Gather round boys and girls and let me tell you a tale of old Sixth Street.
Once upon a time, Austin s avenue of debauchery and bad decisions hosted more than just shot bars. You could stagger down the street on any given night and stumble into a motley assortment of watering holes dedicated to live music. Alongside venues booking cowpunk, rock and our city s signature blues, Flamingo Cantina opened in 1991 as Austin s home for reggae music. These days, it s one of the few remaining venues committed to programming original live music on Austin s central tourist strip.
After closing when the pandemic began 14 months ago, the club will reopen for its long-running midweek residency, Dreadneck Wednesday, on May 15. Lake party reggae outfit Mau Mau Chaplains will serve irie vibes with a side of Austin weird while Winton s Kitchen dishes up Jamaican food in the back. There will be a $5 cover at the door.