Flamingo Cantina

FREE WEEK: The Contrabandits, Pocketsettas
2019-01-05 21:00 - 2019-01-06 02:00 (America/Chicago) | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

FREE WEEK: Collective Thought, Afrofreque, Kelly Hafner
2019-01-04 21:00 - 2019-01-05 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

FREE WEEK: Reggae Jamdown!
2019-01-03 21:00 - 2019-01-04 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

FREE WEEK: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2019-01-02 21:00 - 2019-01-03 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

Annual NYE Reggae Ball with The Mau Mau Chaplains, DJ Jah Bill
2018-12-31 21:00 - 2019-01-01 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Join Flamingo and family for our annual NYE funky reggae party! We’ve got the founding fathers of Austin roots reggae, the Mau Mau Chaplains helping to ring in 2018 with two sets of their groovin’ island sounds.
Free champagne toast at midnight.
21+ only.

Austin Reggae All-Stars
2018-12-29 21:00 - 2018-12-30 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

Los Skarnales, The Modern Don Juans, Rockin' Lloyd Tripp, Tropicana Joe
2018-12-28 21:00 - 2018-12-29 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Orale Austin Raza!!
Come celebrate the end of 2018 to the Pachuco Boogie Ska sounds of Los Skarnales, the Rockin’ Rock-A-Billy sounds of The Modern Don Juans & Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp, and the Caribbean record selection of Tropicana Joe.
This is one pachanga you don’t want to miss!!

NO COVER! Reggae Jamdown!
2018-12-27 21:00 - 2018-12-28 02:00, 2018-12-20 21:00 - 2018-12-21 02:00, 2018-12-13 21:00 - 2018-12-14 02:00, 2018-11-29 21:00 - 2018-11-30 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2018-12-26 21:00 - 2018-12-27 02:00, 2018-12-19 21:00 - 2018-12-20 02:00, 2018-11-28 21:00 - 2018-11-29 02:00, 2018-11-21 21:00 - 2018-11-22 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.

The Contrabandits, Starlighter, The Rivertones
2018-12-22 21:00 - 2018-12-23 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

Food & Coat Drive for Central Texas Food Bank
2018-12-21 21:00 - 2018-12-22 02:00 | TX
with
Chris Boomer with Lakandon & Moe from the Mau Mau Chaplains, plus DJ Urban Mello

Akae Beka (of Midnite), DJ Jah Karma
2018-12-15 21:00 - 2018-12-16 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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THIS SHOW IS 18+

One of life’s chief lessons is the consistency of change. The Earth, once conceived flat, is now thought to be round. The Book of Enoch, Noah’s great-grandfather, was obscured for generations until three copies were brought out of Ethiopia by a prominent European explorer. Events like these have triggered paradigm shifts in the evolution of human thinking, yet the same principle applies to individual growth as well.
Akae Beka is the current manifestation of an evolving consciousness. Following a quarter of a century as lead singer and co-founder for the legendary, St. Croix-based band, Midnite, Vaughn Benjamin was inspired to intensify his light when life situations led him to revisit the Book of Enoch. He then realized his preparedness to answer the calling of a sacred oath described therein, the Akae, the Beka, one and the same. Much like the archangel Michael who was responsible for the truths pertaining to the secrets of creation, so does Benjamin today accept his role in a parallel time of rampant deception and broken taboos in the arenas of world leadership. Always rooted firmly in the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, his personal evolution and reaffirmed purpose is manifested in his newly declared name.
Vaughn and his brother Ron Benjamin, sons of Antiguan music legend Ronnie Benjamin, Sr., together sowed the seeds of Midnite in 1989. During the mid-1990s, the band embarked on a 5-year sojourn in Washington DC, where they became area legends for their nightly 3-5 hour sets. Albums such as the debut Unpolished (1997), Ras Mek Peace (1999) and the seminal third release, Jubilees Of Zion (2001), collectively set the tone for what would become more than 60 albums leading up to 2014. That year, their album Beauty For Ashes (a Midnite – I Grade collaboration) was named ‘Reggae Album of the Year’ by iTunes.
Though his signature voice and edifying poetry graces an incredibly vast catalog of recordings, Akae Beka was unleashed by Fifth Son / VPAL Music in November 2015 with the debut album, Homage To The Land. The sophomore follow up, Portals, was released in collaboration with I Grade Records in April 2016. Livicated, released October 2016 on the Zion High Productions label, is the third and most recent project continuing Benjamin’s reputation for prolific output. JahSayDo, the fourth release under Akae Beka, will be released on March 31, 2017. Still he explores and introduces ancient, esoteric knowledge in ways applicable to present day realities.
Akae Beka is accompanied by the following players of instruments: Peter Willock (drums and percussions), Lyndon ‘Ras L’ Williams (bass), Edmund Fieulleteau (guitar), Legrand Lee (guitar) and Suren Fenton (keyboards). Consisting mostly of former Midnite band members, the Akae Beka sound builds on a strong foundation of trance-inducing performance experiences across five continents and countless festivals such as Bonaroo, Outside Lands, Reggae on the River, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Summerjam, Rototom Sunsplash and Reggae Jam.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Winston’s Kitchen on hand with delicious Caribbean fare. Special guests tba. Ages 18 and up are welcome.

Earthkry (Jamaica), Lion Heights, Roots from the Clay, DJ Jah Bill
2018-12-14 21:00 - 2018-12-15 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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The EarthKry band was born and nurtured within the halls of the Edna Manley College of The Visual & Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica where four budding musicians hoped to hone their skills. Their journey began with a twist of fate which brought together keyboard player Phillip Mcfarlane , drummer Kieron Cunningham, bass guitarist Kamardo Blake and vocalist/guitarist Aldayne Haughton, to play a series of small gigs. Drawing inspiration from Bob Marley and The Wailers, The Beatles, John Holt, Peter Tosh, Jacob Miller, Black Uhuru and Steel Pulse, the group soon cemented a wholesome fusion of Roots Reggae, Souls and Rock genres for a fresh but universal sound.
Much like the iconic reggae outfit The Wailers, the band chose its name, EarthKry, to signify its mission to voice the grievances of the downtrodden through the vibrations of their music. Befittingly, their debut single “9 to 5” echoes the daily tribulations of the working class who are barely able to make ends meet from the menial wages they receive.
Since 2013 the band has spent much of their time creating music with other notable artistes in recording sessions while further developing their signature sound. Through the guidance of veteran drummer/ lecturer Derrick Stewart, veteran trumpeter Nambo Robinson and guitarist/former tutor Maurice Gordon, the band works towards releasing their first E.P and then debut album Hard Road in the near future. Earthkry is just coming off of a huge tour to Austraila and New Zealand with Katchafire.
Local reggae heavies Lion Heights and Houston’s Roots from the Clay kick off the show.
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NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains
2018-12-12 21:00 - 2018-12-13 02:00 | TX

The Supervillains, Audic Empire, Bum Lucky
2018-12-08 21:00 - 2018-12-09 02:00 | TX

Wache Record Release Party! with Bamako Airlines, DJ Tropicdelico
2018-12-07 21:00 - 2018-12-08 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Austin Vida Presents:
Wache Record Release Party! with special guests:
Bamako Airlines 10 pm and DJ Tropicdelico
Doors @ 9PM / $10 Cover @ Door

NO COVER! Reggae Jamdown!
2018-12-06 21:00 - 2018-12-07 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

NO COVER: Dreadneck Night with The Mau Mau Chaplains + NORML Meeting
2018-12-05 21:00 - 2018-12-06 02:00 | TX

Patois
2018-12-01 21:00 - 2018-12-02 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

Austin Reggae All-Stars
2018-11-30 21:00 - 2018-12-01 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
2 Sets with Austin Reggae All-Stars featuring members from The Mau Mau Chaplains, Contrabandits, Micah Shalom & The Babylonians and more!

Black Prophet, Myal Soul, DJ Jah Bill
2018-11-24 21:00 - 2018-11-25 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Check out Myal Soul Here

The Meditations, The Contrabandits, Shashamani Soundsystem
2018-11-23 21:00 - 2018-11-24 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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Flamingo Cantina is pleased to present live and direct from Jamaica, roots reggae artist The Meditations, featuring Ansel Cridland. Local reggae favorites The Contrabandits open the show. Doors at 9 p.m., Winston’s Kitchen on hand with delicious Caribbean fare. Show starts at 10:15 p.m. Ages 18 and up with valid id. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
As part of the foundation of reggae music, Ansel “Meditation” Cridland has over forty years producing, writing, arranging, and performing for fans all over the world. As leader of the legendary trio(The Meditations) Ansel and his fellow band members performed at the historical ONE LOVE PEACE CONCERT, held April, 22nd 1978, at the request of Bob Marley. Legends like Jimmy Cliff, Sly and Robbie, Philip Smart, Willie Lindo and Gregory Isaac are a few of the people that Ansel has worked with. These contributions have sculpted the sound of Roots Rock Reggae over the years. Making The Meditations a fundamental and essential part of reggae music.
Over the past few years Ansel (who has produced all of The Meditations’ albums excluding three) have been the only remaining original member of The Meditations to continue touring. Accompanying him for almost 10 years, as background vocalist are Laury Webb(who is also featured on The Good Of Man album) and DaddyLion Chandell. Together, they’ve been touring the United States performing for massive crowds at venues like the Red Rock Amphitheater twice in seven years. And returning in 2013, to celebrate Reggae On The River 30th year anniversary. A festival first opened by The Meditations and The Itals.
Criss crossing the United States year after year, embarking on journeys over waters to Africa in an attempt to quench the thirst for Meditations Music. On January 29, 2010 Ansel performed for exhilarated fans at The Parker Place(in Abidjan, Ivory Coast), which due to the demand, resulted in being two events instead of one. This amazing experience produced a great live album, titled Ansel Meditations Live In Africa. This album is
of legendary proportions to say the least. Its Roots Reggae at its finest. Its raw and filled with uncut material, capturing a monumental moment in time.
There’s most definitely a thirst for Roots Rock Reggae and that authentic Meditations sound. It’s by no means new but it’s growing in volume with every generation. The love is overwhelming and it’s an inspiring experience to see The Meditations live.

CLOSED: Happy Thanksgiving!
2018-11-22 - 2018-11-23 | TX

The Skatalites, Mau Mau Chaplains, Kung Fu Sound System
2018-11-17 21:00 - 2018-11-18 02:00 | Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
BUY TICKETS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th HERE
The Skatalites are Jamaica’s premier ska band since 1964 who backed artists like Bob Marley, Toots and The Maytals, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe and most of the singers of the day. Their infectious brand of bluesy, jazzy ska spread like wildfire around the island and spawned the entire genres of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, two-tone, and 3rd wave ska.
Doors 9 p.m., ages 18 and up are welcome. Online ticket sales end at 6 p.m. day of show. Tickets will be available at the door for $25 cash only. This ticket purchase is good only for Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Come hungry, Winston’s Kitchen will be open!
