Dropkick Murphys Announce Minneapolis Show Honoring Victims

The punk rock band will perform an acoustic tribute to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed by immigration officers.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 2:00am

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Dropkick Murphys have announced a free, acoustic performance in Minneapolis on March 6 to pay tribute to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two U.S. citizens who were shot and killed by immigration officers in the city. The show will take place near a memorial site for Pretti and will also be streamed live online.

Why it matters

The deaths of Pretti and Good sparked outrage and protests in the Minneapolis community, highlighting concerns about the use of force by immigration authorities. Dropkick Murphys' tribute performance aims to show solidarity with the victims' families and the broader community affected by the incident.

The details

Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey said the band is "so proud of how Minnesota stood up and met this moment" and that 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." The band recently released a new song called "Citizen I.C.E." in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

  • The tribute performance will take place on March 6, 2026.
  • Dropkick Murphys recently released a new song called "Citizen I.C.E." in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The players

Dropkick Murphys

A punk rock band known for their political activism and support of social justice causes.

Alex Pretti

A U.S. citizen who was shot and killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis.

Renee Good

A U.S. citizen who was shot and killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Ken Casey, Dropkick Murphys Frontman (95xlive.com)

What’s next

The tribute performance will be streamed live online for those unable to attend in person.

The takeaway

Dropkick Murphys' tribute show in Minneapolis demonstrates the band's commitment to using their platform to raise awareness and show solidarity with victims of injustice, even in the face of tragic circumstances.