Norteño music will reign at Casino del Sol's AVA Saturday when accordionist Ramon Ayala takes the stage.
Ayala owns the title "King of the Accordion," and he deserves it. We aren't the only ones who think so - his energetic northern Mexican music has won him Grammys and Latin Grammys.
He has more than 100 albums, countless songs, and has appeared in more than a dozen movies.
But nothing compares to seeing him live.
His concert begins at 8 p.m. at AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Tickets are $30. 883-1700.
Also on stage . . .
• Park Place Mall Concert Series - Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Kari Ann Shaff performs jazzy vocals at 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. 797-3959.
• The Rich Stanley Band - Atria Bell Court Gardens, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Fred Astaire classics. 7-8 p.m. today. Free. Reservations required, 886-3600.
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