Excerpt from Austin Vida article "Preview: Este Vato at Beauty Bar 9/1 (mp3 inside)" written by Austin Vida staff on August 30, 2010.

"...For anyone...unfamiliar with Este Vato, they are often compared to Ozomatli. Este Vato fuses together elements of cumbia, funk, hip-hop and rock creating an original sound unlike any other band in Austin. It is time you give them a listen and welcome them into your iPod..."

Excerpt of comment from do512.com's event listing "Muchos Backflips! y Este Vato @ Beauty Bar" written by mooneyes on Saturday, August 21, 2010.

"...Este Vato is one of my favorite Austin bands. They perform a unique blend of Latin Fusion, Cumbia, Rock and Rap like no other band. The inclusion of a DJ also gives Este Vato an urban sound...If you haven't seen Este Vato perform, the time has come..."

Excerpt from do512.com's event listing "Este Vato CD release party with Pinata Protest and Mexican Stepgrandfather!" posted on June 5, 2010.

"...Este Vato will be celebrating their long awaited first EP release. These vatos will make you dance and bob your head all night long.."

Excerpt from Austin Vida's article "Este Vato stands out by being themselves" written by Ajay Miranda on June 4, 2010.

"...What happens when you mix a metal guitarist, an acoustic singer/songwriter, a hip-hop emcee, a jazzy drummer, an alt-rock bassist and a psychedelic turntablist? What you get is the band Este Vato. What connects them is their love of Latin music and their belief in spreading cultural education and pride through song. The Austin-based Latin fusion sextet has only been around since late 2008, but they've caught our attention early and often with their infectious live show and approachable every-man demeanor..."

Excerpt from Austin Vida's "Album review : 'Este Vato' by Este Vato" written by Ian Morales on June 4, 2010.

"...Este Vato is...associated with a new young Latin fusion band who popped out of nowhere in 2008. Often compared locally to Ozomatli, the group is a regular opener and co-headliner in the Austin Latin music scene...With a style that incorporates English and Spanish lyrics, vocals and rhymes, turntables and a guiro, rock and reggae, there is something for everyone...Este Vato are at their best when they produce their style of funky cumbias mixed with hip hop. It is a style or genre that is often attempted but rarely pulled off, but Este Vato have it mastered as if they have been playing together for years...considering Este Vato is a young band and without a major label backing, their debut is stellar...and the talent is there. If you enjoy music you can dance to, cumbias, hip hop, rock en Español or all of the above, then you should get down to some Este Vato..."

Excerpt from Manny Go Crazy blog "Este Vato CD Release Party at Mi Casa" written by Manny Morales on June 2, 2010.

"...Este Vato, Austin's best Latin Fusion band, is having a CD Release Party to promote and celebrate their music. This CD Release Party will be the "Mother" of all CD release parties...They have already established themselves as a premier band in the Austin music scene...Este Vato is a must see musical experience..."

Excerpt of comment from do512's event listing "Mauricio Callejas w/ Amie & Sangeet Millenium" written by mooneyes on May 4, 2010.

"...Este Vato and La Guerrilla, two premier Austin bands, together offer great music, great entertainment, intense energy and the best Latin dance music around. Get ready for the house party..."

Excerpt from do512.com's event posting "Austin Vida Showcase feat. Maneja Beto & More!" written April 1, 2010.

"...Este Vato...are serious up-and-comers on the Austin music scene, seamlessly mixing hip hop, cumbia, and rock en Espanol..."

Excerpt from Manny Go Crazy blog "Austin Vida Showcase at Ruta Maya" written by Manny Morales on March 26, 2010.

"...Este Vato is a band that I have followed since their debut at Flamingo Cantina in October 2008 and have seen them progress extremely well musically and in establishing the Este Vato name...Although the (lyric) subject matter is on the serious side, the music still rocks..."

Excerpt from do512.com's event posting "Von Army's Rock and Este Vato's Latin Fusion at Mi Casa Tamales & Cantina" written on March 6, 2010.

"...Following will be none other then Este Vato...expect an air of electrifiying Latin Roc, Hip-Hop, Cumbia and Reggae..."

Excerpt from Manny Go Crazy blog "ESTE VATO Working on New Material" written by Manny Morales on February 27, 2010.

"...Este Vato is exploring their musical talent and possibilities. By stretching the musical envelope, Este Vato will create more great music and broaden their audience. Este Vato is definitely ready for the challenge and the next level..."

Excerpt from Manny Go Crazy blog "Album Review: ESTE VATO" written by Manny Morales on February 24, 2010.

"...Their sound combines Mexican Cumbia, Rock, Latin and Fusion...The use of an Emcee and DJ give Este Vato depth and a totally unique sound. One of the things that really impresses me about Este Vato is that they stay true to their music and message. They insist on their own original music and lyrics...They also insist on making their audience aware of the plight and struggles of...all peoples against injustice, the corrupt industrial machine...and repressive governments. Their message also includes the power...that people have collectively and the pride in their Mexican heritage and flag..."

Excerpt of comment from do512.com's event posting "Chango Malo, Este Vato, Haydn Vitera" written by Rock y Roll Radio on February 5, 2010.

"...Recently caught both Este Vato and Vitera, at Momo's World Music KUT 90.5fm presented by Bemba Entertainment and their music was exceptional..."

Excerpt of comment from do512.com's event posting "Este Vato, La Guerrilla, Betaplayer, Cauze One" written by austinvida on January 30, 2010.

"...Our Austin Vida weekend show pick features two of Austin's best young Latino acts...That's a good Saturday night..."

Excerpt of comment from do512.com's event posting "Este Vato, La Guerrilla, Betaplayer, Cauze One" written by Rock y Roll Radio on January 30, 2010.

"...Three of the best bands in ATX on one stage. It's going to be one big "House Party!"..."

Excerpt from Austin Vida Article “Vato X-mas at Momo’s” written by Austin Vida Staff on Tuesday, December 22, 2009.

“…Performing this Tuesday for…“A Vato X-Mas” will be the hot young Latin fusion band Este Vato…Este Vato just played our Austin Vida showcase this past Saturday and sounded like a band that’s been playing for years…”

“…The showcase’s opening band will be Este Vato…These vatos are serious up and comers on the Austin Music scene, having already been featured in major Latino publications Remezcla, Austin Vida and La Banda Elastica…their debut album in the works, Este Vato will only continue to keep audiences dancing and nodding their heads well into 2010….”

“…Este Vato is a fan band that people can dance to, with sounds ranging from cumbia to hip hop…Este Vato…featured as up and coming in 2009 on Austin Vida, will be coming out will their full length album next year…They are the new generation to carry the flag for Latin Music in Austin…”

Excerpt of comment from do512.com's event posting "Este Vato w/ El Tule & Girl Guitar" written by austinvida on August 28, 2009.

"...Este Vato is one of the better young Latino bands to come on the scene. Give them a listen and you won't be disappointed..."

Excerpt from do512.com's event posting "Reversa Weekly Wednesday Party" written July 15, 2009.

"...This week's show features a live musical performance by Austin's own Latino fusion band Este Vato, whose music blends cumbia, hip-hop, and metal-driven guitars. Come and see why Este Vato is riding high on a wave of acclaimed shows and buzz talk. Earlier this year they wowed the crowds at MySpace Latino's En Tu Ciudad showcase. They recently were filmmed by Johnny Ramirez and Indie Live Austin at our own SaucidoSlant Showcase..."

“…Este Vato has transformed from a newly formed band…with only five songs, to a band with a solid playlist, new CD in progress, and with a lot of confidence and stage presence…The band has done a good job of establishing their name and their Cumbia Rock/Latin Fusion sound in a short time…”

Excerpt from the Rock Y Roll Radio blog "Este Vato at The Tiniest Bar in Texas" written on Monday, May 25, 2009.

“…Este Vato, a new, up and coming Austin, Texas band, plays at the Tiniest Bar in Texas on Friday, June 5, 2009…How does Rock y Roll Radio know that Este Vato is up and coming, because they were one of the featured bands at the Remezcla.com En Tu Cuidad Tour in March…Este Vato’s street rep and draw power put this Cumbia Rock and Latin Fusion band on the Austin scene…”

“…Cumbias will bring the peoples together…Grupo Fantasma already has ushered in an army of Cumbia-riddled bands, banging rock, new wave, hip-hop, reggae, punk, all with Cumbias…bands like Maneja Beto, ESTE VATO, Charanga Cakewalk, Los Bad Apples and others…the DJ’s…bringing sounds from all of Latin America…Yes, Cumbia has gone and come back around again..."