Sheila E. with Special Appearance by Oakland Rising at The Guild Theatre

Super Bowl week in the Bay Area just got a serious dose of soul, funk, and community spirit. Elevate Oakland, the nonprofit co-founded by Oakland icon Sheila E., is teaming up with NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott for a special night of music and celebration on February 6 at the historic Guild Theatre.

Headlining the evening is Sheila E. herself, a true Bay Area legend whose career has spanned decades and genres. Supporting the headliner is Oakland Rising, an emerging artist collective spotlighting the next generation of East Bay talent.

The event also marks a meaningful full-circle moment for the venue...

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Super Bowl week in the Bay Area just got a serious dose of soul, funk, and community spirit. Elevate Oakland, the nonprofit co-founded by Oakland icon Sheila E., is teaming up with NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott for a special night of music and celebration on February 6 at the historic Guild Theatre.

Headlining the evening is Sheila E. herself, a true Bay Area legend whose career has spanned decades and genres. Supporting the headliner is Oakland Rising, an emerging artist collective spotlighting the next generation of East Bay talent.

The event also marks a meaningful full-circle moment for the venue. “Two years ago Ronnie Lott, Sheila E., and her non-profit Elevate Oakland helped us launch Follow the Music at the Guild Theatre,” said Phil Green, Executive Director of Follow the Music. “So this is a full circle moment.”

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