A reminder from the Austin Music Minute: As you celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, remember this is music to be celebrated all year round. And now, your AMM show picks for tonight, Saturday June 19:
–Juneteenth Celebration at Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th, featuring Ladi Earth, Chief Cleopatra (“Friends” is featured on today’s AMM), and Johnny Jukebox, with DJ Lefty. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
–Riders Against the Storm and DJ Kay Cali owning the room at Native Hostel, 807 E. 4th St., 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
–Black Voices showcase at The Far Out Lounge and Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., with Los Coast, Nayome, Moody Banks, Buffalo Nichols, Mama Duke, Zai Sadler, architect/writer/spoken word artist/actor and martial arts instructor Akeem Olaj, and more. 5 p.m. – midnight.
–Ajnadoll and Kydd Jones performing at Independence Brewing Company, 3913 Todd Ln., Ste. 607. With DJ Syon, and 2XX Pheno & ZKosta. Vendors at 4 p.m., music 7 p.m. – midnight.
-One sweet, sweet funk/soul party with Honey Made at Radio Coffee and Beer, 4204 Manchaca Rd. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
-Photo of Chief Cleopatra courtesy of the artist.
