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Esme Barrera 1982-2012
Austin music suffered a hideous blow Monday when Esme Barrera, 29, was identified as the victim in the New Year’s Day homicide.
As was covered in our story here, Barrera was well-known and well-liked. She volunteered at Girls Rock Camp, worked at Waterloo Records and Casis Elementary School and was known as an ebullient supporter of Austin’s punk and indie rock scene. She loved Ted Leo’s music and once booked the Hex Dispensers for a show on a barge.
According to folks at Red 7 and Beerland, there will be donation jars at all of their free week shows for the fund set up to cover services and funeral expenses.
A benefit has for the fund been slated for Jan. 13 at Club 1808. Band involved include Literature, Quin Galavis, Cruddy, The Gospel Truth, The Flesh Lights, Crooked Bangs and more.
Check back for further details as events warrant. Our hearts go out to her friends and family.
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By Mike Wilson
January 3, 2012 10:51 PM | Link to this
There is a benefit screening of the newly-completed stoner comedy “Austin High” Wed night at Alamo Drafthouse at The Ritz at 7:15. The filmmakers and Alamo are donating all box office proceeds to the fund set up for Esme’s family to cover funeral costs.
Tickets are available on Alamo’s website. Spread the word!
By Gundoslxe
January 10, 2012 3:48 PM | Link to this
Aloha! dey