It looks like Uncle Jesse or John Stamos as he is known professionally, will be joined by the Blues Brothers and many more to celebrate the July 4 holiday. The duo will be joined by a number of different acts for PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” show.
Uncle Jesse and The Blues Brothers To Celebrate July 4th
“Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) is set to host the 37th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol,” according to a recent release.
“The all-star musical and fireworks extravaganza will kick off the country’s 241st birthday with performances by: iconic multi-platinum selling music legends The Beach Boys, with special guests John Stamos (drums) and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath (vocals); soul men Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi of The Blues Brothers; legendary Motown stars The Four Tops; THE VOICE Season 12 winner Chris Blue; acclaimed country music singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler; Grammy-nominated gospel legend Yolanda Adams; and Broadway star and two-time Tony Award-nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND); with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly. Multi-talented actress and singer Sofia Carson (DESCENDENTS 2) will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.”
The show is set to feature plenty of fun acts, two of which will take you back to the golden decade of the 80s. So, if you want to catch The Blues Brothers in a rare appearance, tune in to PBS on July 4 at 8PM EST.