Ritchie Valens at 85: Chicano rockers are hosting a free tribute show in L.A. on Aug. 22

LA Times Tuesday 18th August 2026, 11:13PM 1 min read 17 hours ago

<p>Coming August 22 to DTLA, the Ritchie Valens tribute will include remarks from his family and music by members of Las Cafeteras, Shannon and the Clams, Thee Sinseers and the McCharmlys.</p>

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