Experience 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: 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, and Jose Varela (Cutty Flam).
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I don't have words to describe how awesome they are. They have great energy, their songs are inspirational and so fun!!! You can't help but to be happy, dance, and sing when they perform! I can't wait to see them again.
Nick Waterhouse. What can I say, he is absolutely amazing. He blows me away every time. I love his sense of style and the sound of his voice and how powerful and strong his vocals are. He has such a great talent for entertainment. I love watching him on stage in his element. He's attractive as well. With his glasses and how smartly dressed he is in his suit and open collar.
Nick Waterhouse has the whole package, good looks, charm and raw talent. I love how the audience just craves his music. Everyone seems to not be able to get enough of him. His stage and backup singers and musicians are wonderful as well and they only enhance the whole evening with talent of their own. It all comes together nicely on one stage.
Even people who are not fans of this guy will appreciate what talent he has and how he presents himself to the audience. He is just a cool guy who oozes coolness from every pore of his body. Nick Waterhouse is pretty outstanding.
Shannon is and was perfect in herperformance and i. her gracious, sweet treatment of her fellow bands and the audience. I've never seen her live and the power of her voice and stage presence is magnificent! She's so talented, it's no wonder her shows sell out. I will always see her live now when I can.