(St. Paul, Minn.)—February 26, 2007—The Current announced today that it will broadcast live on March 15 and 16 from the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. An official SXSW event, The Current's two days of live broadcasts will be held at Buffalo Billiards, located at 6th and Congress streets in the thick of the festival action.

The Current's award-winning DJs Mary Lucia and Steve Seel will present festival updates and guest band appearances beginning at 11 a.m. CST both days of the SXSW broadcast. From afro beat to indie rock, electronica to hip hop talent culled from The Current's hometown in the Twin Cities, the broadcast will give its live audience and radio and Web listeners a peerless sampling of the festival.

The Current is heard on 89.3 KCMP FM in the Twin Cities, 88.7 KMSE in Rochester and via a live Web stream at thecurrent.org.

The Current live broadcast from SXSW 2007
Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16
Buffalo Billiards, 201 E. 6th Street (6th and Congress)
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event is free with SXSW badge or wristband

Guests scheduled to appear: Andrew Bird (w / Dosh), Sondre Lerche, Tom Morello, Peter Bjorn and John, Money Mark, EL-P, RJD2, Antibalas, Brother Ali, Bonde Do Role, Fujiya & Miyagi, The Young Knives and many more TBD. Check thecurrent.org for an updated schedule.

For the March 15 and 16 broadcasts, Steve Seel will host 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Mary Lucia will host 3-7 p.m.

Those attending the broadcast can also pick up a free copy of The Timeless Institute, a chillout compilation of emerging electronic artists curated by the renowned DJ Woody McBride, aka DJ ESP (Limited Edition).

About The Current
The Current is a unique radio station featuring the best new music alongside legendary artists. The Current began in 2005 as a non-commercial, member-supported Minnesota Public Radio station in the Twin Cities. During its first year of broadcasting, the station has grown its terrestrial radio audience to include members from around the world via thecurrent.org.

About host Mary Lucia
Weekdays 3-7 p.m. on The Current
Mary Lucia has earned a large fan base with her work as an on-air personality, writer, actor and voice-over talent. Lucia began her media career doing nights at the Twin Cities alternative music station REV 105, co-hosted mornings on ABC's Zone 105, and hosted a talk show on the region's 1500 KSTP AM. From 1998-2001 she hosted the local music show Popular Creeps, a two-time Minnesota Music Award winner for "Best Locally Produced Show." Lucia is closely identified with the vibrant Minnesota music scene and was voted 2006 Best Radio FM Personality, Reader's Choice, by Twin Cities alternative weekly City Pages; and a "Hipster Hero" by Mpls/StPaul magazine. Her passion and knowledge help create the personality of The Current.

About host Steve Seel
Weekdays noon-3 p.m. on The Current
Steve Seel has worked at Minnesota Public Radio since April 1999 as a host for both Classical 24, a nationally syndicated classical program, and for Minnesota Public Radio's regional classical music service. In addition, he is an ace producer, leading projects to help sustain the sound and viability of the service. He has a wide knowledge of music—from classical to rock, experimental and jazz—and is an accomplished singer-songwriter.