About this Event
THIS NOVEMBER at Flamingo Cantina: 3 NIGHTS – 7 BANDS – GOOD VIBES
NIGHT 2 of Slackfest South:
-The Slackers
-The Stingers Reunion Show
-Rat King Cole
-Kung Fu Sound System
$22 advance tickets - $27 night of show - $55 three-day pass
Check out the full Slackfest lineup and get tickets for Night 1, Night 3, and 3-Day Passes at FlamingoCantina.com
The Slackers' rise to fame is a story of perseverance and a belief in their musical vision, combining Jamaican ska and reggae with American rock n’ roll. While influenced (and even personally taught) by Jamaican ska/reggae originators such as the Skatalites and the Upsetters, the band sees its music as wholly American. Smashing the stereotypes of ska, The Slackers put a new spin on the genre by playing with an aggressive edge that interweaves personal and political accounts.
Since 1998, The Stingers ATX have developed their own modern hybrid of Jamaican rocksteady/ska and classic American doo-wop soul: solid roots-reggae rhythms, melodic horn lines, and tight 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies. Their live shows have won them world-wide acclaim, from their former weekly three-hour showcases at the Black Cat Lounge in Austin to a sold-out New Year’s Eve show at La Fleche d’Or in Paris, to backing some of the most legendary names in ska/reggae music on European tours.
Rat King Cole is a ska-jazz fusion band hailing from San Antonio, Texas. The band originally formed in 2013 when a group of friends with a shared passion for music decided to start jamming together. Since then, Rat King Cole has become a staple in the San Antonio music scene, playing shows at local bars, clubs, and festivals with their unique blend of upbeat ska rhythms and smooth jazz melodies—with a touch of reggae and funk thrown in for good measure. Their energetic live shows are known for getting crowds up and dancing, with catchy hooks and infectious grooves that keep audiences coming back for more.
Hailing from San Antonio and Dallas, Kung Fu Sound System is a trio of Texas Selectors spinning soul, funk, reggae, and ska vinyl.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, United States
USD 25.31 to USD 30.65
