When Gerardo Ortiz is coming to the Central Valley

FILE – In this Feb. 19, 2015, file photo, American Mexican music artist Gerardo Ortiz poses for photos as he arrives at the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards show, in Miami, Fla. Angry fans of singer Gerardo Ortiz took their exasperation out on his set when he failed to show at a concert in Philadelphia. Ortiz was set to perform Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at the Explanada De Philadelphia, but he never took the stage. An opening band played a few songs before it was announced Ortiz wouldn’t appear. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

by: Isaiah Varela

Posted: Jul 10, 2023 / 04:45 PM PDT

Updated: Jul 10, 2023 / 04:45 PM PDT

Porterville, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Grammy-nominated regional Mexican singer, Gerardo Ortiz is set to perform at Eagle Mountain Casino’s new 2,000-seat event center on next month.

Gerardo Ortiz is said to have revolutionized corrido music by launching a new youthful scene and becoming a household name among millions of fans.

The Pasadena-born singer was raised in Culiacán, Sinaloa which is where his career began to bloom into fruition with songs like “Las Tundras,” “El Cerebro,” and “Escuela de Rancho” that became regional hits.

Anyone seeking to see the influential A-lister on his 2023 tour can visit the Eagle Mountain Casino website for his show on July 21. Tickets are currently on sale starting at $65, doors open at 6 p.m., and anyone attending must be 21 and older.