Episode 3 - Vegas Zoot Suit Dance Contest Info & Customer Stories
Release Date: 09/19/2024
Episode 22. Daniel Valdez joins us to talk Zoot Suit and more. Part 1.
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Episode 22. We are thrilled to present this two part interview of the one and only Daniel Valdez, star of Zoot Suit, joins us for an interview. Join us for part one of this interview as he shares stories of his amazing career. JIm Ruel and Ray Estrella host this episode of El Pachuco Chronicles. Phyllis Estrella also joins us for this episode. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do. [email protected] And once again thanks to Pachuco Jose for our intro and outtro music....
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Episode 21. Guest Judge Jorge C. Hernandez, aka Mr. Blue, organizer of the Pachuco Ball
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Episode 21. Guest Judge Jorge C. Hernandez, aka Mr. Blue, organizer of the Pachuco Ball Our guest in this episode is none other than Mr. Blue who puts on the Annual Pachuco Ball in Perris California, this year on August 23, 2025. He shares with us a wealth of knowledge of Chicano Culture and history. Please follow him on social media to learn more about his work in addition to the Pachuco Ball. JIm Ruel, Ray and Vanessa Estrella host this episode of El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media...
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Episode 20. Pachuco Manny and Christian Romero talk about the Zoot Suit Heritage Week Cruise.
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Episode 20. Pachuco Manny, longtime friend of El Pachuco, talks about the August 2025 Cruise, which unfortunately ended up being cancelled due to the current situation in Los Angeles. The Cruise has been happeneing Christina Romero, teacher, community organizer, puts in a lot of work behind the scenes to make the Zoot Suit Cruise happen. We look forward to the Cruise hopefully coming back in 2026. Ray and Vanessa Estrella host this episode of El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see...
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Episode 19. Mark Anthony Vallejo, director of the upcoming production of In the Heights
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Episode 19. Marc is the director of the upcoming production of In the Heights at Long Beach City College. He welcomes you to track him down on Instagram and inquire about discounted tickets. He talks about his history of the zoot suits, including acting in a production of Zoot Suit in 2008 and his desire to hopefully direct the production down the road. Elena Arroyo also joins in on the discussion. Ray Estrella hosts this episode of El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do....
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Episode 18 - Adelaide Pilar stops in to share her story.
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Adelaide Pilar, musician, Puchuca, strong leader, stops in to the podcast to share her story. You can catch her regularly rocking her Zoot suit pants as frequent performer at Knotts Berry Farm. Originally from Texas, Adelaide delves into the roots of Afro-Latin jazz and the historic ties to the zoot suit. You can check out her website for upcoming shows and merchandise. Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel host this episode of El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do....
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Episode 17. Sam and Maria Campos share their stories of car clubs and zoot suits
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Episode 17. Sam and Marie Campos were helping with a 3D lowrider bike printing workshop at Casa 723 and stopped in for a visit with El Pachuco Stories. Sam Campos is a member of the Old Memories Car Club and Maria has a history of her own with lowrider cars. Oscar Ruelas joins us for this episode. Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel host this episode of El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do. [email protected] And once again thanks to Pachuco Jose for our intro and outtro...
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Episode 16. Dr Denise Sandoval, Chicana/o Studies Professor
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Episode 16. Dr Denise Sandoval, Tenure Professor at California State University Chicana/o Studies Department, stops in to deliver a history lesson in Chicana/o Studies. You can check out her work at the Peterson Museum where she co-curated the "Best in Low" exhibit, highlighting the craftsmen and craftswomen who have created world reknowned lowriders through April, 2025. We also take the time to share some words of remembrance for the recent passing of Alfred Jesse Smith, aka, Brenton Wood. He was not just a customer but a dear friend. Condolences to his family and friends. Vanessa Estrella,...
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Episode 15. Merry Christmas A Todos Ustedes
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Episode 15. The El Pachuco Family wishes everyone a safe and happy holidays. We wanted to share some holiday cheer in this short episode. Feliz Navidad. Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel host El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do. [email protected] And once again thanks to Pachuco Jose for our intro and outtro music. Elpachuco.com
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Episode 14. Guests Patty, Ms. CherryDoll and Chamuco the Pinstriper share their stories.
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Episode 14 Patty “Cherry Doll” talks about running the Eddie Cochrane Memorial Car Show in Bell Gardens, CA, October 6, 2024, and her history of putting on other charity events as part of the Gypsy Three. You can find out more about events she is invovled in on social media. Instagram: Ms.Cherrydollb Eric, El Chamuco the Pinstriper, talks about building lowrider bikes and teaching pinstriping to his kids. Check out his work on social media: Facebook: pinstriping.by.el.chamuco Sophia, Jim’s daughter shares her story of why she is into Zoot Suits Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel host El...
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Episode 13. Featuring guest Alex "Arizona Events" Rodriguez
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Episode 13 features Alex Rodriguez (the one from Arizona who produces the Arizona Supershow at the Cardinal Stadium. We discuss the possibility of doing a screening of Zoot Suit in 2025 (stay tuned - coming this June). Also featuring longtime family friend Fernando Silva shares some of the adventures of Ray and Fernando at Viva Las Vegas and gives an update on the Zoot Suit scene in Sacramento. Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel host El Pachuco Chronicles. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do....
info_outlineThis week we invited customers at the El Pachuco showroom to grab a seat and share their stories with us - what brought them into the store, was Zoot Suits mean to them. And on this day we had customers the Bay Area, Arizona, and Texas. We appreciate their willingness to come and share and hope you enjoy what they have to say as much as we did.
In addition we were able to grab some time Vanessa who was busy fulfilling orders to share details for the the zoot suit dance contest at the upcoming Lowrider Supershow in Las Vegas on October 5th, 2024. So stay until the end of the episode so you don't missout.
El Pachuco Chronicles is weekly podcast hosted by Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel. We are just getting started. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'll see what we can do.
And once again thanks to Pachuco Jose for our intro and outtro music.
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