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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2007
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
ROCK Y ROLL DIA 2007:
Celebrating Dia De los Muertos with Music, Art and Film
Austin, TEXAS—(October 5, 2007) Direct Events, ME Television and Rock y Roll Dia 07 (RRD07) officially present the Second Annual Rock y Roll Dia Celebration, benefiting the Austin Public Library Foundation, the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA), the Austin Latino Theatre Association (ALTA) and the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC).
This innovative and exciting music series will involve a line-up of stellar Latin musical concerts with such acts as the B-SIDE PLAYERS; a Mexican horror film program presented by Cine Las Americas; and a music panel with some of the best in the Latin music business. This multi-media event is sure to open the minds of the community and leave a lasting impression full of music, film and art while honoring the vibrant Dia De Los Muertos holiday!
In conjunction with Rock and Roll Dia, an annual Latino music celebration, local Latino music advocates will be producing a Latino Music Panel discussion comprised of leaders in the music industry. The Latino music community is invited to participate as audience members and to take part in a question and answer session with the pros. The goal of the panel will be to continue to promote and foster the dynamic local Latino music community and to create an open forum for learning from industry leaders. Panelist will share success stories, info and best practices in the industry. Panelists Include: Michael Ramos- Charanga Cakewalk (musician, producer), Gil Gastelum–Cosmica Artists (artist manager), Josh Shepherd – ME-Television (TV), Elaine Garza- Giant Noise (publicist), Joshua Mares- Rockvivo, Matt Munoz-Fontana Distributing (label manager), Bill Via- Indieoma (Music and Culture Web Marketing),Rose Reyes-Austin Music Office (moderator).
ROCK Y ROLL DIA 2007 SCHEDULE:
- Thursday, November 1
B-Side Players in-store at Cheapo Records. 6PM. FREE
VIP/Kick-Off Party at Gibson Guitar Showroom. 7-10PM. $50.
VIP includes- commemorative poster, t-shirt, 2 tickets to Nov. 2nd show. Food and Bar included. Art and Rock Memorabilia LIVE and silent auction. Tickets available at www.charitypartnersofaustin.org
- Friday, November 2
Rock y Roll Dia's “Latino Music Pros” Music Panel at the MACC. 11:30AM-1:30PM. FREE
"Words Come Alive Series" Various Venues. FREE
Texas Book Festival Sponsor- Latino Authors Tammy Gomez and Christina Granados and Singer Alejandra Alberti (2007 Latin Grammy nominee – Best New Artist) read to two middle schools. Locations- Martin Middle School. Evening event as well – read at the St John branch library, 7500 Blessing Ave.
Rock y Roll Dia Concert at La Zona Rosa. Doors open at 7PM. $8.
B-side Players, Salvadore Santana (Carlos’ son), Cipes & the People, Boombox, Boca Abajo and Kanko.
Cine Las Americas Presents: Film visual program.
Live Art
Nacotheque House DJ's
November 2 Concert tickets, $8, on sale at:
- Resistencia Bookstore-1801-A South First St. (512) 416-8888
- Book People-603 N. Lamar, (512) 472-5050
For more information please visit www.diasmuertos.com.
About Paul Saucido and RRD07
RRD, created by Latin Music Journalist/Host Paul Saucido (LATV-live!, LA Weekly, La Banda Elastica) has been the Latin Music Director at ME Television since November 2005. His daily show, Sonido Boombox, has garnered positive praise and recognition from Austin musicians and, more importantly, the savvy Latino core viewers.
Dias De Los Muertos
Dias de los Muertos, also known as the Days of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican Holiday honoring the dead. This holiday is celebrated every year the same week as Halloween and the same days as the Christian holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1 and 2). Do not be fooled … Los Dias de los Muertos is far from a sad time, but instead, a celebration of remembering souls lost and rejoicing in their glory.
Last Year’s Facts:
RRD 2006 attracted more than 600 people in its inaugural celebration, a huge feat for a music scene that receives critical praise yet is rarely rewarded with any radio or TV play.
RRD 2006 co-branded the event with Spanish radio digital 104.9 FM, ESPN Deportes, Ahora Si, and El Mundo newspapers.
RRD 2006 received top critic’s picks in the Austin Chronicle, Austin 360, The Austinist and Conexion Rockera.
RRD 2006 spread like wild fire to the internet with pages on pod casts, MySpace and YouTube. Through this hot viral new media method, RRD reached more than 3000 new fans.
With a small initial start-off budget, RRD 2006 exceeded profit expectations. Both a local cultural event and fundraiser, RRD 2006 raised more than $4000 for worthy charities: the Austin Public Library Foundation, Austin Latino Music Association and the Mexican American Cultural Center.
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