Staff Report
Two Banda greats, El Coyote and Fidel Rueda, are coming to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17.
Joining forces for the night, the two legends are sure to impress the audience with their unique blend of the Latin Ranchera, Norteño and Banda genres.
El Coyote, born José Angel Ledezma Quintero, grew up in Coyotitán in Sinaloa, Mexico. He originally wanted to become a professional baseball player, which led him to travel to Mazatlán, the capital of Banda music. By age 19, he had become part of the first generation of Banda vocalists.
He has released 20 albums featuring top tracks “Piquites De Hormiga,” “Arboles De La Barranca,” “Amor Pajarito,” “Te Soñe” and “Para Impressionarte.”
Rueda showed musical talent at a young age, teaching himself to play his father’s accordion in his spare time. As both his accordion and vocal skills improved, he was frequently invited to play at local parties and events.
In the early 2000s, he formed the group Los Buitres de Culiacan, with whom he released albums “Que Role La Bolsita” and “Solo Para Mi,” which opened up doors to perform throughout the region.
He released his solo debut album “Paz En Este Amor” in 2007. The album quickly became a regional smash hit, landing a spot on the Billboard charts in both the Regional Mexican Airplay and Hot Latin Tracks categories.
Rueda’s best-known tracks include hits “Loco Enamorado,” “100% Peligrosos,” “La Nueva Camada” and “La Loquera.”
Tickets for the show are $35, $45 and $55, available at the casino and at www.chumashcasino.com.
