Ritchie Forever

Join us for an electrifying celebration of Ritchie Valens, the legendary kid from Pacoima who transformed American music forever! 🎉✨ Ritchie Forever honors his 85th birthday while tracing his incredible journey from a teenage trailblazer to a global icon of bicultural identity.

Through a captivating multidisciplinary showcase of live music, narration, and archival visuals, this event beautifully connects Ritchie’s groundbreaking legacy of the 1950s with the modern immigrant experience. 🎤🌍 We pay homage to the rebel, romantic, and dreamer who dared to be different!

As the night unfolds, get ready for a powerful sonic bridge between the past and the present, featuring an all-star lineup of contemporary voices:

• Nick Waterhouse
• Shannon Shaw (Shannon & the Clams)
• Joey Quiñonez (Thee Sinseers)
• Bryan Ponce (The Altons)
• Denise Carlos & Hector Flores (Las Cafeteras)
• Angie Monroy (The McCharmlys)
• Irene Diaz
• Jose Varela (Cutty Flam)

Don't miss this unforgettable experience! 🎸🌈
RSVP via Eventbrite — spots are limited, so make sure to secure your place and celebrate the incredible legacy of Ritchie Valens together!

📍 Location: 350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071-3402, United States