Día De Los Muertos bash in Austin features Superfónicos, Carrie Rodriguez, Mélat, more

On Nov. 2, families in Mexico and around the world will use colorful altars to welcome the spirits of lost relatives and ancestors into their homes.

In Austin, the city will recognize efforts to build diversity in local arts and culture with a proclamation declaring the date a "Day of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness." Later that evening, city-affiliated nonprofit EQ Austin will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a vibrant bash at 3Ten featuring over 30 artists representing the diverse communities that make our music scene rich.

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The show features of a blockbuster lineup of top Austin talent including cumbia kingpins Superfónicos, earnest roots artist Carrie Rodriguez, Bidi Bidi Banda frontwoman Stephanie Bergara and dreamy R&B singer Mélat. Other artists on the bill include Del Castillo, Bavu Blakes and Patrice Pike.

Six groups will take turns as house band for the evening, welcoming guest performers onto their sets. The house bands are Colombian psych rock outfit Nemegata, Quentin Arispe's hip-pop band, sister act the Tiarras, Nagavalli's Indian fusion group and Latin-rock lifers Vallejo. Soul dynamo and hip-hop production OG Tomar Williams will lead the closing ensemble. It will be a family affair that includes appearances from his brother Salih Williams and niece Nubia Emmon that will conclude with an all-star jam.

There will also be a raffle for three artist-signed Gibson guitars. The event benefits Easter Seals Lonestar, a nonprofit that serves individuals with disabilities.

The show kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $13.50. More info at 3tenaustin.com.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: EQ Austin hosts Day of the Dead celebration at 3Ten concert