Barenaked Ladies and Spoon Perform LIVE at the 26th Annual World's Largest Block Party! It's Time to Rock the Block!

CHICAGO, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The 26th Annual World's Largest Block Party is finally here, and more than 18,000 people are expected to attend over the two nights, Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10! Barenaked Ladies will take the stage tonight at 8:50 p.m., with Kris Allen (winner of American Idol season 8) opening the show at 7:40 p.m. Additionally, two up and coming artists -- Jeffrey David and Angel Taylor -- will entertain audiences at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively. On Saturday, July 10, Spoon headlines this fun-filled festival and will go on stage at 9 p.m., with White Rabbits opening the show at 7:30 p.m., along with Adam Fitz and Chris Mills performing at 5:30 p.m. and 6:20 p.m., respectively.

Tickets are $40 in advance; $45 at the gate, if event is not sold-out. There is also a two-night pass available for $70. Admission price includes five FREE beverages of beer, wine, soda or bottled water. Go to www.worldslargestblockparty.com to purchase your tickets today or call 312.648.1590! You must be 21 to enter the event; ID is required at the entrance.

Additional fun elements include a great line-up of celebrity bartenders joining us this year including the following numerous media personalities such as: Rob Stafford (NBC); Susan Carlson (CBS); Dina Bair (WGN) and many more; plus, Bobby Douglas, a former quarterback who played for the Chicago Bears from '69-75. Douglas set the NFL record for most yards rushing by a quarterback in one season, with 968 yards in 1972. This record stood for 34 years. Celebrity bartenders will serve drinks at the main stage bar (West side of the lot) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

Additionally, patrons will enjoy the world famous Bean Bags and Chicagoans will have the opportunity to experience CLEAR'S® 4G WiMAX, the fastest mobile Internet available in Chicago. With BobCarMedia's unique 3-D "experiential" media, consumers can "test drive" the new service on the spot, as they savor the sites, sounds and flavors of this wonderful festival.

Lastly, Old St. Pat's is collecting non-perishable food items at the Block Party on behalf of Greater Chicago Food Depository, which will be distributed to those most in need. The first 100 people each night to bring a food donation will receive a free hot dog from the Old St. Pat's Grill.  

Press Details for Coverage of Barenaked Ladies Tonight

Still photography: First two songs, no flash.

Video:

First :30 seconds of the first three songs and will need to be plugged in to our board.

Board feed details: Audio feeds are available at the FOH mix position. They are line level XLR outputs. Local crews should provide their own mic/xlr cable. Please get audio feed at least 15 minutes before Barenaked Ladies performance.

Frequency details: Please be aware of the following frequencies used by Barenaked Ladies:

four Shure psm700 H3 band in-ears (524Mhz-554Mhz)

four Shure psm600 in-ears –HA 626.475 or 632.550Mhz

-HC 642.275 or 646.500Mhz

-HD 647.525 or 653.375Mhz

-HE 655.250 or 656.500Mhz

six Shure UHF-R mics/beltpacks in the J5 band (578.000-607.975Mhz/ 614.025-638.00Mhz)

About the World's Largest Block Party

The World's Largest Block Party is Old St. Patrick's major fundraising event of the year. The Block Party proceeds support the continued artistic enhancement of Old St. Patrick's Church. In addition, the money raised enables Old St. Pat's to help fund the Center for Social Concerns building, which houses the following local and global outreach programs: Harmony, Hope and Healing, Coprodeli USA, Horizons for Youth, Career Transitions Center of Chicago and Global Alliance for Africa.  Additionally, event proceeds enabled Old St. Pat's to build the new Frances Xavier Warde Schools on the church campus. The Block Party entrance is at Madison and Des Plaines streets in Chicago's West Loop. For more information on the Block Party, visit www.worldslargestblockparty.com.

About Old St. Patrick's Church

Founded in 1846, Old St. Patrick's Church is the oldest public building in the city of Chicago. Its mission is to serve the life and work of the laity in the world. The current church structure, located on the northwest corner of Adams and Des Plaines streets, was dedicated on Christmas Day, 1856. In 1977, Old St. Patrick's was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  For more information on Old St. Pat's, visit www.oldstpats.org.¶

SOURCE Old St. Patrick's Church