If you missed the announcement last Friday night, here’s a reminder…
Tonight, we are back at Ego’s Lounge on S. Congress and Riverside for the weekly show, but this evening we have a special invite for the ladies - NO COVER! Yep, if you are thinking of heading down to Ego’s
tonight make sure to call up your girlfriends and/or bring the wife
along because from 8:30-10PM, ONLY during the Nakia & His Southern
Cousins set - Ladies get in for FREE! (Hint: This leaves extra $$ for
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Now… Thank you very much to everyone who made it out last Wednesday night at Jovita’s for my Birthday Bash Celebration!! It was everything I hoped for in a birthday party and more. Special thanks to Jovita’s, KGSR, Monte Warden, Cella Blue, Mario Matteoli, Matt Hubbard, and of course my wonderful booking agent Roggie and the always adorable Roberto the Faithful for putting it all together with me.
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Then this Sunday 12:30PM, March 2, we are proud to be back at the Texas State Arts Festival once again. We take the stage just before Ray Wylie Hubbard, so come out early and get a great spot. Check out this site for all the details on this really great - FAMILY FRIENDLY - festival! —————————————————————————————————– As I mentioned before, we are an official showcasing artist this year at SXSW and we hope that if you are attending or know someone who is, that you will head down to Lamberts on Friday, March 14 to catch us at the 12AM slot - just before our good friend, A.J. Croce! More info on SXSW and our other appearances, including the infamous - RajiWorld+1 Party put on by our lovely agent, Roggie Baer - next week. —————————————————————————————————– Later this month we will be appearing as part of the 51st Annual Zilker Garden Festival on March 29th AND March 30th! Stay tuned here and at NAKIA.NET for the full details on that show and others.
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As always, thanks for listening and I hope to see you soon!
Come see Nakia & His Southern Cousins TONIGHT - FRIDAY NIGHT! at EGO’S on South CONGRESS. Then use this coupon to get $5 OFF PLAYING THE CARDS - Nakia’s critically acclaimed debut EP. *This offer is not good in conjunction with previous coupons and or other offers and may only be used to purchase 1 CD. This coupon holds no monetary value and cannot be used to purchase drinks or placed in the tip jar because you’re too cheap to give us a few bucks! Seriously - It’s a great CD! BUY ONE FOR HALF OFF!! AND DID WE MENTION THEY MAKE GREAT GIFTS?? HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
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I just got a very sad text message indicating that legendary drummer, Buddy Miles passed away. According to his official website, Buddy crossed over in the presence of his friends and family last night, February 26th, 2008, here at his home in Austin, TX.
I was very privileged to have met Buddy several times and see him perform. This photo was taken following my performance with Will Taylor & Strings Attached for the Jimi Hendrix show in January of 2007. Buddy was on hand and told me that “Jimi would have been proud.” That is something that I will never forget. Buddy Miles was a good soul and will be missed by many.
Buddy Miles and Nakia - January 2007 - Will Taylor & Strings Attached Jimi Hendrix Show in Austin, TX
I can’t believe it! Yet another year behind me and I have so much to be happy for. Thank you for being a part of it. To help me celebrate, please join me and a whole bunch of my friends this Wednesday night, February 20th at Jovita’s - 1619 South 1st Street for my 33rd Annual Birthday Bash Celebration!!Mario Matteoli takes the stage first before my band, Nakia & His Southern Cousins get up and burn it down at 8:30!Look for some special guests that night including Cella Blue from the White Ghost Shivers, the one and only Monte Warden and more!
This is part of the KGSR Social Club (more info here)and Susan Castle will be on hand with lots of prizes,
including a pair of tickets to see Bruce Springsteen in Houston and a stay at the Omni Hotel!Independence Brewery will have it’s Austin Amber Ale pints ready, cold, and cheap and what real birthday party is complete without a CAKE AND A PINATA!! Click the invitation above for more info about the party or better yet - head over to Do512.com and choose it as one of your events to do this week and join our Do512 Crew!
Don’t forget that there will be a full lunar eclipse Wednesay night! Come watch it with us!
Come see Nakia & His Southern Cousins THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT! at JOVITA’S on South 1ST FOR FREE! Then use this coupon to get $5 OFF PLAYING THE CARDS - Nakia’s critically acclaimed debut EP. *This offer is not good in conjunction with previous coupons and or other offers and may only be used to purchase 1 CD. This coupon holds no monetary value and cannot be used to purchase drinks or placed in the tip jar because you’re too cheap to give us a few bucks! Seriously - It’s a great CD! BUY ONE FOR HALF OFF!! AND DID WE MENTION THEY MAKE GREAT GIFTS?? HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
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Do you remember where you were a year ago today? I know I do.
Mayor Will Wynn had just handed me a proclamation declaring it “Nakia Day” in the city of Austin, Texas on February 15th, 2007!
Earlier that morning, I had been on Fox 7 News In The Morning, KGSR with Bryan Beck, and then later that night I went on the Bobby Bones Show over at ME Television. All of this was to help celebrate the release of my first solo recording, Playing the Cards, but it also helped celebrate my 32nd birthday. That following Saturday night we held a huge party at Lambert’s Downtown BBQ where people came from as far as Chicago and even my family from Alabama to help make it a big success. It was standing room only. I had never been more happy in my life.
Maybe you there there to be a part of it, or perhaps you got on board this train ride of mine later on in the year. In either case, I want to thank you for making the last year of my life such a blessed one, full of love and miracles, and I want to invite you to kick off another year of the same. This year’s official “Birthday Bash Celebration” is taking place this coming Wednesday night, February 20th at Jovita’s on South 1st Street. So, whether you’re flying in from Chicago again, driving up from San Antonio, or hopping “On The Bus” to ride across town to Jovita’s, please come and join us for a great night of friends, fun, music, prizes from the KGSR Social Club (including a pair of tickets to see Bruce Springsteen in Houston and a stay at the Omni Hotel), and, of course, CAKE AND A PINATA!! Click the invitation below for more info about the party!
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Don’t forget that we play shows at Ego’s Lounge on Friday Nights (8:30PM - Hint: THERE’S A NEW COUPON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS EMAIL FOR BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION!!)!
Please join me in celebrating another year of life, happiness and continued success.
Come see Nakia & His Southern Cousins THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! at Ego’s Lounge on South Congress & Riverside FOR FREE!! This offer is not good in conjunction with previous coupons/offers and may only be used once. *In order to use this coupon, you must be accompanied by a minimum of one (1) person who pays the full $5 cover charge at the time of entry. This coupon holds no monetary value and cannot be used to purchase drinks or placed in the tip jar because you’re too cheap to give us a few bucks! Seriously… It’s a great BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER!!
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NAKIA’S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH SET FOR FEB. 20 AT JOVITA’S
Nakia & His Southern Cousins to perform at famed South Austin eatery
AUSTIN, TEXAS (Feb. 12, 2008) – To celebrate his 33rd birthday in style, Austin singer Nakia is inviting a few of his closest friends – and anyone else who’d like to attend – to a party on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Jovita’s in South Austin. “Nakia’s Annual Birthday Bash Celebration,” as it has come to be known, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with former Weary Boy Mario Matteoli, who will warm up the stage for an 8:30 performance by Nakia & His Southern Cousins. The birthday set will feature scheduled appearances by Monte Warden, plus a few other surprises. The show also coincides with KGSR-FM’s highly successful Wednesday night Social Club meet-and-mingle nights at the famed Tex-Mex restaurant.
Not long after arriving in Austin, Nakia began performing as “Vic Odin” in Miles Zuniga’s Small Stars, a clever parody of not-quite-ready-for-Vegas lounge acts. His role garnered him considerable attention and recognition as a vocalist and showman. In February 2007, Nakia released his debut EP, Playing the Cards, to critical acclaim. He formed Nakia & His Southern Cousins to support the album and began making the rounds of area stages; their appearances quickly became known for show-stopping sit-in performances by some of Austin’s best players. ME Television named the band one of its 2007 Emerging Artists and filmed a concert special at the legendary Antone’s – Home of the Blues.
“You can’t fake soul, and on his debut release, Playing The Cards, Nakia proves that he’s the real deal,” praised Singer & Musician magazine. Ed Bailey, vice president of branding for Austin City Limits, said, “No one saw him coming – but they can’t forget Nakia now.” And KGSR-FM morning show host Bryan Beck raved, “Nakia’s debut is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time!”
Playing the Cards continues to win widespread praise, most recently being named a 2007 Texas Top 10 in the Austin Chronicle Critics Poll.
“Turning 33 this year is a real blessing,” says Nakia. “I am just so proud to be living out this dream I have had since turning 5 … to sing songs and perform for an audience. None of it would be possible without this amazing community of Austin musicians. They’re like my second family.”
The KGSR Social Club is held weekly at Jovita’s, 1619 South First St., (just south of the Colorado river). It gives KGSR listeners a chance to hang out with one another and the bands they hear on the station – two per week. Independence Brewery will be providing Austin Amberlongnecks for $2.75. Attendees also get chances to win prizes such as tickets to see Bruce Springsteen in Houston – an overnight stay at the Omni Hotel included. (For more information about the KGSR Social Club, visit www.kgsr.com.)
For additional information, audio samples, or images please contact:
Graham Mason
KiaChia Productions
512-922-4487
mail@kiachia.com
Official 2008 SXSW Showcase Date Announced! Nakia’s Annual Birthday Bash Celebration February 20th at Jovita’s Nakia & His Southern Cousins Perform Fridays at Ego’s Lounge - 8:30PM
Hello!
Guess who’s been selected to perform at this year’s annual SXSW Music Festival??
That’s right! Nakia & His Southern Cousins have been invited to perform and we are honored to be among such a long list of amazing new artists and incredible legendary performers. For a peek at the list, click the graphic to your left.
We will be performing Friday, March 14th at Lambert’s Downtown BBQ - Yep! That’s the place where a year ago we held our official CD release party and had our first show as a band! We are way ahead of the game and we have accomplished a lot, but none of it would have been possible without your support. Thank you very much!
Keep watching for more info on SXSW performances and other new shows being added every week like the Texas State Arts Festival on Sunday, March 2nd with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Future Clouds & Radar, and Grupo Fantasma!
Of course in between all these great dates are the weekly shows at Ego’s Lounge on Friday Nights (8:30PM - Hint: THERE’S A NEW COUPON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS EMAIL FOR BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION!!)!
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The other big news is I am turning 33! Every year I like to throw a big party to celebrate and this one is certainly no exception! Wednesday, February 20th, we are throwing down at Jovita’s on South 1st Street and the show happens to be a part of the KGSR Social Club!KGSR will be on hand playing music trivia with some serious prizes (last week they gave away 2 Bruce Springsteen tickets and lots more!) and of course the night will be filled with some very special guests including hit songwriter, Monte Warden (Desperately, Making It Up To My Baby) and several more! This show is FREE and Mario Matteoli opens so you know the night is going to really rock!
Please join me in celebrating another year of life, happiness and continued success.
Come see Nakia & His Southern Cousins THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! at Ego’s Lounge on South Congress & Riverside FOR FREE!! This offer is not good in conjunction with previous coupons/offers and may only be used once. *In order to use this coupon, you must be accompanied by a minimum of one (1) person who pays the full $5 cover charge at the time of entry. This coupon holds no monetary value and cannot be used to purchase drinks or placed in the tip jar because you’re too cheap to give us a few bucks! Seriously… It’s a great BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER!!
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