FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Belz Enterprises Sponsors Free Concert
By Memphis Symphony on September 18

Memphis, Tenn. (September 9, 1998) -- Belz Enterprises will sponsor a free “Pops” concert by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra on Friday evening, September 18 at the foot of the new Belz Office Tower at Peabody Place.
    Singer Joyce Cobb and her band will kick off the concert at 5 p.m. followed by the performance of the Memphis Symphony at 7 p.m. Terry Mike Jeffery, noted singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist will join the symphony.
    The symphony will be conducted by Vincent L. Danner, newly named resident conductor. The symphony’s two-hour program will include music from Broadway shows, marches, gospel, semi-classical pieces and popular music, including songs made famous by Elvis Presley and Simon and Garfunkel.
    Terry Mike Jeffrey has been performing since the late 1970s when his band toured the United States and Canada, playing casinos, conventions, night clubs and even cruise ships. He has released seven albums, the latest on a Warner Brothers classical label of a symphonic album featuring his guitar work.
    The event is part of the monthly block parties at Peabody Place that are sponsored by Belz Enterprises. September’s event is a slight departure from the usual block party because it is being held on a Friday instead of the usual last Wednesday of the month.
    Musical groups that have performed at the block parties have ranged from rock, to blues, to country-rock, but September’s event will mark the first time a symphony has performed.
    The Peabody Place block parties have proven popular since being introduced late last summer. Hundreds attend the early-evening celebrations that feature live music, a variety of food and drinks, and something unusual – from cheerleaders to a high-wire act.
    Friday’s event is being sponsored by Breckenridge Brewery; Ciao Cucina Restaurant; Carlton Cards, Java Blues, McCarty Travel; City Grocery; FM-100; and the Center City Commission.

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