Halibut for Humanity has been bringin' the fresh fish for our premier mountaintop taco bar for years. The entirety of the profits from their events go to fund scholarship programs, and they serve up quality grub for an invaluable mission, all with a smile.
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In addition to performing, Emily Afton will be hosting a swab party at DIO Fest 2018! This is to help combat blood cancer and other blood-related disorders. Learn more about the cause and how you can help here.
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Jungle Fire will be headling the event and closing out the mainstage on Saturday night, bringing their full band and the fuego latin twang. Supporting local artists Blue Summit & Getaway Dogs will be bringing their unique sounds as well. See inside for the full scoop.
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Big Dan Talamantes is back with a sexy single, flush with flare and "so much cheese." While he's not usually one for ornamentation, this snowflake pulls out all the stops for his debut solo music video of his original track, A Deserved Blues.
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Do It For The Love is partnering with DIO Fest 2018 as booth presenters and major contributors to our annual video project. We couldn't be more humbled to share our event with such an impactful and inspiring organization (founded by Sara Franti & Michael Franti). Learn more about DIFTL's mission and vision here...
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The final stage schedule is here! Peep the set time rundown and start planning your daily dose of decibels and debauchery.
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William Tyler, the prodigy of Westfall, is gracing our corner of the mountain top this year, accompanied by Zeb Zaitz and Salt Suns. Check inside for a rundown of each of their sounds and wavelengths.
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Willy Tea Taylor is making his debut at DIO Fest this year, in true California-folk fashion. Andrew Quist brought both his eloquence and his eye to this feature, having taken the photoes and drafted this in-depth dive into the ethos of the infamous Willy Tea.
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Our homies at Alta will have that warm cup of joe to help kickstart your mornings during DIO. We're stoked to have the support of such conscious and considerate companies like Alta contributing to the festival each year. That, and their java is pretty darn good too...
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DIO's longtime contributor, artist, and all around friend Alex Bice just released his debut album, Canyonlands. Dan gives a uniquely personable rundown of the record, as Dan was living with Alex while he performed, recorded, and produced the EP front to back.
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Coco has been a staple supporter of the DIO mission for years now, having always made the effort to graciously vend her pottery at the festival. Her work has grown and blossomed quite a bit as of late, receiving national attention for her unique approach to glazework and nature inspired themes.
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Be sure to keep an eye out for Valley Botanicals at DIO Fest 2018. They'll be featuring their natural, plant-based skincare line, all of which being chemical free and handcrafted in small batches just down the coast in Big Sur.
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See one of the latest DIO Sessions here, featuring Marty O'Reilly and The Old Soul Orchestra performing a gritty version off their new album, Stereoscope. The group provides a window into the creative process behind this album, expressing their excitement and intentions behind such a sonic evolution.
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For 3 years running, our friends at Lagunitas have been massive supporters of all things Do It Ourselves. From video projects to our bar supply, these Pentaluma patrons of the arts have been incredibly generous. We couldn't be more grateful to have their continued sponsorship for DIO Fest 2018.
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Sky Country is returning to DIO Fest to lead the charge on the mainstage, with The Sextones making their debut at the fest. Moshe V Band, a local to the Santa Cruz mountains, will be gracing our amphitheater with his hometown tone.
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Willy Tea Taylor is making his DIO Fest debut as he nears the peak of his Knuckleball Prime. Annie Girl & The Flight will be gracing our amphitheatre, and Big Kitty is going to bring the alternative folk funk. Check out our latest artist spotlight inside.
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Headwaters, a conscious cannabis company operating in and around California, will be sponsoring DIO Fest 2018. Their booth will be a hot spot to learn more about sustainable agriculture, as well as a chance to win some raffle merchandise. See inside for a rundown of their mission to give back through their mission of ethical business practices.
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Lucas is an OG when it comes to all things DIO. He's been a constant supporter of the cause since day one and we're stoked to have his art featured at this years event. Swing by his booth to witness a screen printing master live at work.
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Lille æske is going to feature DIO Fest 2018 in their creative space, tucked up in the hills not too far from the festival grounds! Swing by to get a pair of tickets or some promotional goods for the event. See inside to learn more about their mission and earnest offering to the Santa Cruz Mountains community:
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Santa Cruz Waves has made an incredible impact on not only our local community, but has started to garnish attention from a national audience as well. We've partnered with their media team to put the word out regarding our mission and goals for DIO Fest 2018. They will have a booth presence on site with their most recent April/May issue on hand, be sure to swing by and say hello.
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