Press Release for 2022 Dia on Dia
Austin Dia de los Muertos
Concert and Music Mash Up
Easterseals Lone Star and EQ Austin present DIA on Día: A Día de los Muertos Concert on Wednesday, November 2nd. The star-studded event includes over 30 acts including Tomar Williams, Carrie Rodriguez and Vallejo on the city-proclaimed Day of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness.
Austin, TX– Easterseals Lone Star and EQ Austin have joined forces to create DIA on Día: A Día de los Muertos Concert on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3TEN in downtown Austin. The jam-packed schedule was created in conjunction with the official City of Austin-proclaimed Day of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness. DIA coincides with the fourth anniversary of EQ Austin.
Over 30 renowned Austin-area based acts will be featured over the course of the evening, including Carrie Rodriguez, Melat, Del Castillo and Bavu Blakes. The artists will guest with backing bands fronted by soul powerhouse Tomar Williams (Tomar and the FCs), a·vant-garde Eastern Soul songstress Nagavalli and Latin rock legends Vallejo. Featured artists include:
Willie Alvarado, Quentin Arispe, Bakbonz, Stephanie Bergara, Bavu Blake, Como Las Movies, Del Castillo, DJ Crash, Nubia Emmon, Perri Jones, Sangeeta Kaur, Lady Shacklin', Lolita Lynne, Mélat, Nagavalli, Nemegata, Patrice Pike, Lesly Reynaga, Carrie Rodriguez, Sami Serrano, Ter'ell Shahid, Shiela, Grace Sorenson, Sugaree, Tee Double, The Tiarras, Vallejo, Salih Williams, Tomar Williams plus special guests...
“Easterseals is proud to be able to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with the Hispanic community of Central Texas for the last 10 years. The rich cultural traditions of the holiday connect profoundly with us all. We are excited to invite every Austinite to join us in this unique one-of-a-kind celebration.” - Tod Marvin, President, Easterseals Lonestar.
“Austin has long been renowned for its music cross-fertilization. This event will spotlight that legacy while embracing the dynamic genres of music being made today, a testimony to how Austin music stages can look, feel and sound.” - Nagavalli Medicharla, Chair, EQ Austin.
Tickets are $13.50 in advance and $15.00 day of show. They go on sale on Friday, September 30th at 12noon and can be purchased at 3TEN’s website.
Austin, TX– Easterseals Lone Star and EQ Austin have joined forces to create DIA on Día: A Día de los Muertos Concert on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3TEN in downtown Austin. The jam-packed schedule was created in conjunction with the official City of Austin-proclaimed Day of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness. DIA coincides with the fourth anniversary of EQ Austin.
Over 30 renowned Austin-area based acts will be featured over the course of the evening, including Carrie Rodriguez, Melat, Del Castillo and Bavu Blakes. The artists will guest with backing bands fronted by soul powerhouse Tomar Williams (Tomar and the FCs), a·vant-garde Eastern Soul songstress Nagavalli and Latin rock legends Vallejo. Featured artists include:
Willie Alvarado, Quentin Arispe, Bakbonz, Stephanie Bergara, Bavu Blake, Como Las Movies, Del Castillo, DJ Crash, Nubia Emmon, Perri Jones, Sangeeta Kaur, Lady Shacklin', Lolita Lynne, Mélat, Nagavalli, Nemegata, Patrice Pike, Lesly Reynaga, Carrie Rodriguez, Sami Serrano, Ter'ell Shahid, Shiela, Grace Sorenson, Sugaree, Tee Double, The Tiarras, Vallejo, Salih Williams, Tomar Williams plus special guests...
“Easterseals is proud to be able to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with the Hispanic community of Central Texas for the last 10 years. The rich cultural traditions of the holiday connect profoundly with us all. We are excited to invite every Austinite to join us in this unique one-of-a-kind celebration.” - Tod Marvin, President, Easterseals Lonestar.
“Austin has long been renowned for its music cross-fertilization. This event will spotlight that legacy while embracing the dynamic genres of music being made today, a testimony to how Austin music stages can look, feel and sound.” - Nagavalli Medicharla, Chair, EQ Austin.
Tickets are $13.50 in advance and $15.00 day of show. They go on sale on Friday, September 30th at 12noon and can be purchased at 3TEN’s website.
2022 Event Press
- KUTX- Austin Music Minute
- ATX Today- Listed on front page here.
- KUT (in Spanish)- Feature story
- Austin American Statesman- Feature by Deborah Sengupta-Stith
- Austin Vida- Inclusion in their DDLM roundup + a Feature on Lesly Reynaga
- Farandula- Event posted on socials, website and IG stories.
- FOX- AJ Vallejo interview and performance on Good Day Austin.
- Telemundo- Interview with Nelson of Como Las Movies, link here.
- KUT- Here's How to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Austin.
- Austin Chronicle- Crucial Concerts: " Austin-based musicians unite to celebrate Mexico's beloved, ancient tradition of honoring death and those dearly departed with a muscular lineup more than 30 artists strong. Roots legend Carrie Rodriguez, and classical vocalist Sangeeta Kaur mingle among the wildly diverse lineup, while festival hosts/EQ Austin Board Members Tomar Williams (Tomar & the FCs), "Eastern soul" singer Nagavalli, and Alex Vallejo lead the night's backing bands. The melting pot evening raises funds for autism and other disability services through Easterseals Central Texas." – Christina Garcia
- Austin Chronicle- Recommended Halloween and DDLM events
- Austin Chronicle- Recommended Events:
- Austin Vida- DIA On Dia will be featured in their November Cultura Guide and in a DDLM roundup.
- KUTX- Event has been posted, ticket giveaways scheduled.
- Do512- Listed here and in a special Dia de los Muertos event roundup.
- Showlist Austin- Listed here.
- Relix- Listed here
- AARP- Listed here
- Texas Artisan- Listed here
2021 Dia de los Muertos Video
Press for Past Dia de los Muertos Festival
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Austin Vida Magazine - October 25, "Dia De Los Muertos Festival at A. B. Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center"
Broadway World Austin - October 25, "Easter Seals Central Texas Presents 2nd Annual DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Festival Today" Austin Chronicle - October 23, "Thirteen Things To Do in Austin on Halloween" LiveMusicAustin – Blog post-event feature, October 27, "Dia de Los Muertos Take 2, Another Great Performance" |
KXAN Studio512 Appearance - October 10,For the full interview, click here.
KTBC – (FOX 7) – October 26, "Dia de Los Muertos Celebrated in East Austin" Univision Despierta Austin - October 17 Univision Radio KAKW/KTFO Interview TWC News (Time Warner) – October 25, "Local non-profit celebrates Dia de Los Muertos" Hispanos Net Austin - September 3, "Easter Seals Central Texas Announces Second Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival" Austin360 Video – October 30, "Easter Seals celebrates Dia de Los Muertos" |
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Print and Online
Austin Days of the Dead - Oct. 7, 2013 World Cultures Austin.com - Oct. 13, 2013 Austin American Statesman - Oct. 17, 2013 Austin Chronicle - Oct. 17, 2013 Culture Map Austin - Oct. 17, 2013 TODO Austin Magazine - October 2013 Do512.com events - October 2013 |
TV and Radio
KUTX-FM (NPR) live in-studio performance/interview with Dale Watson, - Oct. 16, 2013 KAKW-TV (UNIVISION) live in-studio - Oct. 17, 2013 KTBC-TV (FOX) live in-studio - Oct. 17, 2013 KXAN-TV (NBC) live in-studio Noon news - Oct. 17, 2013 KOKE-FM (Country) in-studio interview with host Bob Cole and the Los Texmaniacs, Oct. 18, 2013 |
Tod Marvin, CEO of Easter Seals Central Texas and Loriana Hernandez on KTBC (FOX).