Schedule
Friday, June 27, 2025
6–7 p.m. Film Screening and Conversation With Artists
7–8 p.m. Concert
8:30 – 10 p.m. VIP Reception and Dinner
Celebrate the legacy of a musical trailblazer with an unforgettable evening spotlighting the extraordinary journey of Filipino American musician Larry Ramos. The program kicks off with the premiere screening of Along Comes Larry: The Larry Ramos Story, a powerful documentary by director Rick Quan chronicling Ramos’s rise from Hawaiian ukulele prodigy to Grammy-winning artist and cultural pioneer. As a standout member of the New Christy Minstrels and The Association — two of the most iconic bands of the 1960s — Ramos broke racial barriers and helped reshape the face of American pop music.
Following the film, experience a live performance by The Association as they take the stage with timeless hits including “Never My Love,” “Along Came Mary,” “Cherish,” and “Windy,” celebrating the enduring sound that defined a generation.
All tickets include the film screening and concert. VIP and sponsor tickets include reserved seating for the film screening and concert, paid parking, and entry to the VIP reception with dinner, and a meet-and-greet with The Association.
About the Film
The compelling documentary Along Comes Larry: The Larry Ramos Story traces the life of Hawaii-born Larry Ramos, the first Asian American artist to win a Grammy Award. From his early days as a ukulele prodigy to his groundbreaking role as the sole non-white member of two chart-topping groups, Ramos’s story is one of resilience, talent, and cultural significance. Along Comes Larry offers an intimate look at the man behind the music — one who broke down racial barriers and became a true pioneer for Asian Americans in the music business.
Along Comes Larry: The Larry Ramos Story
United States, 2025
Director: Rick Quan | Language: Original English Audio
About the Artists
One of the most successful bands to emerge from the 1960s, The Association has sold millions of records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs. They have earned numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe nomination in 1970 for Best Original Song for “Goodbye Columbus.” In 1967, they made history as the first band ever to open a rock festival — the now-legendary Monterey Pop Festival.
The Association has received seven Grammy nominations for hit songs such as “Cherish,” “Windy,” and “Never My Love.” They have also been awarded six gold and three platinum records by the RIAA. Their album The Association Greatest Hits (Warner Bros.) is now certified double platinum and remains one of the longest best-selling albums in the label’s history.
Rick Quan is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster. He is the first Chinese American television sportscaster in the country and the first Asian American male to be a full-time anchor in San Francisco. In 2023, Rick was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle for his more than 25 years of broadcast excellence in the Northern California and Hawaii TV markets. A native Houstonian, Rick has also produced several award-winning documentaries on Asian American pioneers.
Performing Arts and Culture programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Syamal and Susmita Poddar. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, The Brown Foundation, Inc., the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, The Clayton Fund, Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding also provided by The Anchorage Foundation of Texas, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Wortham Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming to Asia Society Texas.
Performing Arts and Culture Presenting Sponsors
Syamal and Susmita Poddar
Performing Arts and Culture Program Sponsors
About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.