Roel Martinez – Tejano Front Man
Roel Martinez is an amazing Tejano Music “Front Man” bringing the energy and performance requested by all. He has a long-standing music career spanning over 34 years in the music industry with not only solo careers but supported artists as well.
Tejano Start
Roel Martinez born in Laredo, Texas started his musical career in 1987 with a band called Hotline. He eventually taking over in 1988 and started Roel Martinez and Hotline. He played locally in Laredo and surrounding areas until 1990 when he got a break to go and sing backup vocals for Shelly Lares from San Antonio, Texas. In 1992 he got a contract with Manny Music distributed by, WEA Latina, and recorded 2 cd’s. These albums were entitled “Juntos“ and “The Heat is on”. During this span he traveled all over Texas and had the opportunity to open for the late great Emilio Navaira, Grupo Mazz La Sombra.
Roel Martinez and Grupo Rodeó
All these years and until 1998 when joined Grupo Rodeó from San Antonio, Texas. This is where Roel Martinez had much of his success traveling all over the world. Going overseas like South Korea, Japan, The Marshall Island on a tour for the DOD armed Forces. He got to perform in shows like Despierta América, El Gordo Y La Flaca and Sábado Gigante. Roel won the Tejano Male Rising award in 1998 from the Tejano Music awards. Martinez also recorded 3 cd’s entitled “Sobreviviendo”, “Rodeo 2000”, “Estrellita Del Norte”.
Unfortunately, in 2002 Roel had a layoff stint due to health issues regarding his vocals cords and had quit his career with Grupo Rodeo. In 2005, Roel and his partner opened a record label called Flomar Records in which they had Grupo Stampede in their label. Roel recorded a cd entitled “Conquistando Fronteras” which had a new groove with innovative rhythms for cumbias. During this Roel had to take time off again from his voice. It took a few more years until he came back with Tejano Highway 281 in 2017 and recorded “Mírame A Los Ojos”. Roel feels stronger than ever, ever since.
Continuing his Music Journey
Roel has written songs such as “Amor Apacionado”, “Mírame A Los Ojos”, “No Voy A Olvidarte”, “Soy Un Poeta” and “Mejor Que Tu”. He released his latest cd entitled “Soy Un Poeta” in 2019. Roel is ready for his new journey with Red Room Recordz this coming year 2022. His new single will be titled “Rayito De Luz” written by Beto Ramon.
Book Roel Martinez for your next Tejano Music Festival or concert event.
Bill Angelini
210-363-4978
Bill@bookyourevent.com
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