89.3 The Current to Host its 8th Birthday Bash January 18 & 19 at First Avenue
Jan 2, 2013
89.3 The Current announced today that it will celebrate its eighth birthday with a two-day bash featuring Minnesota's hottest musical acts on January 18 and 19, 2013, at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
Friday night's (January 18) lineup includes indie-pop sensation John Mark Nelson, soulful roots/folk singer Chastity Brown, groove masters Twin Cities Funk & Soul Allstars and bluesy rockers The 4onthefloor. On Saturday night (January 19), all-female hip-hop trio The Chalice, indie band Now, Now, legendary singer-songwriter Dave Pirner and experimental rockers Cloud Cult will take the stage.
Both nights will also feature music spun by The Current DJs. Ticket sale information is detailed below.
"Last year, we expanded our birthday celebration to two nights, and now it's a tradition that enables us to feature the diversity of sounds and styles that makes our state's music scene so incredible," said Jim McGuinn, program director, 89.3 The Current. "From up -and- coming acts to veterans who were rediscovered in 2012, these two nights display the rich talent of our state, and the Current is proud to be a part of this community and help connect this music with our listeners."
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 FMQB Triple A Conference named The Current Station of the Year and Jim McGuinn Program Director of the Year in 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2012, the staff and readership of City Pages named it Best FM Station, host Mary Lucia Best FM Personality, with hosts Jake Rudh and Mark Wheat 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 8th Birthday Party
Friday, January 18, 2013 First Avenue, Minneapolis Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 18+
Saturday, January 19, 2013 First Avenue, Minneapolis Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 18+
Tickets:
Friday, January 4 at noon MPR Member Online Presale: Tickets for MPR Members only will go on sale online Friday, January 4 at noon for $18 (service fees will apply). Go online to thecurrent.org to purchase. MPR Members must have a valid Member ID (as of 12/31/12) 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 $18 by going in person to The Depot Friday, January 4 at noon. There is no service charge for purchasing tickets in person at The Depot. Limit 2 tickets per person, per night.
Saturday, January 5 at noon
General Public Online Ticket Sale: Any remaining tickets will go on sale online to the general public on Saturday, January 5 at noon for $18 (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.