Flamingo Cantina

Audic Empire, Collin Gee, Tone Royal
2019-05-31 21:00 - 2019-06-01 02:00 (America/Chicago) | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Audic Empire | Collin Gee | Tone Royal
BACK HOME IN DOWNTOWN ATX (6th st)
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Ages 21+ Only event, 9pm til 2am. Advance tickets available til 6pm day of show, door tickets will be available starting at 9pm. Flamingo Cantina is located downtown at: 515 E. 6th St., Austin, TX 78701
*** Audic Empire is a six-piece band that features impeccable vocals, phenomenally guitar, a rocking Rhythm Section with a hip hop twist. Song writers, Ronnie Bowen and James Tobias. All music has been released independently and Audic Empire has been self-managed since 2015.
Full discography includes; single “Super Tramp” 2015, Album “Sativa Sunrise” June 2015, Single “Getaway (feat. 77 Jefferson)” Dec 2015, Single “Used Me” June 2016, Single “Mesmerized” Jan 2018, Single “Turmoil” Sep 2018, Album “Indica Nights” Oct 2018.
Audic Empire has been averaging around four tours a year at 3 to 4 weeks per tour since late 2016. When back home in Austin Texas, they booked one or possibly two shows a month in each Major Market/cities around Texas. They have been featured on various radio stations, online radio, magazines, online magazines, news papers, nominated album of the Year from Electric magazine and band of the year from the Austin and houston chronicle.

Reggae Jamdown
2019-05-30 21:00 - 2019-05-31 02:00, 2019-05-16 21:00 - 2019-05-17 02:00, 2019-05-09 21:00 - 2019-05-10 02:00, 2019-05-02 21:00 - 2019-05-03 02:00, 2019-04-25 21:00 - 2019-04-26 02:00, 2019-04-18 21:00 - 2019-04-19 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Come out to the Flam Can for a night of Reggae selections and live music. Jah Bill and Dngr host and select tunes throughout the night. At 10:00pm we open the stage to the ReggaeJam performance. All who wish to play should show up early and sign up with the DJs. Have a couple classic songs in mind you would like to play. (Backline provided)

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2019-05-29 21:00 - 2019-05-30 02:00, 2019-05-22 21:00, 2019-05-15 21:00 - 2019-05-16 02:00, 2019-05-01 21:00 - 2019-05-02 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Every Wednesday, Mau Mau Chaplains hold services for the massive, laying down some of the best live reggae you’re eva gonna see. These guys have been playing together for years and know a thing or two about putting on a show to remember. …music to feed the soul and Winston’s Caribbean food to fill the belly.
NEVER a cover and ALWAYS good vibes.

Los Kung Fu Monkeys, The Inverters
2019-05-26 21:00 - 2019-05-27 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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Los Kung Fu Monkeys are a ska punk band based out of Canada, U.S and Mexico. Formed in 1997 joined their talents and forces to start Los Kung Fu Monkeys. Thatsame year the band recorded their first three-song demo which included songs like “Consecuencias” based on the excess of uncontrollable youth, costing them 10 dollars to record each song, and opening the doorway to being one of the top local and regional bands with such a loyal following that it caught the eye of Los Angeles-based now defunct label ONE SHOT RECORDS, who released their first album Rebuilding the World recorded in Love Juice labs in Riverside, California, U.S.A. in 2000. With the release of Rebuilding the World in 2001, they were brought to the attention of an international audience that it became the precursor and the beginning of what would be the path to endless touring throughout the world, starting their first with Union 13 (Epitaph Records) all over Mexico in 2001 with a sold out concert in Mexico City for more than 2000 people.
In 2002 they released the Para los que ya no estan E.P. limited to only 1000 copies that included a series of lost demos by Philco Raves of Mystic Records (punk label in the 1980s and 90s and producer of NOFX’s Maximum Rock and Roll Album), including a hidden track of AFI’s song “A Single Second” covered by Los Kung Fu Monkeys live at the Glasshouse in Pomona, Ca.
“End Transmission” was released in 2003, recorded, mix, mastered and produce by Mike Trujillo (Strung out, Chocking Victim, collaborator with Epitaph Records) and this album becomes the fuel to get the band to shared stage, tour Mexico and for the first time the U.S. with Voodoo Glow Skulls in 2004. Time passed, promotion still going on the album, and the band gets invited to take part on one of the most important punk festivals in the U.S. the “Vans Warped tour” in 2005 becoming the first Independent Mexican Band to be a part of the festival tour and getting a slot on the 2006 “Vans Warped Tour” Compilation with the song “Short Fuse”, also by this time the band records their first official music video for the song “Neglect” landing a month plus airtime on the National Mexican Music Television station TELEHIT.
This same year they released the self-titled album, this is the first album on their own label RIOT RADIO Records, taking this decision when the band got offered a deal from a label in Mazatlan, Mexico that the owners ended up being involved with drug trafficking, laundering money and being arrested by the authorities, leaving the band with no label and no way to release their album, so they took upon themselves to make this happen, the result, one of their most successful albums in Mexico, recorded, manufactured and distributed by the band itself, with 14 songs mostly in Spanish (one in English), and the sound and the fury of such songs like “Una y Otra Vez” caught the eye of European label Übersee Records who opened the doors for the band to release and tour Europe for the first time in 2007, going to France, Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria.
In 2008 LKFM was hand-picked by Dropkick Murphys directly to be their support band in all their Mexico dates, and also to be included in Guadalajara’s “Festival Extremo” with artist like Moby, Underworld, Maldita Vecindad, Stephen Marley and more.
In 2009 Übersee Records asked LKFM to release an EP exclusively for Europe, as a result they released the “Lobo Hombre in Paris” E.P. where they cover the iconic Spaniard pop band La Union with the song of the album title, also including another cover “Screaming at a wall” from the iconic legendary hardcore band Minor Threat, a remake of “Ciudad de Nadie” and 2 more unreleased tracks for the album that open the doorway to tour England, and Belgium for the first time as well as coming back to Germany, then coming back the tour the United States, and once again being picked to be the support band for NOFX’s Mexican tour in late 2009 Tijuana and Mexico city. By 2010 the band releases their first discography collection album “And they came from Tijuana…” recollecting almost all of their songs from their firs 3 full length albums and giving the opportunity for the band to play in Canada at the “Victoria Ska Festival” with bands like Fishbone and the Aggrolites, and tour once again the U.S.A.
2011 came and with 10 years of non-stop touring, being included in many important compilations, played with many important bands, and festivals, Los Kung Fu Monkeys return to the game and continue touring Europe once again now playing in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Croatia for the first time, and coming back to Belgium, England, Germany and Austria once again, playing 4 shows of the tour with NYC’s The Slackers for a crowd of 2000 in Austria at the Arena.
2012 became the most important year of the band, after many years of proving that they are a Mexican Icon and Institution in Mexico, they get added to the most important rock music festival in Latin America “VIVE LATINO 2012” playing with Gogol Bordello, Foster the People, Café Tacuba, and MADNESS. A new record on the works for the first time this same year Los Kung Fu Monkeys release their first vinyl record a 7” 45 RPM split records with the Voodoo Glow Skulls on their own label Cafeina Riot Radio in Mexico touring to promote the release September and October. And also releasing a greatest hits record in Japan on ska in the world records
2013 saw the band tour Canada again with Jamaican Canadian singer Jah Cutta and sharing the stage with bands like the Planet smashers and Rude city riot. Also Returning to Mexico city to play a sold out headlining show at the famed Alicia venue.
2014 Los kung fu Monkeys start the year playing Que me pregunten fest in Mexico city in front of 10,000 people and in April start to record their new upcoming album with Canadian producer Steve Loree (The Real Mckenzies, S.N.F.U)
2015 looks to be their best year putting out a new record with Canadian label Stomp Records and planning on touring for the 2015 release of the record and all of 2016.
Till this day in 2019, Los Kung Fu Monkeys has toured in over 15 countries all over the world, Headlining, and also sharing the stage and bill with all the greats in the underground as well as the mainstream markets, mythical bands like The Misfits, Moby, Panteon Rococo, Mad Caddies, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Fishbone, Madness, The Toasters, The Aggrolites, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys, Enrique Bunbury, the Planet smashers, The Adicts and many more.

Cas Haley + Chase Makai
2019-05-25 21:00 - 2019-05-26 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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starring Cas Haley w/ Chase Makai (of Medicine for the People)
+ opening acoustic set by Lion Heights
Advance Tickets: $15, Ages 18 and up welcome
*** Texas native, Cas Haley is a soulful contemporary artist who has captured the heart of America through his upbeat Motown reminiscent melodic lyrics and rhythmic guitar-riffs, which are infused with a groovy surf-roots signature sound that only Cas Haley can provide. With over 50 million YouTube views in total and more than two million SoundCloud followers, the Billboard charting artist has engraved his name as a mainstay industry artist. His music conveys messages of Hope, Love and Unity. The married father of two delivers nothing less than impactful social goodness and pounds full of positivity in each and every song.
Cas’s music and infectious personality has attracted harmonious collaborations & tours with the likes of UB40, Josh Heinrichs,Al Green, Sheryl Crow, Allen Stone, SOJA, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, Something Corporate, The Rocket Summer, The Green, G.Love, Easy Star All-Stars, Seth Walker, Trevor Hall, Anuhea and Nahko and Medicine For The People, among many others. He has also performed at renowned music festivals all over the world including Hangout Music Festival, California Roots Music and Arts Festival, Reggae on the River, and Mighty Sounds in the Czech Republic.

Los Skarnales, Los Kurados, Rat King Cole
2019-05-24 21:00 - 2019-05-25 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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With over 20 years in the Texas music scene, Los Skarnales was started in 1994. The band rose out of the ashes of local punk rock band Desorden with help from original members Felipe Galvan and Jose Rodriguez. Always true to roots music in all forms, Skarnales performs a mixture of ska, reggae, rockabilly, cumbia, and danzones, all with a punk attitude. Never letting down at a live show, the band has performed extensively throughout the United States and Mexico and has shared the stage with such artists as Flaco Jimenez, Ozomatli, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, the Aggrolites, Maldita Vecindad, the Slackers, the Specials, Fishbone, Agent Orange and many more.
By the mid 2000’s, the band had released three full length releases: Vatos Rudos, Suavecito Style, and Pachuco Boogie Sound System and had been featured on numerous compilations and live recordings distributed throughout the U.S. and Mexico, including the song “Demasiado Tarde” in the 1999 movie, “Sexo, Pudor y Lagrimas”.
In 2010, Los Skarnales released its Fourth studio album entitled “Dále Shine!” which was recorded in New Orleans. The Album retains the Ska/Reggae feel of previous works, but incorporates more Latin sounds for an energetic mesh that will most definitely keep the bodies moving.
Los Skarnales celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2014 with the release of “Vatos Rudos Forever”, a collection of 34 songs spanning the band’s beginnings to the current line-up, demonstrating the band’s diverse sounds.
Recently, the band released a new EP entitled “Another Day, Another Borrachera” on Smelvis Records. Once again, the Vatos Rudos from Texas are at it again, mixing global roots music with their Chicano style showing off their Pachuco Boogie sounds.

El Gran Silencio, Roleros Cosmicos, Son de Rey
2019-05-23 21:00 - 2019-05-24 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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*** EL GRAN SILENCIO une a Tony Hernandez, Cano Hernandez y Campa Valdez acompañados en el escenario por Wiwa Flores, Palmaz Martinez, Ivan Monsivais, Fer Alvarado y Juanky Montoya.
Estos telentosos chavos forman una banda que ha sido reconocida y admirada por muchos El Gran Silencio se formo en los principios de los años 90s con solo dos integrantes, con solo una armónica japonesa barata, una guitarra acústica (del hermano de Cano) y un bote de basura utilizado como batería se formo el grupo “La Zona Del Silencio” Poco tiempo despues estos chavos se toparon con un casette de un grupo del mismo nombre, lo que los obligo a cambiar el nombre para “EL GRAN SILENCIO” Es ahora después de tanto esfuerzo y tantos sacrificios que EL GRAN SILENCIO se ha convertido en una de las bandas mas reconocidas del rock en español. Con siete albums, once sencillos, seis soundtracks, cinco tributos, diecisiete colaboraciones y dos Rarezas EL GRAN SILENCIO se a convertido en una banda fenomenal.

Jesse Royal
2019-05-21 20:00 - 2019-05-22 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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Early event, Ages 18+
Doors @ 8pm w/ DJ Jah Bill
Jesse Royal on by 10PM

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When Jesse Royal was only a cub, the Lord revealed to his mother that she would have to release one of her sons to the world, proclaiming “he will be a psalmist, declaring righteousness and justice throughout creation.” As Jesse matured into a young lion, his mother observed in him a strong sense of integrity and a natural ability to positively affect those around him. But, it was his deep spirituality, passion for life and unique connection to music that would convince her that he was being molded to be used by the Creator.
Jesse David Leroi Grey, aka Jesse Royal, was born April 29, 1989. He enjoyed his early years in the hills of Maroon Town and the District of Orange in St. James before moving in the late 90’s with his mother and brother to join his father in Kingston. As fate would have it, Royal developed a special relationship with Daniel ‘Bambaata’ Marley (son of Ziggy Marley) at school. His friendship with Daniel proved to be fuel to the fire as they shared a deep passion for music and football. Their friendship evolved as they spent a great part of their childhood together. Soon the natural inclination confirmed they were simply brothers with different mothers. As these cubs became lions so grew their devotion to music. With the help of longtime friend Curt ‘Qban’ White they began composing and creating their own music. And together they proceeded to fulfill what they knew was a predestined musical journey, designed to inspire, engage and unite people beyond all geographic borders.
After Jesse returned home from schooling abroad, he reestablished a relationship with high school friend and young producer Kareem ‘Remus’ Burrell (son of Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell). They began creating and composing music together also, which developed into a Movement as they shared similar views on the social state of Jamaica.
Blessed with a voice that captures the pain and hunger of a ‘downtrodden’ people; Royal’s militant character and profound lyricism caught the heart of heralded reggae producer, Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell. Fatis Burrell, affectionately called ‘Father’ had a great and pure impact on the ‘old soul’ of Jesse; as he credits him as an invaluable inspiration and one of the most influential individuals that he has ever encountered.
Working with musicians such as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Donald Dennis, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith and Monty Savory; Jesse is currently in the studio putting the final touches on his debut album with producer Kareem Burrell of the XTM.Nation. Jesse Royal also recently released his debut mixtape dubbed ‘Misheni’, which means ‘The Mission’ in Swahili.

Roots From The Clay, Austin Reggae All Stars, Shashamani Sound
2019-05-18 21:00 - 2019-05-19 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Join us at Flamingo for a night of righteous reggae!
Austin Reggae All Stars: 10:30 PM
Roots From the Clay – 12AM
Shashamani Sound on the decks

Grimy Styles, Nemegata
2019-05-17 21:00 - 2019-05-18 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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In a departure from the traditional reggae songwriting intrinsic to Jamaican Dub, Grimy Styles draws inspiration from many artists spanning from Pink Floyd to Slayer and Astor Piazzola to U2. Classically inspired melodica and guitar drive melodies while drum and bass point back to the fundamental rhythm of King Tubby and Lee “Scratch” Perry. After a hiatus from writing, Grimy is back with new material and will be sure to play old favorites as well.
Nemegata opens: Influenced by cumbia, bullerengue, gaita music, Colombian Andean songs, Southern Mali’s wassoulou music, Sahara’s desert blues, as well as 60’s and 70’s delirious psychedelia from Africa and South America, Nemegata is a fierce power trio currently stretching its roots in Austin. Comprised of bassist Cesar Valencia (aka Afronova) and Superfonico’s drummer Daniel Sanchez.

Lion Heights, Proof of Life
2019-05-11 21:00 - 2019-05-12 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

Piñata Protest, Hans Gruber and the Diehards, Mamis
2019-05-10 21:00 - 2019-05-11 02:00 | TX
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*** Pinata Protest is an accordion powered Tex-Mex punk rock band from San Antonio, TX. Piñata Protest combines the lively sounds and traditional rhythms of the Mexican button accordion with the upbeat tempos and attitude of punk rock to produce a unique and wildly eclectic mix of aggressive yet melodic songs that are sung in both Spanish and English. Adding to their sonic performances that ignite crowds to mosh, skank, and twirl their dance partners around is their energetic and impassioned live show.
Piñata Protest was founded by the Mexican-born singer and accordionist Àlvaro Del Norte. The band includes Jose Morales on electric guitar and vocals, Richie Brown on electric bass and vocals, and Chris-Ruptive on drums and vocals.
For over ten years the quartet has maintained a busy schedule of performing and touring throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico with a wide range of musical acts such as The Reverend Horton Heat, Mariachi El Bronx, Molotov, Guttermouth, Voodoo Glow Skills, Brujeria, The Toadies, Ramon Ayala, The Blasters, Authority Zero, Agent Orange, Molotov, Ozomatli, Mustard Plug, The Blasters, Wayne Hancock, and Girl In A Coma.
The band has had official appearances at SXSW, Dia De Los Toadies, the 2015 Latin BMI Awards, and National Public Radio. Notably, the band released their album ‘El Valiente’ at #7 on the Latin Billboard Top 100 charts. The band has been featured in several graduate level academic research papers, books, and soundtracks for the following films:
2016: Me Estas Matando Susana
2015: La Soldera
2014: Circus of the Dead
In 2014 the independent beer brewer Freetail Brewing released Piñata Protest beer after the band which was distributed in grocery chains, bars, and venues across Texas.

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2019-05-08 21:00 - 2019-05-09 02:00, 2019-04-24 21:00 - 2019-04-25 02:00, 2019-04-17 21:00 - 2019-04-18 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Every Wednesday, Mau Mau Chaplains hold services for the massive, laying down some of the best live reggae you’re eva gonna see. These guys have been playing together for years and know a thing or two about about putting on a show to remember. …music to feed the soul and Winston’s Caribbean food to fill the belly.
NEVER a cover and ALWAYS good vibes.

River-Tones, The Skatastrophics, Young Costello
2019-05-04 21:00 - 2019-05-05 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
MAY THE SKA BE WITH YOU
Doors 9PM | Cover $5
River-Tones are an alternative Reggae band from San Antonio Texas who blend Ska, Reggae, and Rock into a powerful live performance.

Young Costello are quickly making a name for themselves. With a sound rooted in ska, reggae and punk, this five-piece ensemble clearly has good things in store. With an extremely diverse musical background respective to each member, YC has a way of designing intricate song structures, while still managing to incorporate the tastefulness that embodies reggae and ska music.

They’ll be joined by The Skatastrophics for a triple threat of ska this Saturday.

Luz, Huerta Culture, Roleros Cosmicos, Phil Lerma
2019-05-03 21:00 - 2019-05-04 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Luz 12.30AM
Huerta Culture 11PM
Roleros Cosmicos 9:30PM
Phil Lerma 9PM

Hip Hop Mecca Presents: Medusa
2019-04-27 21:00 - 2019-04-28 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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Hip Hop Mecca Presents:
Medusa “Nappy at the Roots” Tour
With Mista Swift & Rock Soul Collective
Blackchyl & Stoney Music
Ages 18+ Welcome, Doors @ 9pm
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*** “In one of the rooms in the hip-hop culture house engraved on the walls” Is a live account of the 1 Super Soul Sista, who has the blessing to be dubbed “the Angela Davis of hip-hop”. Starting off MCing as a 16- year old pop-locker, Medusa continues to cultivate hip-hop seeds across the country in unprecedented numbers.
The love of hip-hop encouraged her to follow higher callings than her knowing. Pop-lockin with the Groove-Atrons gave her talents a platform to win the Beset Female Dancer in the 1st Hip Hop Dance Awards at The Palladium. “Medusa has been compared to a medley of amazing artist” Including, Gil-Scott Heron for their ways of expressing the revolutionary state of mind, Chuck D. (imagine a female Chuck D.), Lauren Hill for having the ability to posses an international talent in the voice world and like the Game, who’s a versatile heavy hitter on speaking his life’s truth’s, Medusa gives you the key to real truth and allows you to feel it and even though the comparisons could go on, Medusa is on a Goddess list of her own.
You will find no other who will bring it to you like this, someone’s music that makes you feel strong, proud, and encourages with the manner of ONE Love. “Coming up in the LA scene, she honed her skills” At the Good Life café and Leimert Park’s “Project Blowed” Workshop, around Freestyle Fellowship, Black Eye Peas, Macy Grey, and Xzibit, being the first in the LA hip hop scene with a live band. After blessing her already growing fans with her EP, “Do It The Way You Feel It”, Medusa gained an even stronger fan base overseas, in the country, on college campuses across the nation, and has virtually become a guru to the underground hip-hop scene and artistic community.
She is respected and adored as a Queen to the word and power of her music and what she stands for, not just the fact that she’s the undisputed Queen of West Coast underground hip-hop. “Medusa has shared the stage and opened for lyrical heavyweights” Such as: Stevie Wonder, KRS-ONE, George Clinton, Dead Prez, Dave Hollister, Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5, Super Natural. Public Enemy, Blackalicious, Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers, Dilated Peoples, Speech, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Meshell Ndeegeocello, Fishbone, MC Lyte, Bahamadia, and Blk Thought of the Roots. That’s not even including the blow up in Honolulu for the “Girl Fest,” a festival that dedicated an entire day honoring Medusa and her accomplishments in music.
She performed at Bruce Willis’s Annual Christmas Show where she brought in the New Years with Talib Quali, Shante Moore and Kenny Latamor and the 2002 Smoke Out with Cypress Hill.. “She has earned herself a gold album” In Japan with Spiritual People, a project in collaboration with Arrested Development’s Speech.
She has also received a Grammy with the band Ozomatlu and LA Weekly has voted MEDUSA “BEST HIP-HOP ARTIST” two years in a row. She was part of the hot line up for the Beats for Peace Tour with Slum Village, Pharoahe Monch, Anwar Superstar, The Jazz and Hip-hop Orchestra, Super Natural, and Cee-Lo.
The Year before that she was a t the Bumper Shot with De La Soul, Macy Gray, Common, and the Black Eyed Peas in Seattle, Washington. Selling out at every venue and killing the mic on every stage, holding it down independent-indie style hasn’t been hard when you’re doing it for the love of music, the reason and unity. “If you haven’t heard her LIVE band Feline Science then you haven’t heard the half of it. “ Medusa and Feline Science (consisting of a DJ, drummer, bassist, keyboard, percussionist, guitar and background singers) rocks the stage like Sly & the Family Stone taking the rap community by storm! If Aretha Franklin is the “Queen of Soul”, then Medusa is Definitely the High Priestess of Hip-Hop, having won the Rap Sheet Emcee World Championship hands down! “MEDUSA’s skills are not limited to music.” “She has played her behind the scene talent in film scoring, soundtrack production and acting.” Such credits include “Life Is A Traffic Jam,” featuring the late Tupac Shakur, in Vondi Curtis’s film “Gridlock” and in the sitcom “Moesha” where MEDUSA made an impact on the world as Lady Lunatic.
She wrote, produced, and performed “My Momma Raised a G” for the HBO film “Stranger Inside” in which she played the role of Leisha, and doing voiceovers in “Sistas N The City” playing as Athena. Giving her light and wisdom in the films “No Body Knows My Name” by Rachel Ramose w/ Asia One, T-Love and DJ Symphony and “Soundz of Spirit” by Joslyn Rose Lyons w/ Andre 3000, Common, KRS-1, Cee Lo, Davey D., Talib Kwelli, and Saul Williams. Including the films Freestyle The Art Of Rhyme by DJ Organic winner of HBO Best Documentary, Best Documentary and the film Camjackers that’s a blow out independent film that is taking the film circuit by storm! Also a winner of Best Editing by Ann Arbor, Official Selection of Harlem International and a Tour, both starring, Phoenix Orion, Aceyalone, 2Mex & Mykah –9.
In 2007 the Independent Film “Love is a 4 Letter Word” produced by Tanji Miller (Felicity /Madea’s Family Reunion.) used two hot singles form Medusa’s up and coming projects, the infamous Bonnie and Clyde single “Here We Go” featuring Big Meezy of Hussle House and the hot grown single from her solo Gangsta Goddess album “Dusty Ball Drop” both Produced by Sol Eternity repin Hussle House (in Source Mag. as the next Dr. Dre). “
Medusa is also a motivational speaker, being asked to give her knowledge and opinion at colleges and seminars on the effect of hip-hop on children and women, in relations to culture and life, Medusa has spoken the 26th Annual Black Conscious Conference and at UCLA for the African American Music Festival.
Currently Medusa has been asked to be on the Board for the Los Angeles Arts Committee and teaming with arts organization Art Share to bring more Hip Hop to their center. Medusa has also done major features With “The Mackin Game” with Teena Marie and Mc Lyte, on Teena Marie’s new album “La Dona” which also features Gerald Levert and Rick James.
Finishing the hot single “Pimps Down Flo’s Up” for the West Coast Legendary Project featuring Snoop Dogg, Lady of Rage, and E-40 and finally collaborating with MC Lyte to soon release “Lay Down Low” performing with Jean Grae at the Music Fest NW hip-hop conference and Live @ the OP, her accomplishments go on………… MEDUSA is expected to leave the Rap community speechless, but revolutionize the music industry as a whole! Fans are looking for more and almost demanding that her music reaches for all the world to hear!
Medusa stays diligently in the Studio killing the vocal booth with some of the hottest Producers to make master pieces from the Queen, bubblin from the Underground, the illest Hip Hop you’ll ever hear! The anticipation has the fans itching. Medusa blessed the booth for X-Clans Mixed CD and then blessed the mic at X-clan’s “Return From Mecca” CD release party with Cahli 2 Na, Crown City Rockers, Self Scientific. Sliding through Frisco with Abstract Rude and D.J Drez at “Keep the Feel”,
Medusa continues to keep her performance bar up with other performances in other states like Seattle and at local Los Angeles venues like the Music Box, Zen Sushi and the Temple Bar amongst others. Divine Forces Radio asked Medusa to grace the stage at their Anniversary show “Hip Hop for Education” and another infamous show Project Sweatshop puts together “We the People” Loving her flows and energy she got asked to come back to “B-Girl Be”, “Girl Fest San Francisco” and Girl Fest Hawaii!
Entering the year’s first couple of months going to Crime Jazz in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, speaking on a panel at the Urban Network Summit and added to the list for the “Zero Tolerance Tour” & just recently added to the International Soul Music Festival and Billboard R&B Hip Hop Conference,

Tribu Baharu, Kiko Villamizar
2019-04-26 21:00 - 2019-04-27 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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There are very few guarantees in life. But one of them must must! be that as soon as you hear “Made in Tribu Baharú,” you’ll start moving. (I promise.) – NPR Music
Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, Tribu Baharú is an afro-champeta music crew whose sound has evolved from the Colombian Caribbean and is influenced by the “Pico” (sound system) culture of Barranquilla and Cartagena.
Champeta is a term that refers to a knife used by fishermen to remove fish scales and has been used to describe the music of Colombia’s Atlantic Coast that have taken it’s influences from Colombian folk music, Central African Soukous-Rhumba (congo), Soweto Township-Jive, and other Carribbean originated musics such as zouk, calipso, soca, compa and reggae.
Founded in 2009, Tribu Baharú has evolved to become – arguably – the most important Afro-Champeta ensemble on the current international scene.

Cocoa Tea + Etana, DJ Jah Bill
2019-04-20 21:00 - 2019-04-21 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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***OFFICIAL AUSTIN REGGAE FEST AFTER PARTY***
Ages 18+, Doors at 9pm, $20 Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now!
COCOA TEA is one reggae’s most talented and versatile artistes. His smooth, easy-going vocal presentation (pre-recorded or live) have become his trademark, earning him wide international acclaim; with songs like “Lost MY Sonia,” “Tune In” and “Rocking Dolly,” becoming world anthems in Reggae land.
COCOA TEA attributes his inspiration to Jah. His aim has always been to become a role model, a source of learning and inspiration- like the great Bob Marley, whom he so admires. As he puts it, “There is a lack of consciousness from what it used to be, it’s (the music) is becoming what it is not be.” “If one of my songs can be remembered and or quoted, and be of inspiration or guidance to anyone, then I shall be forever happy with my contribution musically.”
Etana is a reggae soul songstress with an uplifting message and inspirational sounds. Ranging from performances on a full live band to a up-close and personal acoustic set with a guitarist and her vocals. always leaving fans on a natural and spiritual high. Singer/Songwriter/Activist, Inspiring and changing lives through music and philanthrophy.

Mykal Rose, Jah 9, Shashamani Sound
2019-04-19 21:00 - 2019-04-20 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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***OFFICIAL AUSTIN REGGAE FEST AFTER PARTY***
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Ages 18+ Welcome, Doors @ 9PM w/ opening set by Shashamani Sound System
For over 25 years, Mikal/Michael Rose has been recording and performing his brand of militant, hardcore Jamaican music to the delight of reggae fans around the world. As a solo artist, with Black Uhuru, and back as a solo artist, the “Ruff” Rose has achieved great success throughout his career, even as different Jamaican musical styles have phased in and out of popularity.
As a solo artist, Michael regularly tours the U.S. and Europe, and has maintained his Jamaican fan base with hit singles on the island and abroad. He is a modern roots singer, and fits perfectly into today’s scene. With a glorious past and a wide-open future, Michael Rose is truly a reggae superstar.
Deeply mystical, Jah9 has emerged from a chrysalis of poetry, dub and spirit to become a powerful femiNINE energy within a universal grassroots movement of consciousness. Inspired by the open spaces in the instrumental dub of 1970’s Jamaican roots music, Jah9 sings with a voice that belies the dimensions of her physical body, from a soul much older than its current vessel; “reminiscent of that darkly operatic wailer for truth & justice, Nina Simone.” Her philosophy–profoundly spiritual, and her style–Jazz on Dub.

CHHK Presents: The Dope Spot with DJ Berlin
2019-04-13 21:00 - 2019-04-14 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Doors at 9PM
Ages: 21 & up with valid ID
$5 cover at the door
Drink Specials all night!
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CHHK Records continues their momentum from SXSW with a lineup of heavy hitters from Central Texas plus very Special Guests Doggma Uno Record label from Southern California. Come checkout some dope spitters & top notch producers in this talent packed lineup!!!
Lineup includes:
DJ Berlin holding down the sounds all night!
Ben Buck W/ Foci
Dat Boy Supa
Nick_X_Cruz
CHHK Records (Big Mic, Tall Kyle, Sill, Sound of the Underground, & DJ Berlin)
Men of Legend – (Mad1ne & iLLfudge) San Antonio
Doggma Uno(AO, MP, & Cal_s_thetics) California
