Bardo Martinez

lead vocals, organ, guitar for Chicano Batman

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Chicano Batman, often known as “LA’s house band,” will perform at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend for the first time.

Chicano Batman’s Bardo Martinez uses music as therapy

Chicano Batman, often known as “LA’s house band,” will perform at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend for the first time.

from Greater LA

The band members are creating new music from their homes homes, sending sound files via the internet, and workshopping songs via text.

LA’s Chicano Batman on their new album, missing summer festivals, writing music remotely

The band members are creating new music from their homes homes, sending sound files via the internet, and workshopping songs via text.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Latin–psychedelic soul band Chicano Batman has been touring with their album “Freedom is Free” for most of Trump’s first year in office.

LA band Chicano Batman reflects on Trump's first year

The Latin–psychedelic soul band Chicano Batman has been touring with their album “Freedom is Free” for most of Trump’s first year in office.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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