Tom Morello, the famous guitarist from Rage Against the Machine, has something big planned in Minneapolis. He's putting on a surprise concert at First Avenue. The show will have some other great bands too, like Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. There's even a mystery guest coming.

This isn't just any concert. It's called "a concert of solidarity and resistance to defend Minnesota. " It's happening on Friday, Jan. 30, at noon. That's the same day as a big protest and strike against ICE and other federal agencies in Minnesota.

All the money from the concert will go to help the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. They were victims of ICE. Tickets went on sale right away.

This isn't the first time musicians have used their fame to support causes. It's a way to bring people together and make a difference. The concert is a chance for fans to enjoy great music and support a good cause at the same time.


# **Tom Morello's Surprise Concert of Solidarity and Resistance in Minneapolis**

**Famous guitarist Tom Morello** from *Rage Against the Machine* is set to **stun Minneapolis** with a **surprise concert** at the iconic **First Avenue**.

### **Featured Acts**
- **Rise Against**
- **Al Di Meola**
- **Ike Reilly**
- **A Mystery Guest**

### **Event Details**
- **Name:** *A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota*
- **Date:** Friday, Jan. 30
- **Time:** Noon
- **Location:** First Avenue, Minneapolis

### **Significance**
The concert coincides with a **major protest and strike** against **ICE and other federal agencies** in Minnesota.

### **Cause**
All proceeds will support the **families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti**, victims of ICE.

### **Ticket Sales**
Tickets went on sale **immediately**.

### **Musicians and Activism**
This isn't the first time musicians have **used their platform for social change**. The concert offers fans a chance to **enjoy great music** while **supporting a meaningful cause**.



Minneapolis Rocks for a Cause: Tom Morello Leads Benefit Show

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