Few artists use their time in the spotlight to bring awareness to social issues. More often than not, money starved performers cash the check and move on to the next business opportunity.I can’t blame them, because a lot of us would probably do the same. Southern California’s quartet of soul singers, Chicano Batman, took the route that involves both, cashing the check and bringing opportunity to Latinos in the process.

The ATO artists played Denver’s Bluebird Theater last week and checked in with C=T to talk about that Johnny Walker ad, their new album “Freedom is Free” and their influences.
Look for the guys on tour at the dates below with a second rendezvous at Coachella and a second Colorado performance this September. (Photo by Manuel Aragon)

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Chicano Batman tour dates

Apr 20 – San Diego, CA – Music Box **SOLD OUT**
Apr 22 – Indio, CA – Coachella
Apr 29 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House **SOLD OUT**
May 28 – George, WA – Sasquatch Festival
June 21 – Mexico City, MX – Lunario del Auditorio Nacional
June 29 – Lawrence, KS – Free State Film Festival
June 30 – Davenport, IA – Daytrotter
July 01 – Chicago, IL – Live on Lincoln
July 07 – Saint Paul, MN – Turf Club
July 08 – Des Moines, IA – 80/35 Festival
July 09 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Summerfest
July 11 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
July 13 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Jul 14 – Louisville, KY – Forecastle Festival
July 15 – New York, NY – Central Park SummerStage
July 16 – Greenfield, MA – Green River Festival
July 23 – Los Angeles, CA – FYF Festival
July 29 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival
July 29 – Camden, NJ – Xponential Festival
Sept 17 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival