Legendary East Bay star Sheila E. performs hometown shows in Oakland

Sheila E. is set to perform a string of hometown shows at Yoshi’s in Oakland. The acclaimed vocalist percussionist and her E Train band will be playing two gigs per night over a three day stretch, Jan. 12 14, at the beloved club in Jack London Square. Sheila E. was surrounded by music growing up as a member of the Bay Area’s legendary Escovedo family.

Of course, she had her dad — the great percussionist Pete Escovedo — and her talented siblings. Beyond that, her godfather was none other than the Latin jazz icon Tito Puente and, in general, there were just so many other notable artists coming and going through her life as she enjoyed being a part of the Bay Area’s thriving music scene.

She counts such diverse Bay Area acts as Jefferson Airplane, the Pointer Sisters, the Grateful Dead, and Sly & the Family Stone among her many influences. “I used to sit on the corner outside of the local community center with Twinkies and 7 Up listening to Sly and Larry Graham rehearse,” Sheila E.

is quoted as saying on the Yoshi’s website. “The sounds of the Bay Area molded me.” Sheila E. had her greatest moment of commercial success with “The Glamorous Life,” the Prince penned tune that reached the top 10 back in 1984. She also received much attention for her work on the Prince radio hit “Erotic City.” Showtimes are 8 and 10 p.m.

Jan. 12, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 14. Tickets are $59 $109, ..