This month, The Current turns five. Our birthday wish: 893 NEW members by January 24. Whether you've been listening since the beginning or just started, join now to ensure another five years of great music. To celebrate, we're having a party at First Avenue on January 29th with Solid Gold, P.O.S., Mason Jennings, Lookbook, and Twilight Hours. We'll be featuring our hosts picks of favorite sessions all this week. Check out the schedule and archive below.

2005

Airing Monday, January 25
The Hold Steady
DeVotchka
M.I.A.
Atmosphere

2006

Airing Tuesday, January 26
Michael Franti
Dr. Dog
P.O.S.
TV On The Radio

2007

Airing Wednesday, January 27
Spoon
The National
Peter Bjorn & John
New Pornographers

2008

Airing Thursday, January 28
Billy Bragg
Bon Iver
Sharon Jones
Tom Morello

2009

Airing Friday, January 29
Black Francis
Mason Jennings
Moby
Grizzly Bear

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Live Current 5 Year Anniversary CD

Members can pick up a free CD at the party when they bring proof of membership (member card, email, receipt).

1. The Shins - "Caring Is Creepy"
2. The Magic Numbers - "Love Me Like You Do"
3. Regina Spektor - "Fidelity"
4. Jose Gonzalez - "Heartbeats"
5. The Clientele - "Book Shop Casanova"
6. Patti Smith - "People Have The Power"
7. Elbow - "One Day Like This"
8. Black Kids - "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You"
9. The English Beat - "Save It For Later"
10. Doves - "Winter Hill"

The Details

Date: January 29th
Location: First Avenue Mainroom
Doors: 8pm

Musical Guests

Twilight Hours
Lookbook
Mason Jennings
P.O.S.
Solid Gold

FAQ

When do tickets go on-sale?
All tickets have been sold. The Current will be giving away a few pairs of tickets the weekend before the show.

I've bought tickets online. Will they be sent to me or do I need to bring something to First Avenue?
If you bought Online Tickets, print your receipt and bring it with you to the event. If you do not have access to a printer please bring with you a photo ID that matches the reservation name. You will not receive physical tickets. The reservation name will be placed on a will call list with the number of tickets or tables purchased.

How do I get a copy of the 5th Anniversary CD if I can't make it to the party?
During the February member drive, the 5th Anniversary CD will be available as a thank you gift for new members. If you are currently a member or are renewing, you can become a Sustainer now to get access to the CD for a very small additional gift after Feb. 17. If you're already a Sustainer, you can get the CD after Feb. 17 for a small additional gift. Contact Member Services at 1.800.228.7123 for more information.

What's on the CD?
The CD is a hand-picked collection of live in-studio performances from the past five years with two tracks from each year.

When is The Current's actual 5th birthday?
January 24th, 2005.

What's this I hear about 893 NEW members?
When The Current launched, we looked for 893 brand new founding members. Now that we're turning five, we're doing it again. We hope to get 893 NEW members by our birthday. Not a member yet? Join now to ensure another five years of great music.