If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Austin. From a top Jamaican reggae singer to Austin's Queen of Soul, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Jesse Royal - Live In Austin
Don't miss Jamaican reggae singer Jesse Royal this Tuesday at Flamingo Cantina. Incorporating socially conscious messages, Royal's music carries on the legacy of late greats like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, reports easystar.com. DJ Jah Bill will get this 18-and-over live show started, followed by Royal taking the stage at 10 p.m.
When: Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m.- Wednesday, May 22, 12 a.m.
Where: Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. Sixth St.
Price: $20
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El Gran Silencio - Live In Austin
Next, catch '90s rock en espanol quintet, El Gran Silencio, this Thursday. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, the group began with just two members, a cheap Japanese harmonica, and an acoustic guitar. Today, the band's songs reveal influences of rap, reggae and even their own barrio, reports latimes.com.
When: Thursday, May 23, 9 p.m.- Friday, May 24, 2 a.m.
Where: Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. Sixth St.
Price: $35
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New Monuments for New Cities: New Orleans Club Revisited
Another Thursday option is this free music series featuring Taméca Jones and Big Wy's Brass Band at Waller Creek Conservancy. Dubbed "Queen of Austin Soul," Jones is known for crowd-pleasing renditions of songs by Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Tina Turner, according to the event's Facebook page.
When: Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Waller Creek Conservancy, 1111 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701
Price: Free
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The Mrs w/ Nobody's Girl at Stubbs Indoor
If you want to support local musicians, come out and see Austin-based pop rock band Thursday night at Stubb's. With a mission to empower women through music, the group's 2014 hit video "Magic Mirror" went viral and was featured on "Good Morning America," "The Queen Latifah Show" and local radio, according to abcnews.go.com.
When: Thursday, May 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Stubb's Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701
Price: $15
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Hot Luck Fest: PJ Morton with Mélat
Finally, if you're a fan of Maroon 5 keyboardist, PJ Morton, score tickets to see him perform this Friday at Antone's Nightclub. He's had a busy year, recording new material and playing to sold-out crowds—stretching from Spain to Japan—on the Gumbo World Tour.
When: Friday, May 24, 8 p.m.- Saturday, May 25, 2 a.m.
Where: Antone's Nightclub, 305 E. Fifth St.
Price: $25
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