MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23, 1998 – The Preston Shannon Band will supply the live music and there will be ticket give-aways to three up-coming events during this month’s Peabody Place Block Party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29.

In addition to the music, there will be plenty of food and beverages at "The Block That Rocks," on the corner of the Main Street Mall and Peabody Place at the foot of the Peabody Place Tower.

Passes to the FedEx St. Jude Classic, which begins July 30; tickets to the Dave Matthews Band concert August 11 at The Pyramid Arena; and tickets to Memphis Redbirds games all will be given away during the block party.

Register to win at Breckenridge Brewery, Java Blues, Carlton Cards, City Grocery, McCarty Travel, and Ciao Cucina Restaurant.

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.

Wednesday’s event is being sponsored by Breckenridge Brewery; Ciao Cucina Restaurant; Carlton Cards, Java Blues, McCarty Travel; City Grocery; Rock Radio 103-FM; the Center City Commission; and The Memphis Flyer.