“Celebrating Freedom”
Featuring Entertainment By Singer Sheryl Youngblood, Opening Act Saxophonist Rhoda G, and A Line Dance Shake-Off!
Sheryl Youngblood
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, AV Technician.
Growing up in a musically inclined family with her mother having her own female group “The Royal Harmonetts” and being a pianist and vocalist in the church, Sheryl was born into music.
2015 Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame Inductee Sheryl Youngblood began singing and playing various instruments in the church.
In her teen years Sheryl began her own female group at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church called “Sisters.” She wrote several of their songs and also wrote songs for the National Baptist State Convention.
Sheryl auditioned for and was immediately accepted into the world-renowned gospel recording group “Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Singers of Chicago” affectionately called “The Tommies.”
While Sheryl sang with “The Tommies,” the group won both Grammy and Stella Awards. During that time Sheryl began playing drums and singing with various recording artist such as Otis Clay, Artie “BLUES BOY” White, Bobby “Slim” James, “KoKo” Taylor and “The KoKo Taylor Blues Foundation”, Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Willie Rogers, 3-time Hall of Famer Billy Shelton, 3 time Stella Award winner “Darrius Brooks”, Hall of Fame Group “The Spaniels, “Raven” Grammy and Emmy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, Daryl Coley, LeAnn Faine, and Stormy Weather.
She has opened for The Whispers, Buddy Guy, Lakeside, Chante Moore, Reheem De’Vaughn, Kindred The Family Soul, Denise LaSalle, Bobby Rush, John Primer, Maurice John Vaughn and the list goes on.
In 1995 Sheryl Formed “SAYYES!” band and an all female band Ultimately Blessed a.k.a. “UB” SAYYES! And UB performed at many different venue’s and put on yearly benefit concerts for SWWR (Batter and abused Women and Children Facility) Cancer; Sickle cell Anemia; Diabetes; Prostate Cancer and more.
Sheryl’s mission is to touch everyone possible musically even if only for an hour or two on stage making someone feel better then they did when they arrived to the event!
Beginning April 2nd, paper event tickets will also be available for purchase from the First Baptist Church office at 739 N. 8th Street. Stop by Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 3 and 5 p.m. for printed event tickets.
DATE: friday, JUNE 13, 2025
LOCATION: OAKLEY LINDSAY CENTER
300 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, QUINCY, IL 62301
TIME: 5 P.M. TO 10 P.M.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of sophistication and celebration at our 4th annual Juneteenth Community Gala on June 13, 2025. This event will be at the Oakley Lindsay Civic center, Quincy Illinois and will include find dining, live entertainment and more.
Partake in a gourmet double entrée delicious meal provided by the Oakley Lindsay Center along with a tasty dessert. The evening will feature performances by an opening artist Rhoda G, one of the “Baddest” female saxophonists in the St. Louis area who is sure to make you want to get up out of your seat.
Once again, we are blessed to have the Sheryl Youngblood Blue Band from the Chicagoland area perform…guaranteed to have you out on the dance floor.
Sheryl, a Chicago Blue Hall of Fame Inductee, is a one-of-a-kind performer who says her mission is to touch everyone possible musically even if only for an hour or two on stage making someone feel better than they did when they arrived at the event!
This year we also have added something extra special! We are having a line dance shake-off that you will NOT want to miss! The “Flex” and “Boots On The Ground” line dances will be brought to our Gala, so come ready to join in on the fun!
Dress in your finest semi-formal attire and prepare for a night of elegance, entertainment and lasting memories. The Gala decorations will be beautifully displayed in shades of purple with the colors white and silver. Feel free to wear or accent with those colors if you choose to do so.
Whether you’re attending to connect, celebrate, or simply enjoy an extraordinary evening, the Juneteenth Community Gala is an occasion not to be missed.
Tickets will be on sale and available for $60.00 each starting on April 1st through May 31st. As of June 1st, ticket prices increase to $75.00 each. To obtain tickets you can click the link below after April 1st, 2025, or contact Lena Jones at 217-617-2861 or call the First Baptist Church office at 217-223-4468 Tuesday to Friday 3-5 p.m. for printed tickets.
If you have any questions, contact Lena Jones at jlena7319@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Semi-formal or formal attire is required. No alcohol whatsoever.
Beginning April 2nd, paper event tickets will also be available for purchase from the First Baptist Church office at 739 N. 8th Street. Stop by Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 3 and 5 p.m. for printed event tickets.
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