***Update: Low and Suicide Commandos were announced as the final pieces of the lineup since this report first posted. For those younger Current listeners unfamiliar with the Commandos, they pretty much kicked off the punk-rock scene locally and were one of the first local indie bands to hit the road nationally. They still put on a great live show, too. As for Low, the trio was supposed to play First Ave this past weekend for Motion City Soundtrack's Popsickle fest (which was canceled), and it's been quite a while since we've seen them there.
Now the biggest affair for local music fans every winter, the annual 89.3 the Current birthday bash will be even bigger this time around. The station expanded its seventh candle-blowout into a two-night party but is sticking with its locals-only format, as proven by the acts so far announced from the lineup. More are being announced every top of the hour on air. We'll update accordingly. Here's who's in so far:
JAN. 27 (Fri): Low, Tapes n' Tapes, Dead Man Winter and Night Moves.
JAN. 28 (Sat): Suicide Commandos, Sims, Polica and Haley Bonar.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 5 at noon for $15. Minnesota Public Radio members can buy tickets online at www.TheCurrent.org. A limited number will also be on sale to the general public in person at the Depot Tavern (adjoining First Avenue). The previous years' single-night parties always sold out fast.
