Random Acts
Chicano Batman comes from LA bearing pan-Latin grooves; the New Mexico Bach Society devotes a concert to the master; National Theatre Live in HD broadcasts Twelfth Night; and Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical plays at the Lensic
Los Angeles’ Chicano Batman is a groovy pan-Latin quartet whose music is reminiscent of strolling the hot city streets in summertime and hearing the strains of something awesome coming from a restaurant patio or played live by a sidewalk band. Chicano Batman transports and simultaneously keeps you in the moment — and sometimes they even get political, as in a few tracks on their new album, Freedom Is Free (ATO Records), which is more soulful and funky than their previous two. It is easy to find the appeal of dancing to them at a sweaty, crowded show. New Mexicans have their chance on Tuesday, April 11, when the band plays at the Meow Wolf Performance Space (1352 Rufina Circle, 505-395-6369), with opening acts SadGirl and The Shacks. The fun begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), and tickets to the 21-andover show are $14 in advance, available at www.meowwolf.com, and $19 at the door. — Jennifer Levin