# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ritchie Forever
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: In remembrance of Ritchie Valens, pioneering Mexican-American rock and roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known for hits "La BambaAbout this EventExperience an electrifying celebration of the kid from Pacoima who changed American music forever. Ritchie Forever honors the 85th birthday of Ritchie Valens, tracing his journey from a teenage trailblazer to a global icon of bicultural identity. Through a multidisciplinary fusion of live music, narration, and archival visuals, the program connects Ritchie’s 1950s legacy to the modern immigrant experience, honoring the rebel, romantic, and dreamer who refused to assimilate. This unforgettable night culminates in a powerful sonic bridge between the past and present, featuring an all-star lineup of contemporary voices: Shannon Shaw (Shannon & the Clams), Joey Quiñones (Thee Sinseers), Bryan Ponce (The Altons), Denise Carlos & Hector Flores (Las Cafeteras), Angie Monroy (The McCharmlys), Irene Diaz, and Jose Varela (Cutty Flam).  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a0135a00-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w572-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a0222710-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w590-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Angie is the creative force behind The McCharmlys, a four-piece band from Santa Ana blending oldies-inspired rock & roll with a modern edge. Rooted in vintage warmth and driven by a fresh, contemporary energy, the band’s sound bridges nostalgia and now—pulling classic influences into something distinctly their own.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nn7h47nyp8&list=RD8nn7h47nyp8&start_radio=1  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a032eff0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w740-h740-dc281808-gmir.jpg Shannon Shaw, the captivating vocalist, bassist, and founder of Shannon & the Clams, valiantly strikes out on her own, gracing us with her first solo album, [i]Shannon In Nashville. In a nod to Dusty Springfield's 1969 classic Dusty in Memphis, Shaw made her own pilgrimage down South to collaborate with The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and a congregation of revered old-school session musicians who have played on notable records by Elvis, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin, Sturgill Simpson, and Nikki Lane, to name just a few.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2nTD0yk03I&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fgrand-performances.squarespace.com%2F  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a04343a0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w572-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg Irene DiazIrene Diaz, born and raised in Los Angeles, is a singer-songwriter, whose captivating vocals and soulful melodies have garnered critical acclaim. Her voice, often described as "powerful" and "without fault in any genre," Irene blends elements of folk, soul, and Chicanxs influences, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a07eed10-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg )As the leader of the modern Chicano soul outfit, , and releasing a string of singles as a solo artist, Quiñones and his crew have recently been ushering in a new era of modern soul. It is the type of music that shares a genesis with the birth from the soul, and R&B sounds emitted from the classic lowrider cruising down Whittier Boulevard to the sunshine-y vibes of traditional ska and dancehall reggae.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfnB7A05zbg&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fgrand-performances.squarespace.com%2F  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a0af24d0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w498-h740-dc084878-gmir.jpg Denise CarlosDenise Carlos, MSW is a lyricist, lead vocalist and jaranera for the East L.A. band Las Cafeteras, who have increasingly gained national recognition for their vibrant musical fusion of Afro-Mexican/ East L.A. sounds and socially-conscious message. Recently featured on Democracy Now! , Denise and Las Cafeteras utilize music as a means for marginalized communities to heal, claim space and re-tell their own stories through a power-lens.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a107cc20-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w615-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Hector FloresBorn and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern day troubadours.  They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many world fit.’  From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UojvxllV4&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fgrand-performances.squarespace.com%2F  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a1675140-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w494-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Bryan PonceVocalist and Guitarist for The Altons.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a1772fc0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w740-h740-dc281828-gmir.jpg Jose Emmanuel Varela  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a1ad5af0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg Roger Mars  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a1bd8790-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w572-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a1f3d9d0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h228-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a2067770-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1144-h740-dc486848-gmir.png   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a243a780-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg This program is made possible in part by Ahmad Tea and a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a255a8e0-9a50-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h507-dc486848-gmir.png The LA Local is a nonprofit news organization built to strengthen Los Angeles by serving and connecting local communities with trusted, community-centered journalism, starting in Boyle Heights, East L.A., Koreatown, Pico-Union, Westlake, Inglewood, South L.A., and Long Beach. The LA Local also provides region-wide coverage, partnering with more than 20 local media outlets and universities to strengthen journalism in the region. The LA Local’s newsroom also includes youth journalists and LA Documenters, a program that has recruited, trained and paid more than 130 Angelenos to document local government meetings. Learn more at thelalocal.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/ritchie-forever/100001985331943286
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, meetups, dance, art, kids, reggae
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Grand Performances
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Los Angeles
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Performances
- **lat**: 34.0515109
- **long**: -118.2514493
- **full address**: Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ritchie Forever being held?
  - **A:** Ritchie Forever takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ritchie Forever?
  - **A:** Ritchie Forever is organized by Grand Performances.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ritchie Forever is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ritchie Forever sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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