The 2011 KEXP & Seattle Center present Concerts at the Mural kicks off August 5 at Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center with a roots, rock and folk show by local favorites The Maldives, Hey Marseilles and Black Whales. The series, now in its fourth year, presents five concerts throughout the month of August, all free to the public. Additional bands performing in the series include Fool’s Gold, Capsula, Mad Rad, Black Mountain, My Goodness, Drew Grow & the Pastors’ Wives and Ravenna Woods.

The series line-up includes:

Aug. 5 – 6 p.m.

 The Maldives, Hey Marseilles, Black Whales

Aug. 6 – 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

KEXP BBQ, Fool’s Gold, Rainbow Arabia, Capsula, Virgin Islands, and Mad Rad

Aug. 12 – 6 p.m.

Seapony, Gold Leaves, Math and Physics Club

Aug. 19 – 6 p.m.

Black Mountain, My Goodness, and Whalebones

Aug. 26 – 6 p.m.

No Depression Night: Special Guests, Ravenna Woods, Pickwick, Drew Grow & the Pastors’ Wives

Seating for Concerts at the Mural is on a first-come basis. Folding chairs and blankets are allowed. Large bags, large coolers/ice chest, umbrellas, video and audio recorders are not allowed. KEXP DJs will be spinning one hour prior to each Friday night line-up, and a beer and wine garden will also begin at 5 p.m. for people 21 years of age and older with a valid ID. The 2011 concert series is subject to change.

For concert updates and frequently asked questions, visit:

KEXP.org , Seattlecenter.com, Facebook, Twitter, or call 206 684-7200.