There will be grass, but it won’t be for smoking. However, it will still be burning up from bad, yet self-assured dancing. Despite the lack of rhythmically attractive moves, there will be plenty of music to please hungry ears. That’s right, the Walker Art Center is hosting Rock the Garden all over again. There will be music, there will be beer, and there will be a large metal spoon with cherry.

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, the young and talented will stampede the Walker Art Center. Not to fear, the museum will be overwhelmed with talent, but it will continue to remain standing. That’s what the reinforcements are for. This year, the acts performing are The Decemberists, Calexico, Yeasayer, and Solid Gold. So gather your indie hipster friends, put on your best pair of skinny jeans, fashion shades, are-they-vintage-or-are-they-not loafers, and hop on those bikes you bought at a garage sale from a nine-year-old girl named Minka, and pedal (come on now, pedal faster) towards the Walker.

The Decemberists are undoubtedly the most well-known act performing at the event, and just happen to be headlining. Closely following in mass appeal is the folk-popish band Calexico, who incorporate experimental forms into their music. (Not sure what that means? —You’ll have to find out for yourself!) Brooklynites form the band Yeasayer, and together they combine a highly energetic rhythmic buzz with a slightly spiritual quality. They also possess a very commanding stage presence, and never leave the crowd disappointed. Opening this year’s show is local electro-rock group Solid Gold, which has managed to strike it big this year outside of Minneapolis, recently garnering fame and attention in the UK.

Tickets will be available to the public starting April 22, however if you are a member of the Walker, and/or Minnesota Public Radio, you can get them now. Like right NOW. Like put this down and hop onto your computer, slowpoke. Time is a runnin’ out. These tickets are anticipated to be a hot commodity; surely they are going to burn hotter than a Minnesota summer sun. Prices vary as the date gets closer, but if this concert is anywhere near as popular as it was last year, you are going to want to buy those tickets more than a month in advance.