Friday, April 4: AT&T Block Party

The weekend of festivities kicks off on Friday, April 4 with the AT&T Block Party.  The show begins at 6:00 p.m. with local Americana artist Emory Quinn. Power-pop band Ludo takes the stage at 7:45 p.m. and is followed by hip-hop/soul/funk band The Roots at 9:00 p.m.  Live music concludes with the pop punk and rock hits of headliner Fall Out Boy at 10:30 p.m. 

AT&T Block Party

11:00 a.m.	Site and food/beverage stands open
11:30 a.m.	Opening Ceremonies from Hoop City
6:00 p.m.	EMORY QUINN performs
7:00 p.m.	Naismith Presentation
7:45 p.m.	LUDO performs
9:00 p.m.	THE ROOTS perfrom
10:30 p.m.	FALL OUT BOY performs
11:30 p.m.	Fireworks spectacular
12:00 p.m.	Site Closes

Also on Friday, fans will be introduced to the four men’s finalists for the prestigious Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T, which is awarded annually to the college basketball player of the year. The Naismith Trophy recipient will be announced during Monday’s Championship game on CBS during “AT&T at the Half.”  A spectacular fireworks display comparable to San Antonio’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration ends the day.