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El Chicano
Soul & R&B band from Los Angeles, CA · formed 1969
- Shows on record
- 17
- Rooms played
- 13
- Cities
- 13
- Releases
- 19
- Last show
- May 10, 2025AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol
About
El Chicano is a band from Los Angeles, CA, formed in 1969, tagged Brown-eyed soul, chicano rock, funk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2011 to 2025, across 13 rooms in 13 cities.
- El Chicano is based in Los Angeles — MusicBrainz
- Ersi Arvizu: member — MusicBrainz
- El Chicano has 9 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1970–2004 — MusicBrainz
- El Chicano formed in 1969 — Wikipedia
- El Chicano is from Los Angeles , California , U.S. — Wikipedia
- El Chicano plays Brown-eyed soul — Wikipedia
- El Chicano plays chicano rock — Wikipedia
- El Chicano plays funk — Wikipedia
- El Chicano has 70519 listeners on Last.fm — El Chicano on Last.fm
- El Chicano has released 10 recordings between 1983 and 2010 — El Chicano on Discogs
- El Chicano has 1 followers on Genius — El Chicano on Genius
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
17 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20112 shows
- 20122 shows
- 20142 shows
- 20151 show
- 20163 shows
- 20171 show
- 20191 show
- 20212 shows
- 20231 show
- 20241 show
- 20251 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2025 | AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol · TucsonSupportwith Tierra, Joe Bataan | Support | Tierra, Joe Bataan |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Frankie Quinones, Ozomatli, Tierra, +4 | Support | Frankie Quinones, Ozomatli, Tierra, +4 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | Craig Ranch Park · North Las VegasSupportwith Tierra, The Delfonics, Thee Midnighters, +12 | Support | Tierra, The Delfonics, Thee Midnighters, +12 |
| Nov 6, 2021 | East La College Auditorium · Monterey ParkSupportwith Tierra, Kid Frost, Ersi Arvizu, +3 | Support | Tierra, Kid Frost, Ersi Arvizu, +3 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Brenton Wood, Poncho Sanchez, Joe Bataan, +3 | Support | Brenton Wood, Poncho Sanchez, Joe Bataan, +3 |
| Nov 29, 2019 | Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass · ChandlerSupportwith Brenton Wood | Support | Brenton Wood |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Chicano Soul Legends, Rene y Rene, Thee Midniters, +6 | Support | Chicano Soul Legends, Rene y Rene, Thee Midniters, +6 |
| Feb 20, 2016 | Alamodome · San AntonioSupportwith Rose Royce, Peaches & Herb, Heatwave, +6 | Support | Rose Royce, Peaches & Herb, Heatwave, +6 |
| Feb 13, 2016 | Valley View Casino Center · San DiegoSupportwith Art Laboe, Zapp, The Delfonics, +5 | Support | Art Laboe, Zapp, The Delfonics, +5 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Don Haskins Center, UTEP · El PasoSupportwith The Intruders, Heatwave, Bloodstone, +4 | Support | The Intruders, Heatwave, Bloodstone, +4 |
| Dec 5, 2015 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Chicano Soul Legends, Joe Bataan, Thee Midniters, +8 | Support | Chicano Soul Legends, Joe Bataan, Thee Midniters, +8 |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Chicano Soul Legends, Thee Midniters, Little Willie G., +6 | Support | Chicano Soul Legends, Thee Midniters, Little Willie G., +6 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith Midnight Star, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, +4 | Support | Midnight Star, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, +4 |
| Dec 1, 2012 | Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith Thee Midniters, Malo, Tierra, +3 | Support | Thee Midniters, Malo, Tierra, +3 |
| Feb 10, 2012 | Sacramento Memorial Auditorium · SacramentoSupportwith The Manhattans, Heatwave, Rose Royce, +3 | Support | The Manhattans, Heatwave, Rose Royce, +3 |
| Dec 2, 2011 | Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith Thee Midniters, Malo, Tierra, +4 | Support | Thee Midniters, Malo, Tierra, +4 |
| Jan 20, 2011 | Bimbo's 365 Club · San FranciscoSupportwith Booker T. Jones, Malo, Tierra, +3 | Support | Booker T. Jones, Malo, Tierra, +3 |
Where they play
13 rooms in 13 citiesRooms played most
- Honda Center · Anaheim3 shows
- Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal City2 shows
- Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
- Alamodome · San Antonio1 show
- AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol · Tucson1 show
Cities played
- Anaheim3 shows
- Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
- Universal City2 shows
- Chandler1 show
- El Paso1 show
and 8 other cities
Releases
19 releases, 1970–2010The Best Of
2010
The Best Of El Chicano
2010
In The Eye Of The Storm
2009
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of El Chicano
2004 · Compilation
The Best Of El Chicano
2004
Painting The Moment
1998
Chicano Chant
1997
Viva! El Chicano (Their Very Best)
1988
Viva Tirado
1985
Let Me Dance With You
1984
I'm In Love With...
1983
Pyramid Of Love And Friends
1975 · Album
Cinco
1974 · Album
El Chicano
1973 · Album
Celebration
1972 · Album
Revolución
1971 · Album
Viva Tirado
1970 · Album
'Live'
Album
Viva! El Chicano - Their Very Best
Compilation
Lineup
- Ersi Arvizu
Airplay
- KEXP airplay: 13 plays, 2008-06-29–2026-09-14 — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Reverend Dollars) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Sunday Soul' (Supreme La Rock) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (DJ Riz) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Preachin' the Blues' (Johnny Horn) — KEXP
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| El Chicano on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| El Chicano on Discogs | Artist facts |
| El Chicano on Genius | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.