Happy 7th Birthday! 89.3 The Current is Hosting a Two-Day Bash January 27 and 28, 2012 at First Avenue, Minneapolis
Dec 19, 2011
Tapes 'N Tapes, Dead Man Winter, Low, Night Moves, Polica, Suicide Commandos, Sims, Haley Bonar, plus music spun by The Current DJs
(St. Paul, Minn.)--December 19, 2011--89.3 The Current announced today that it will celebrate its seventh year in the radio biz with a two-day birthday bash January 27 and 28, 2012, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The lineup features some of the best bands from Minnesota. The January 27 show lineup: Tapes 'N Tapes, Dead Man Winter, Low and Night Moves. The January 28 show lineup: Polica, Suicide Commandos, Sims, Haley Bonar. Both nights of the party will also feature music spun by The Current DJs. Ticket sale information is detailed below.
"We're really excited to showcase some of the best up and coming and legendary bands from our music scene," said Jim McGuinn, program director, 89.3 The Current. "Over the past few years the Current's Birthday Party show has really become a chance to meet up and share in the great music produced in the Twin Cities all year long. We're really looking forward to it."
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, 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 7th Birthday Party
Two nights of great Minnesota music.
Friday, January 27, 2012
First Avenue, Minneapolis
Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 18+
Night Moves, Low, Dead Man Winter, and Tapes 'N Tapes
Saturday, January 28, 2012
First Avenue, Minneapolis
Doors at 5 p.m. Ages 18+
Haley Bonar, Sims, Suicide Commandos and Polica
Tickets:
Thursday, January 5 at noon
· MPR Member Online Presale: Tickets for MPR Members only will go on sale online Thursday, January 5 at noon for $15 (service fees will apply). Go online to thecurrent.org to purchase. MPR Members must have a valid Member ID (as of 12/31/11) to purchase tickets during the online pre-sale. Limit 2 tickets per Member ID, per night.
· First Avenue's The Depot: A limited number of tickets will be available to MPR Members and the general public for $15 by going in person to The Depot Thursday, January 5 at noon. There is no service charge for purchasing tickets in person at The Depot. Limit 2 tickets per person, per night.
Friday, January 6 at noon
· General Public Online Ticket Sale: Any remaining tickets will go on sale online to the general public on Friday, January 6 at noon for $15 (service fees will apply). Go online to thecurrent.org to purchase. Limit 2 tickets per person, per night.
TUNE IN: 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 TheCurrent.org.
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