The Current is Having a Birthday Party January 21, 2011, First Avenue, Minneapolis

Dec 8, 2010

Free Energy, Cloud Cult, Jeremy Messersmith, surprise guests, plus music spun by The Current DJs

A limited number of tickets for MPR Members go on sale Dec. 15 at noon and to the general public Dec. 17 at noon

(St. Paul, Minn.)--December 8, 2010--The Current announced today that it will celebrate its sixth year of broadcasting with a party January 21 2011, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The lineup is a cast of all-star Minnesotan musicians: Free Energy, Cloud Cult, Jeremy Messersmith, surprise guests, plus music spun by The Current DJs.

"Our party last year at First Avenue was a blast, with everyone from both mayors to Prince showing up to have a good time and celebrating the amazing local music scene," said Jim McGuinn, program director, 89.3 The Current. "We're excited to have another great lineup of artists with ties to our community, who have also had tremendous releases this year. It'll be a much needed winter break and a great night for Minnesota music."

More about 89.3 The Current
The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from local to legendary, indie to influential, new to nostalgic.

The Current began broadcasting in 2005 as a non-commercial, member-supported radio station. From the start, The Current has received numerous accolades: the 2010 FMQB Triple A Conference named The Current Station of the Year and Jim McGuinn Program Director of the Year. The staff and readership of City Pages named it Best FM Station, host Mary Lucia Best FM Personality Station, with hosts Bill Deville, Mark Wheat and David Campbell also sharing Best FM Personality honors. The Current and its hosts have also been honored by the Minnesota Daily, Women's Press Awards and Vita.MN. Its stellar broadcasts of in-studio performances have been featured online at Pitchfork Media and Prefix Magazine.

The Current is proud to be part of the Minnesota music community. Its weekly program "The Local Show" is a dedicated space for local musicians to be heard. The Current is also out in the community, hosting popular events such as Policy and a Pint, Rock the Garden and Rock the Cradle. Its hosts--Mary Lucia, Mark Wheat, Steve Seel, Jill Riley, Barb Abney, Bill DeVille and David Campbell and more--have become synonymous with the sound of Minnesota music.

The Current's 6th Birthday Party
Friday, January 21, 2011
First Avenue, Minneapolis
Doors at 7 p.m.

Tickets:

MPR Members tickets on sale Dec. 15: A limited number of tickets for MPR Members only will go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 15 at noon for $12. For members wishing to bypass Ticketmaster fees, 200 tickets will be on sale that day for purchase at First Avenue's Depot in Minneapolis starting at noon. Members must bring their MPR Member Card to First Avenue. Limit 2 tickets per person.

A limited number of tickets will also be available to MPR members that day via Ticketmaster (fees apply): www.ticketmaster.com. MPR Members must use their member number to purchase tickets.

General public tickets on sale Dec. 17: A limited number of tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Dec. 17 at noon for $14. For the public wishing to bypass Ticketmaster fees, 200 tickets will be on sale that day for purchase at First Avenue's Depot in Minneapolis starting at noon.

A limited number of general public tickets will also be available for purchase starting that day via Ticketmaster (fees apply): www.ticketmaster.com.

Go to thecurrent.org for information about ordering tickets.

The evening's lineup:
Free Energy, Cloud Cult, Jeremy Messersmith, plus special surprise guests tba. The Current DJs will also be spinning records between the live musical sets.

The Current can be heard in the Twin Cities on KCMP 89.3 FM and online at thecurrent.org. The Current's complete station list can be accessed online at minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/stations.