The 10th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival in Long Beach Aug 20-21 2021

10th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival, Featuring Sheila E!

6301 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805-2430, United States

Fri, Aug 20th and Sat. Aug 21st

This free community festival will return live in-person for a 2-day event at Houghton Park in North Long Beach beginning Friday, August 20th to Saturday, August 21st.

This year's festival theme “In This Together,” promotes a healthy safe summer, with a focus and emphasis on health-related resources, COVID-19 outreach, vaccinations, and education. The festival will feature on-site vaccinations, testing, and health resources.

All-White Attire Party Friday, August 20th at Houghton Park 4-8:30PM:

-Headliner - Sy Smith
-New Blues Revolution
-Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band
-Tatiana Tate Quartet

Main Stage at Houghton Park Saturday, August 21st 11:30AM-6PM

-Headliner - Sheila E. - Queen of Percussion
-Robby Krieger's New Experience
-DW3
-Biscuits & Gravy
-Ryck Jane
-Pastor Funk
-Paulie Cerra
-Live entertainment provided by DJ, Mr. Quick

Artesia Block Party Stage Saturday, August 21st 9AM-2PM:

-Headliner - Hour the Band
-Shyy But Fly
-Steen
-Jay Boykin
-DJ Zest
-Urban Society Long Beach

Have you seen Robby Krieger's new group "The New Experience"? If not, you can check them out on August 21 at the 10th annual Uptown Jazz Festival in Long Beach, CA. Their set starts at 3:00 pm. No cover charge.

For those who haven't seen them yet, "The New Experience" consists of Robby Krieger (The Doors), keyboardist Ed Roth (Annie Lennox), bassist Kevin Brandon aka "Brandino" (Aretha Franklin) and drummer Franklin Vanderbilt (Lenny Kravitz).

"A New Experience in Jazz, Rhythm and Blues".

Check www.RobbyKrieger.com for the latest.