Punk rock veterans Dropkick Murphys will perform a free acoustic memorial concert in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026 at 1 PM, ahead of their sold-out show at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul that evening. The performance honors Alex Pretti and Renée Good and stands as a public moment of remembrance for the Twin Cities community.
The concert will take place near the site where Pretti was killed, now a gathering point for reflection and solidarity. Local artists and musicians including Wild Colonial Bhoys, DJ Jacques, Kiss the Tiger, Sophie Hiroko, Chutes, Laamar, and Obi Original and The Shackletons will join the tribute. Community partners include Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Show Up for Eat Street, Immigrant Law Center and South Minneapolis Families Fund.
Ken Casey said, “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, 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.” Anna Schmitz added, “We’re looking forward to having a time for the community to come together to honor Alex’s life and show the strength, resilience, and beauty of this neighborhood.”
The event will be livestreamed globally by Valor Media and Save America Movement at AbolishICE.live, with additional streaming via Meidas Touch. Funds raised will support rent relief, small businesses on Eat Street, immigrant legal services and families in South Minneapolis. The afternoon centers on unity, music and direct support for those impacted.