WHO: Seattle Center and KEXP 90.3FM

WHAT: KEXP and Seattle Center Present Concerts at the Mural and All-Day Barbeque

WHEN: Concerts on Fridays, July 31, Aug. 7, 14 and 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Barbeque and bands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.

WHERE: Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center

Discover music this summer at KEXP and Seattle Center Present Concerts at the Mural, a free summer concert series curated by KEXP, every Friday, July 31 - Aug. 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., on the lawn of Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre. Included in this series is the annual KEXP Barbeque, a free-entry event offering a great line-up of bands, Saturday, August 8, 2p.m. - 9 p.m., at Seattle Center.

The four Friday evening concerts, presented free-of-charge, will offer an innovative and eclectic blend of artists and performance styles, showcasing up and coming artists alongside long-standing national acts. The series is intended to attract residential neighbors, families, downtown workers and music lovers from throughout the greater community.

Originally brought together in response to public calls for more outdoor music, KEXP and Seattle Center soon realized they held a shared commitment to innovative and culturally diverse programming. This is the second year the two have collaborated on Concerts at the Mural, where Seattle Center provides the outdoor concert space, technical expertise and shared vision to help fulfill KEXP's commitment to presenting music that matters.

KEXP and Seattle Center Present Concerts at the Mural are free and open to all. They are tailored to the culturally curious who seek to discover some of the best artists on the independent music scene today. Concert headliners will be announced in June. KEXP DJs will serve as the event MCs.

Tune to KEXP, 90.3FM for performance updates and additional information on the series or go to www.kexp.org. For more information on Seattle Center events and activities, click on www.seattlecenter.com.

About KEXP and Seattle Center Present Concerts at the Mural

The community gathers for KEXP and Seattle Center Present Concerts at the Mural, a series of four FREE summer concerts and an all-day barbeque presented by Seattle Center in partnership with KEXP. Funded in part by ACLU of Washington, Pabst Brewing Company, Seattle Center Fund and the City of Seattle, the Concerts at the Mural showcases prominent bands that perform and celebrate the best of the nation's music scene.

About Seattle Center

Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound -starting with 63 free and low cost public programs and over 5,000 shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus, with its 17 acres of open space, is welcoming to all -and is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This treasured urban park exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring our rich and varied community together. The 12 million visitors to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County. For more information, visit www.seattlecenter.com.

About KEXP Public Radio

KEXP is an influential, non-commercial radio station based in Seattle and supported through financial contributions from listeners worldwide. Over the last three decades, KEXP has built a reputation as a purveyor of new and emerging artists and musical forms. Today, KEXP programs a rare mix of music spanning multiple genres and brings listeners more than 380 live, in-studio performances each year.

KEXP has a mission to enrich people's lives by providing a wide array of music and by exploring, developing and applying relevant technology to deepen and extend musical experiences. Listeners enjoy KEXP at 90.3 FM in Seattle and around the world at KEXP.org. The station is governed by the Friends of KEXP, a non-profit organization operating the station on behalf of the University of Washington, which holds the FCC license. A partnership with EMP provides facility support and programming collaboration. The University of Washington's information technology group provides KEXP with the development and application of streaming services, technical expertise, and other relevant technology to extend the music experience.