Ford Amphitheatre (Hollywood, CA)
Los Panchos were formed in 1944 in New York, and in the history of bolero music, there is definitely a time before and after this legendary group. With their songs they touched an entire continent. Singing and acting alongside great cinema actors and actresses of the Mexican Golden Cinema Era, and subsequently through television and radio waves, they bring together generations with their majestic harmonies and romantic guitar.
Event summary prepared by the Goldstar Editorial Team.
All dates for this event have expired.
The last event was Sunday September 9, 2007 / 7:00pm. (view all dates)
Check back to this section to see pictures from this event!
Great show! The performance was amazing!
It was a truly magical evening filled with beautiful sounds and memories. It was wonderful to see so many generations together enjoying the "stories" told in these boleros. Sons and daughters escorting their beloved mothers and fathers .... the night was perfect.
I gave these tickets as a gift. They absolutely loved it! The performance was fantastic with a combination of chorus, acoustic, and classic boleros. The venue as always was phenomenal; great for a pleasant evening under the stars.
The show was absolutely wonderful. 'Los Panchos' played all of my favorite songs and brought back many memories.
It was the best :)
This was an exceptional event!!!! I absolutely loved it- the music transcends generations.
The Ford Amphitheatre is a great place for any event. There is not a bad seat in the house. The sound was good and the personal were very friendly. I'm looking forward for more concerts.
Thanks, G Ibanez
Very classy
The performance was wonderfull, the night was beautifull. What can i say.
My friends and i had a great time, looking forward to the next concert.
The Boleros Under The Stars was everything I expected and them some. I enjoyed the fact that everybody join in with the singing. They haven't lost their touch in entertaining the crowd and and songs really brought you back to so many good memories, after all, that's what it's all about.
Please keep these concerts alive and available to your Goldstar members.
Thank you,
Maria Maldonado
great concert: looking forward to their next l.a. engagement.
It was the best concert I ever attended. It was incredible. and so beautiful. They have amazing talents
I loved it and so did my guest, my mother. It brought to mind many great memories.
Great performance by Los Panchos. A very romantic night under the stars!!!!
Outstanding performance and music. It brought back memories of when i was a child and heard my mother sing these songs. :D
WAS GREAT FOR THE OLD-TIMERS WHO ENJOYED AND SANG OUTLOUD. THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME ATTENDING THIS VENUE. DIDN'T LIKE IT'S LOCATION. FOOD WAS VERY BAD. THESE GUYS PLAYED THE SAME BOLEROS FOR OVER 2 HOURS....TIRING
I loved this event. They sound just like the original Los Panchos and it was great to spend an evening with my husband listening to them perform these beautiful timeless songs. Would definitely recommend this event - - its a must see!
It was a wonderful event worth watching. The performers were excellent and the venue worked well for the essence of the music.
Thank you for a most entertaining evening. The setting was lovely, and the show a memorable experience of music and reminecing old times.
Eleanor Kaplan
I had never been to the Ford Amphitheatre in my 20+ years in California and I was blown away. The setting is beatiful, every staff member I encountered was very nice an helpful. This was the ideal setting for this beautifully nostalgic event. I grew up listening to Los Panchos and other similar artists at home. I was amazed at how easily the lyrics of most songs came back to me as soon as the music started. It was very nice to see 3 generations of fans. Those who, like myself, became a fan of this music because of my parents and grandparents. I highly recommend this concert.
The 1241-seat outdoor Ford Amphitheatre is set against a backdrop of cypresses and chaparral in the Hollywood Hills. It is relatively intimate: no patron is more than 96 feet away from the stage. Music, dance, film, theatre and family events are presented during the summer months. The Ford Amphitheatre Season is a program of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
The world renowned Los Panchos come to the beautiful Ford Amphitheatre for a magical night of pure romance, singing the melodious, melancholic music of love.
Los Panchos were formed in 1944 in New York. In their songs they touched, and are still touching, an entire continent. In Latin America they are automatically known by many nanes: “Eternos Trovadores” (Endless Troudabours) and “Embajadores de la cancion romantica” (Ambassadors of Romantic Song.)
The group began to fade in the ‘80’s. Alfredo Gil also known as Guero Gil retired in 1981 and Chucho Navarro took over and brought in Gaby Vargas to play requinto guitar and carried the trio until his death in 1993. Growing with in the family Los Panchos, Gaby felt this music must never die. He formed a trio and with Jaime Islas Miranda (lead Voice), Taurino Vargas Aguilar (no relations, on second voice/guitar) and himself. Gabby presented this trio to his father who, after hearing it gave them his blessing. After he passed (in 1999), his widowed wife gave their step son Gaby Vargas the official authorization to continue using the name.
Since 1999, this mirror like image of Los Panchos have traveled and sang all over the world. Touching souls of all ages young and old. Gaby Vargas once said “We love it when people join in because it lets us know they are remembering those special moments when they first heard these songs.” “Love is what creates Humanity, so who knows if we would even exist if not for a good bolero?”
Today they travel throughout the world from South America to the United States and Asia. Los Panchos recently performed at the MARIACHI USA Festival at the Hollywood Bowl where they received a standing ovation from 18,000 fans.
Use of this site is governed by our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. © 2008 Goldstar Events, Inc.