{"id":25639,"date":"2021-07-29T17:06:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T00:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=30000021432"},"modified":"2021-07-29T20:43:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T03:43:38","slug":"the-queen-of-percussion-sheila-e-to-headline-north-long-beach-uptown-jazz-this-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/news\/the-queen-of-percussion-sheila-e-to-headline-north-long-beach-uptown-jazz-this-august","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Queen of Percussion&#8217; Sheila E. to headline North Long Beach Uptown Jazz this August"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sheila Escovedo, known by fans as Sheila E., the Queen of Percussion for her electric drum solos, will headline day two of the two-day Uptown Jazz Fest set to kick off on Aug. 21.<\/p>\n<p>Sheila E. made a name for herself as an iconic musician early on in her life and has performed with musical legends including Prince, Beyonc\u00e9 and Lionel Richie.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This year&#8217;s 10th annual Jazz Fest will return to in-person performances after transitioning to a virtual presentation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;We\u2019re excited to return for the 10th year, themed &#8216;In This Together,&#8217; highlighting the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, while bringing &#8216;the Queen of Percussion&#8217; Sheila E. to North Long Beach to help amplify our message,&#8221; stated a statement from Councilman Rex Richardson&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This year&#8217;s festival theme promotes a healthy safe summer, with a focus on health resources, COVID-19 outreach, vaccinations and education.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The festival will feature a block party, numerous vendors and food trucks. The festival will also feature on-site vaccinations and\u00a0testing.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Richardson said. &#8220;Expect an incredible performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The complete lineup and day events:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Stage at Houghton Park Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sheila E., Queen of Percussion will close out Saturday&#8217;s event<\/li>\n<li>Special guest to be announced<\/li>\n<li>DW3<\/li>\n<li>Biscuits &amp; Gravy<\/li>\n<li>Ryck Jane<\/li>\n<li>Pastor Funk<\/li>\n<li>Paulie Cerra<\/li>\n<li>Live entertainment provided by DJ, Mr. Quick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Artesia Block Party Stage Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hour the Band<\/li>\n<li>Shy But Flyy<\/li>\n<li>Steen<\/li>\n<li>Jay Boykin<\/li>\n<li>DJ Zest<\/li>\n<li>Urban Society Long Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All-White Attire Party Friday, Aug. 20 at Houghton Park from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sy Smith<\/li>\n<li>New Blues Revolution<\/li>\n<li>Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band<\/li>\n<li>Tatiana Tate Quartet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/uptown-jazz-festival-slated-for-in-person-concert-in-august<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sheila E. lauded by fans as the Queen of Percussion for her electric drum solos, will headline day one of the two-day Uptown Jazz Fest set to kick off on Aug. 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