases has garnered new critical acclaim and grown their dedicated fan base.
Courtney Barnett
Australia’s Courtney Barnett is one of the most distinctive and compelling voices in indie rock. The singer-songwriter mixes the poetic, political, and personal, accompanied by her own face-melting guitar and a stellar rhythm section.
X
One of the most influential bands to crash out of LA’s punk movement of the late ’70s, X continues to be sonically groundbreaking today. Songs written during the band’s inception are as relevant and inventive now as they were in 1977.
Heart Bones
Heart Bones is Sean Tillmann (aka Har Mar Superstar) and Sabrina Ellis (A Giant Dog/Sweet Spirit). Inspired by classic duos such as Sonny & Cher and Serge Gainsbourg/Jane Birkin, their influences include doo wop, musical theater, electro dance, and melancholy pop.
Bad Bad Hats
Bad Bad Hats is defined by a balance of sweet and sour. The Minneapolis indie rock band’s music honors classic pop songwriting, with nods to ’90s rock simplicity and pop-punk frivolity. Through it all, unflinchingly sincere lyrics cut to the emotional heart of things.
deM atlaS
The soulful singing voice of hip-hop artist deM atlaS—and his ability to navigate from acidic Sly Stone funk to acoustic balladry to minimalist gospel—make it clear he’s one of the young talents authoring the next chapter in Minneapolis’s storied musical history.
Adia Victoria
Nashville-based Adia Victoria is a Delta blues artist who draws from a deep well of personal experience, world travels, and literary references. Her singularly dazzling sound marries powerful lyrics and electric guitar.
The Beths
New Zealand four-piece the Beths creates high-energy guitar pop with a smart lyrical bite. A breakout year, in 2018 the group signed with Carpark Records, played a world tour, and released its freshman album, Future Me Hates Me.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Member Presale (Now until April 11, 10 a.m.): $69
General Public (After April 11, 10 a.m.): $74
Access to both stages and food/beverage vendors.
VIP Skybox Level: $300
VIP Skybox offers exclusive access to the view of the stage from Walker’s rooftop terraces and the air-conditioned comfort of the Garden Terrace Room, complimentary eats, three free drink tickets, and complimentary nonalcoholic beverages. In addition, a voucher for a Rock the Garden T-shirt (up to $25 value), free parking for your party in the underground parking garage, entry to the Grove on the ground level, and access to all general admission areas are also included.
Gate and set times may change; please check rockthegardenfestival.com for updated info.
To Purchase Tickets
Purchase tickets online at Etix.com. Reentry is allowed. Children ages 6 and older must have a ticket for entrance. No refunds; all ticket sales are final. Advance tickets are print-at-home and will be received by e-mail. For online issues, call Etix Customer Support: 1.800.514.3849.
ROCK THE GARDEN 2019 SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 29
1:00 pm – Gates open
Main Stage
2:30 pm – deM atlaS
3:45 pm – Heart Bones
5:15 pm – X
7:00 pm – Courtney Barnett
8:45 pm – The National
Garden Stage
4:35 pm – The Beths
6:20 pm – Adia Victoria
8:05 pm – Bad Bad Hats
10:00 pm – Gates close
FOOD
Best Way
Gyros, Chicken, Pita Bread, Falafel
Esker Grove
Sandwiches, Grilled Vegetables, Donut Holes
Foxy Falafel
Chicken Shawarma, Cauliflower Steaks, Hummus & Pita, Cheese Curds, Falafel Balls
Free Indeed Food
Gluten Free Mini donuts, Gluten Free Chicken Bites, Smoothies, Lava Smoothies, Lemonade
Fro Yo Soul
Fozen Yogurt
Gastro Truck
Beer Cheese Nachos, Bacon Brats, Black Bean Burgers, Thai Chicken Wrap, Jerk Pork Flatbread, Watermelon Salad
Gorkha Palace
Veggie Momos, Chicken Momos, Veggie Curry, Mixed Veggie Curry
Hot Indian Foods
Indurrito, Rice Bowl, Indi Fries
Kennedy Concessions
Grilled Hamburger, Grilled Cheeseburger, Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger, Grilled Veggie Burger, French Fries
Cheese Curds
Cheese Curds, Bucket of Cheese Curds
Que Viet
Egg Roll on a Stick, Garlic Cream Cheese Wontons, Bubble Tea, Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Rusty Taco
Grilled Fish Taco, Black Bean Taco, Fried Chicken Taco, Picadillo Taco, BBQ Pork Taco
Corn Dogs
Footlong Corn Dog
Thirst Aid
Lemonade, Limeade, Iced Tea, Green Tea, Arnie Palmer, Limie Calmer, Strawberry Smoothie
The Anchor Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips, Meat Pastie/Chips, Veggie Pastie/Chips, Battered Sausage/Chips, Poitin Poutine, Curry/Gravy Chips, Coleslaw, Mushy Peas, Heinz Beans
Wild Earth Wood Fired Pizza
Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Sausage Pizza, Gluten Free Crust
DRINKS
Sociable Cider Werks:
Pinch Flat hibiscus rose cider
Freewheeler dry apple cider
Tattersall:
Bootlegger: Tattersall Bootlegger + Soda Water
Tattersall Mule: Tattersall Lime Crema + Ginger Beer
Summit:
Extra Pale Ale
Saga IPA
Slugfest
Keller Pills (on tap)
Contact:
Rachel Joyce
612.375.7635
rachel.joyce@walkerart.org
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