Downtown Indio Provides New Home for Chella

Downtown Indio to serve as stage for local talent

INDIO — On Wednesday, April 20th in Downtown Indio, Goldenvoice, creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, in partnership with the City of Indio, and Vallarta Supermarkets present the new home of Chella, Celebrando a la Comunidad.

Formerly a ticketed event, Chella has restaged in the desert’s original downtown for a celebration of the community, putting the spotlight on the locals who have created memories and music here for generations.

This free event brings the energy of the festivals to the public for an evening of live music. It features performances by local and touring acts, including Mexican folk singer-songwriter Ed Maverick, also performing at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Additional performances curated by Goldenvoice include So Cal soul singers Thee Sinseers alongside featured local artists Israel’s Arcade and Garb. Festival favorite and local maestro Alf Alpha & Super Sonido Sistema serves as host and deejay to the evening.

Sweet treats and good eats will be served up at La Cocina by Vallarta Supermarkets. The grocery partner continues its partnership with community arts following their marquee collaboration with the Indio International Tamale Festival.

All are welcome downtown in the park at Bliss Avenue and Towne Street on April 20th, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No chairs, coolers or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the performance area.

Blankets, strollers, bags and (cute) puppies are permitted.

Featured performers include: Ed Maverick, Thee Sinseers, Israebra’s Arcade and Garb,

Featured attractions are: Aalf Alpha and Super Sonido Sistema and La Cocina by Vallarta Suupermarkets

There will also be local food trucks.