Mary Lucia has earned a large fan base with her work as a broadcast personality, writer, actor and voice-over talent. Lucia began her media career doing evenings at REV 105, co-hosted mornings on Zone 105, and hosted a talk show, Somethin' Stupid, on 1500 KSTP.
From 1998 to 2001, she hosted the local music show Popular Creeps, a two-time Minnesota Music Award winner for "Best Locally Produced Show." For her work at The Current, Lucia has been voted best FM radio personality by City Pages seven times. In addition to her radio career, she has also appeared in commercials and in live theater productions.
Lucia likes cats and dogs more than people, wearing dead people's clothes and taking long walks off of short piers.
Valerie June dropped her fifth solo record this month, The Moon and the Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. Mary Lucia caught up with June about how she spent her time over the past year, and her continual journey to seek light in the world.
Valerie June connects with The Current's Mary Lucia to play a few songs from her latest record, 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers' plus an older favorite. June leads us on a meditation to kick things off, and speaks with Mary about channeling light in dark world, finding her voice, and spending time along the Mississippi River.
This week, Mary Lucia discusses 'Tina,' the documentary about Tina Turner that just debuted on HBO. 'Turner truly expresses that this was her hand dealt in life,' Mary says, 'and she is dealing with it the best way she knows how.'
Mary Lucia talks about a documentary she recently watched about the band Pulp, and the farewell concert they gave in their hometown of Sheffield, England.
Mary Lucia calls Bad Brains 'possibly the most exciting live band ever,' and the film 'Finding Joseph I: The HR from Bad Brains Documentary,' looks at the life of Bad Brains' enthusiastic and spellbinding frontman, H.R., aka Human Rights.
Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro tells his own story in 'Mourning Son,' which details the trauma that Navarro experienced at the age of 15, when his mother and his aunt were both murdered.
Debbie Harry's personal mix of cool sexuality and streetwise style makes her a standout to this day. She was always ahead of her time.
Mary Lucia talks about the documentary 'Tear the Roof Off: the untold story of Parliament Funkadelic,' streaming now on Amazon Prime and other platforms.
Time Machine goes to 1969 this week - the year of Woodstock. Last summer, Mary Lucia talked to photographer Burk Uzzle, the person who captured the iconic image that graces the cover of the 'Woodstock' album.
Mary Lucia talks about the new documentary series produced by the New York Times and streaming on Hulu and FX. The documentary explores Spears' career as well as the #FreeBritney movement rallying against Spears' court-mandated conservatorship.
Mary Lucia connected with Jason Singer and Jake LeMond of Michigander for a virtual session to hear a few tracks from their upcoming EP, Everything Will Be OK Eventually. The three compare notes on Spoon, making music in the midwest, and what's in store for the band in the next year.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald, one of the most celebrated jazz singers of all time, is often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.
Originally released in 2010 but now available for streaming, 'Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child' offers what Mary Lucia calls 'a close look into one of my favorite artists in the world.'
The new documentary 'Rock Camp: The Movie' spotlights everyday folks who get to jam with their heroes. 'They're people who didn't aspire to have music as a career,' Mary Lucia says, 'but they take an opportunity to play with Paul Stanley seriously.'
A documentary considered the definitive life story of reggae icon is now available on Showtime and other platforms. 'It is so amazing,' Mary Lucia says. 'It's such an interesting look at somebody who was so much more than just a musician or the most famous musician to come from Jamaica.'
Mary Lucia has a two-fer for you, thanks to musician, actor, painter and all-around interesting person John Lurie. HBO recently launched the series, 'Painting with John.' It welcomes comparisons to Lurie's earlier series, 'Fishing with John.'
If you love the Rolling Stones, Mary Lucia has a documentary for you: 'Every Night's a Saturday Night: The Bobby Keys Story.' It's all about the Stones' legendary, Texas-born sax player.
'I'm feeling really anxious,' Mary Lucia says. 'Just wanted to check in with how you're doing, because I know I'm not alone.' So: How are you?
Mary Lucia talks about a brand-new series from Netflix, directed by Martin Scorsese, that captures the observations and wit of New York City writer and humorist Fran Lebowitz.
Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary from CNN Films, 'Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President.' The film shows how Carter's lifelong passion for music allowed him to transcend divisions. 'I cannot think of a better recommendation for this time, this day, this moment in history,' Mary says.