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Dropkick Murphys to Host Memorial Concert for Alex Pretti and Renée Good
2/23/2026, 11:17:55 PM
Tribute Concert Details
Dropkick Murphys have announced a free acoustic concert in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026, to honor Alex Pretti and Renée Good, two U.S. citizens killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The concert will take place at 1 p.m. near the memorial site for Pretti, specifically in the Black Forest Inn parking lot on Eat Street, where the community has gathered to mourn. This event will precede their headlining concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul later that evening.
The concert will feature performances from several local artists, including Wild Colonial Bhoys, DJ Jacques, Kiss the Tiger, Sophie Hiroko, Chutes, Laamar, Obi Original, and the Shackletons. The event will also be livestreamed globally, allowing wider access to the memorial.
Background on the Incident
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was shot during a federal immigration enforcement encounter in January 2026, shortly after the death of Renée Good in a separate ICE-related incident. These fatalities have heightened public scrutiny and community tensions regarding federal immigration operations in Minneapolis.
Official Statements & Responses
Ken Casey, the frontman of Dropkick Murphys, expressed solidarity with the affected families and the community, stating, “We are so proud of how Minnesota stood up and met this moment and we are so sad for the community and for the Pretti and Good families for what they’ve gone through.” He emphasized the honor of performing for the community during this difficult time.
The concert is also intended as a fundraiser for local groups and mutual aid efforts, including Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Show Up for Eat Street, the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, and the South Minneapolis Families Fund. This initiative aims to provide support for those impacted by the recent events.
Criticism & Opposition
The deaths of Pretti and Good have sparked significant criticism of ICE's operations in the area. Community members and activists have voiced their concerns regarding the agency's practices, which they argue contribute to a climate of fear and violence. The Dropkick Murphys have been vocal opponents of the Trump administration's immigration policies, further amplifying their stance through their music, including the recent release of "Citizen I.C.E.," a reworked version of their earlier song "Citizen C.I.A."
What's Next
The memorial concert is part of a broader movement advocating for immigration reform and community support. As tensions surrounding immigration enforcement continue to rise, events like this concert aim to foster unity and healing within the community.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are so proud of how Minnesota stood up and met this moment and we are so sad for the community and for the Pretti and Good families for what they’ve gone through,” — Ken Casey, Frontman of Dropkick Murphys
- “So it is an honor to come down and be able to play some music for the people and let them know we stand in solidarity with them.” — Ken Casey, Frontman of Dropkick Murphys
