Once upon a time, Jump Blues Band THE UPTOWN RHYTHM KINGS, headlined by ERIC SHOUTIN’ SHERIDAN, were IT. Every DC swing dancer and jump-blues fan knew: Sheridan’s late ’40s/early ’50s-style belting and his horn-led combo’s honking rowdiness were more than nostalgia-act trappings. Sheridan’s energetic renditions of boomin’ cuts by the likes of Roy Milton and Ike Turner, steeped in the historical origins and ongoing vitality of R&B-based reelin’ and rockin’ jump blues, were the real thing. Sadly, Eric passed away in April, 2023 at his home in Illinois. Tonight, musicians far and wide come together to celebrate Eric, including but not limited to former bandmates and friends Big Joe Maher, Arthur Gerstien, Bryant MacGregor, Derek Houston, Jerry Queen, Vince McCool, Randy Small, Charlie Hubel, Terence McArdle, and special guest vocalist Juanita Williams. Big Joe will present a short tribute to Eric 8:50-9:05pm. This will truly be an historic night.