Suzanne Vega to Perform on 'Live at 01' at Borders(R) Liberty Street Store in Ann Arbor

Suzanne Vega to Perform on 'Live at 01' at Borders(R) Liberty Street Store in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Who: Suzanne Vega is a songwriter and singer known for her highly literate lyrics and eclectic folk-inspired music. Her 1987 surprise hit "Luka" on the CD "Solitude Standing" launched her into stardom. Vega's latest CD, "Beauty and Crime," is her first release in six years.

What: Vega performs songs from her new CD "Beauty and Crime" for "Live at 01" and signs copies of her CD. Radio station 107.1 will be broadcasting Vega's performance live to listeners and host Martin Bandyke will be on-hand to emcee the event.

"Borders Live at 01" is a broadband web program filmed entirely on location at Borders store #01 in downtown Ann Arbor. With new episodes each month, "Borders Live at 01" captures all of the energy and intimacy of a Borders store event, featuring some of Borders' favorite authors and artists. To view episodes, please visit www.bordersmedia.com.

   When:  Tuesday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m.    Where: Borders          612 E Liberty          Ann Arbor, MI 48104          (734) 668-7652   

Why: Fans have the opportunity to personally meet Vega and experience a special, in-store performance from her new CD "Beauty and Crime." Borders is excited to welcome Vega to the Liberty Street store.

   Media   Contact:  Media interested in attending this event should contact             Nicole Pagenette at (248) 651-1553 or at             npagenet@bordersgroupinc.com.   

Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Borders, Inc. is a subsidiary of Borders Group. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.

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CONTACT: Event information, Nicole Pagenette, +1-248-651-1553,
npagenet@bordersgroupinc.com, or about Borders, Kolleen O'Meara,
+1-734-477-1224, komeara@bordersgroupinc.com

Web site: http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/

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