Photo courtesy of the Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS – The Crystal Theatre in downtown Crystal Falls is pleased to welcome Mexican guitarist Mauricio “Chico” Sanchez to the U.S. and the U.P. for a performance at 2 p.m. (CDT) Sunday, Sept. 28.

A seasoned guitarist and soulful singer with more than 25 years of musical experience, Sanchez brings together a range of cultures, forms, flavors, and vibrant colors to the Latin American repertoire.

Sanchez calls himself a “musical adventurer.” His music evokes rocky, equestrian, and idyllic landscapes, drawing the soundscapes of the Americas, its towns, its people, and its culture. For years, he has dedicated himself to exploring the sounds of popular music and sharing them with diverse audiences both inside and outside his native Mexico. Sanchez says, “through music, we can connect our identities and cultural ties that unite us from north to south.”

The talent of Chico Sanchez was brought to the attention of Crystal Theatre’s program committee by Crystal Falls residents Chris and Julia Willman more than a year ago.

“It was on the white sand shores of Bacalar, Mexico where my wife Julia and I first met Chico,” said Chris. Julia and Sanchez’s fiancee Mia had been close friends in their twenties so Chris and Julia traveled from Michigan to the Yucatan for an overdue reunion.

“Through shared meals, conversations and music, we formed a connection with Chico that transcended borders, ” Chris said. “It wasn’t long before we dreamed of sharing that special experience with our Crystal Falls community. Hosting Chico at the Crystal Theatre is more than a performance. It’s a cultural homecoming, a bridge built on friendship, music, and the beauty of human connection across distance.”

Advanced tickets for the concert may be purchased online at thecrystaltheatre.org or by calling 906-875-3208.