FREE WEEK: Los Kurados, Hans Gruber & Diehards, 35 MM, Archaic III
2019-01-11 21:00 - 2019-01-12 02:00 (America/Chicago) | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
NO COVER | DOOR @ 9PM

FREE WEEK: Plan Sonidero, Huerta Culture
2019-01-12 21:00 - 2019-01-13 02:00

The Savage Poor
2019-01-15 20:00 - 2019-01-16 02:00, 2019-01-22 20:00 - 2019-01-23 02:00, 2019-02-05 21:00 - 2019-02-06 02:00, 2019-02-19 21:00 - 2019-02-20 02:00
“If you stuck the Replacements, David Bowie, and John Prine in a blender, slowed them all down with some codeine, and let them stumble woozily around, you’d get The Savage Poor’s The Grown Ups.” – No Depression
Hailing from Austin, TX, The Savage Poor is the band project of brothers Jeff and Ben Brown. Growing up in central PA, Jeff learned to write songs as a teenager by listening to Ramones records, while Ben learned on his own studying David Bowie. In their early 20’s they decided to join forces and began playing and writing together. The Brown brothers have always been infatuated by the excitement of American rock n’ roll and the cinematic soundscapes of British post punk and indie music, with one foot in the world of The Replacements and another in The Smiths, with the literary influence of Lou Reed and the rainy day dreams of The Cure. Being based in Texas, Jeff and Ben feel that the eclecticism of Doug Sahm and the opera of Roy Orbison has also been an influence on their music.
The band is led by Jeff Brown (Shinyribs/ATX top ten bass players of 2017) and Ben Brown who share lead vocals and electric guitar duty, backed by Alex Moralez on drums (Bo Diddley), Roger Wuthrich on bass and newest addition Christine Smith on keyboards and background vocals.
Their current release “The Grown Ups” was recorded at The Shire in ATX. It was produced, engineered and mixed by Christine Smith (Crash Test Dummies, Jesse Malin, Ryan Adams & Marah.) The foundation tracks were recorded completely analog in PA by Smith with David Bielanko of Marah. Special guests on the record include Keith Langford (The Gourds, Shinyribs) on harmonica and Jeff Johnston (Ramsay Midwood) on saw.
“The Grown Ups” is a subversive and eclectic album informed by the passion and possibility of rock n’ roll, that takes a hard look at the here and now of modern life. Songs range from the explosive and humorous “Night of a Thousand Tuesdays,” that ponders the greatest horror movie of all – endless weeks at a meaningless job – to the gentle and haunting title track, which is an explanation from an adult to a child about why adults haven’t left the world a better place for them. The songs delve into both the explicitly political and the extremely personal. “That’s How the West Was Lost” is two and half minutes of exuberant pop, steeped in the soundscapes of a Spaghetti Western, that deals with America’s original sin in the exploitation of Native peoples. The 8 minute sonic death march of “Hand Coming Down” is a gloomy, gothic romance from the point of view of someone coming of age in the modern world.
Jeff believes that “the best records always straddle the line between accessibility and mystery. Thematically I knew that we wanted to make an unsettling record that spoke to the insanity of modern America, but more poetic than topical in its approach. The records that I like all have something to say.”
“The Savage Poor Find Gold with New Album The Grown Ups”
– Peter Gerstenzang, American Songwriter Magazine

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2019-01-16 21:00 - 2019-01-17 02:00, 2019-01-30 21:00 - 2019-01-31 02:00, 2019-02-06 21:00 - 2019-02-07 02:00, 2019-02-13 21:00 - 2019-02-14 02:00

Reggae Jamdown!
2019-01-17 21:00 - 2019-01-18 02:00, 2019-01-31 21:00 - 2019-02-01 02:00, 2019-02-07 21:00 - 2019-02-08 02:00, 2019-02-14 21:00 - 2019-02-15 02:00, 2019-02-21 21:00 - 2019-02-22 02:00

Skajects, River-tones, Bad Lucy
2019-01-18 21:00 - 2019-01-19 02:00

Audic Empire, Collin Gee, Zach Black & Friends, Saltwater Slides
2019-01-19 21:00 - 2019-01-20 02:00
Audic Empire was formed in late 2010. Since then they have been turning heads in the Austin music scene with their psychedelic, Reggae/rock and feel good tunes. They have a high intensity performance and an astonishing sound with the contrast of two singers, their Red Hot solo Guitarist, and rock solid rhythm section. Audic Empire has played with numerous great artists and festivals. With the rapid growth of their reggae/rock sound, Audic Empire is on the rise with their journey to produce a unifying sound wave of love and music.

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2019-01-23 21:00 - 2019-01-24 02:00
Every Wednesday night you can find the Mau Mau Chaplains 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. NEVER a cover and ALWAYS good vibe

Reggae Jamdown!
2019-01-24 21:00 - 2019-01-25 02:00
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)

Austin Reggae Allstars
2019-01-25 21:00 - 2019-01-26 02:00
Austin’s finest reggae players unite for a night of big sounds and good vibes. These professionals will be jamming the best of reggae classics old and new.

Micah Shalom + the Babylonians, Dangerous Sound
2019-01-26 21:00 - 2019-01-27 02:00
2 SETS | $5
Micah Shalom & The Babylonians plays a mix of Traditional Ska, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, and Afro-Beat grooves. Lead by a full horn section, with occasional vocals by Micah Shalom and guest artists. Members of The Babylonians (Micah Shalom – horns, Evan Hegarty – keys) have played with international producer and singer Mikey Dread A. K. A. Michael Campbell, as well as Israel Vibration singer Craig “Apple” Garbriel.
The Babylonians also play as a backing band, and have done so for Kevin Batchelor(The Skatelites, Steel Pulse trumpet player) and Cedric IM Brooks(Skatelites Tenor Saxophone, and original Studio One musician) as well as Grammy award winner Calton Coffie of Inner Circle fame. Another member, Mark Wilson – sax, has played with countless artists most notably Burning Spear through the 90s. Together the group has formed strong ties to the reggae community with crossover into the world music scene.
Always looking to mix genres to create a modern sound and original feel while keeping true to the roots of the music.

Young Costello, Starlighter, Sunglasses & Mushrooms, Los Kurados, Michael Turnini, Danny Coffin
2019-02-01 21:00 - 2019-02-02 02:00

Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash! with The Mau Mau Chaplains, Hail Marley!, Shashamani Sound
2019-02-02 21:00 - 2019-02-03 02:00
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Flamingo’s annual celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday is an Austin tradition.
In honor of the late legend, The Mau Mau Chaplains and Hail Marley! join forces to perform all your Marley favorites. And Winston will be cooking up Jamaican food in the back. Come hungry and ready to dance!
If you don’t already know the Mau Mau Chaplains from our weekly Wednesday residency, this is a great night to get acquainted. These guys produce “iriginal” roots reggae with five part harmonies backed by 150 man-years of stage experience. The Mau Mau Chaplains include veteran musicians from the 80’s reggae group The Lotions, as well as country/reggae phenomenon “I-Tex”, the Killer Bees, Pressure amongst others. Just close your eyes and listen and you’ll be transported to Jamaica on their magical wave of riddems . . .
Hail Marley! is a 5 piece Bob Marley Tribute Band from Austin, Texas that plays songs spanning Marley’s entire recording career. Lineup includes, Michael Hale (lead vocals), Claude McCann (keyboards & backing vocals, Fumi Sugawara (guitar), Dwayne “D Madness” Jackson (drums & backing vocals) and Rudolph Aaron Eccles (bass).
Shashamani Sound keeps the vibes right on the decks all night long.
DOORS: 9PM
COVER: $10

Resinated, Roots of a Rebellion, Th3rd Coast Roots
2019-02-08 21:00 - 2019-02-09 02:00
THIS SHOW IS 18+
Resinated is a funk and reggae infused pop group from St. Petersburg, FL. Their funky grooves keep you moving while their tasty lyrics and unforgettable melodies keep you singing their songs long after the dance party has ended. From the vibrant keys to analog synth leads and funky rhythmic guitar- they throw down a heavy dance and disco style pocket rhythm-section with smooth vocal harmonies that will leave you wanting more.
Reinstated will be joined by Roots of a Rebellion and Th3rd Coast Roots making sure the Cantina will be rocking all night long.

Austin Reggae All-Stars
2019-02-09 21:00 - 2019-02-10 02:00

Lee "Scratch" Perry, Subatomic Soundsystem, Dr. Dubbist
2019-02-12 21:00 - 2019-02-13 02:00
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT
LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY + SUBATOMIC SOUND SYSTEM
45th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE OF “BLACKBOARD JUNGLE DUB” + MORE 1st dub album in history, live for the 1st time presented by Dub Champions Festival in association with SubPac & LargeUp https://www.facebook.com/PerryScratch | https://www.facebook.com/SubatomicSoundSystem
Grammy winning dub & reggae pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry celebrates the 45th anniversary of his landmark album “Blackboard Jungle Dub”, the world’s first dub album, by performing it live for the first time on tour. Scratch, now 82 years young, will embark on a tour across North America beginning February 2019 performing his 1973 studio masterpiece live in its entirety for the first time, aided by the technology of NYC’s Subatomic Sound System, his hybrid band of new school electronics and veteran Jamaican musicians from the Black Ark era recordings (http://bit.ly/BJD45t ). They will also perform music from their album “Super Ape Returns To Conquer” ( http://bit.ly/SS033s ) which topped both reggae and electronic charts in 2018, plus singles like “Black Ark Vampires” (http://bit.ly/BAVss ) and classics from Perry’s work with the likes of Bob Marley, Max Romeo, and many more. Perry’s Blackboard Jungle album includes dub remixes of hit songs he co-wrote with Bob Marley, “Kaya” & “Keep On Movin”, as well as other big tunes from The Wailers and Junior Byles. Kaya turned out to be Marley’s most successful album of his career and celebrated its own anniversary with a massive festival earlier this year.
Watch this playlist of Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Sound System live for a preview: http://bit.ly/LSPLiveApeVids and check this for 360° virtual reality http://bit.ly/vr360zb
Perry’s collaborations in the early 1970s with Bob Marley & The Wailers defined the reggae genre and launched them to super stardom, but Perry himself shifted his focus in 1973 to constructing his infamous Black Ark recording studio so he could create a mystical new genre called “dub” made by using the mixing board as an instrument and stripping the music down primarily to drums and bass. Blackboard Jungle was the world’s first dub reggae album, and signaled not only the birth of dub as a genre, but also the dawn of remixing, the concept of the producer as an artist, and the power of an independent home studio to create world class music – ideas that impacted so many people around the world that they have essentially become the blueprint for music in the 21st century. Kanye West & Jay Z have sampled his recordings, the Sex Pistols hailed his work as inspiration for the punk movement, and artists across generations like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, The Clash, The Beastie Boys, and Major Lazer have all sought out Perry for collaborations.
For over eight years in the USA, Subatomic Sound System has been Scratch’s go to band for bringing his Black Ark Studio sound live to the stage, a unique hybrid configuration that brings together a handful of live musicians like legendary Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald (Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, The Skatalites, Gil Scot Heron) with computers and live dub mixing of classic recordings as well as brand new sounds Scratch hears from outer space. Formed in NYC at the turn of the millennium, Subatomic Sound System tours worldwide as DJ or live performance and band for Lee Scratch Perry; runs the Subatomic Sound label; hosts a radio show on Brooklyn Radio; and founded Dub Champions Festival.

Clear Soul Forces
2019-02-15 21:00 - 2019-02-16 02:00
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Detroit Super Group Clear Soul Forces will be visiting Austin, TX for a one night show at Flamingo Cantina!
The show will feature Noveliss who recently released Cerebral Apex his classic underground album.
THIS SHOW IS 21+
$10
Also Feat: Mindz of a different kind, and D.O.S

The Contrabandits, The Pocketsettas
2019-02-16 21:00 - 2019-02-17 02:00

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2019-02-20 21:00 - 2019-02-21 02:00
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.

General Smiley Birthday Celebration, Lakandon, Moe, McPullish feat. Sgt. Remo
2019-02-22 21:00 - 2019-02-23 02:00
COVER: $7 before 11PM / $10 after
