Nakia’s Annual Birthday Bash At Jovita’s!

Yes folks, I age just like the rest of ya and this year I am blessed to be settling into the young age of 35!!
Seriously, it is a true blessing to be kicking around on this earth with y’all and I hope you will take some time out of your schedule next Saturday, February 20th [...]

Gracias y Buenas Noches – The Final Show

After over 3 years of show stoppin’ foot-stompin’ heart poundin’ sweat pourin’ southern fried hot brown-eyed rock & soul, Nakia & His Southern Cousins are playing their last show this Saturday night at Jovita’s in South Austin.

Michelle Shocked Asks Nakia To Open Cactus Cafe Show

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked is currently touring in support of her newest album, Soul Of My Soul. She stops into Austin Saturday, October 24th to perform at the legendary Cactus Cafe. A couple of weeks ago, Nakia’s agent, Roggie Baer, got a message from Michelle asking that Nakia open the show for her in Austin. [...]

South Austin Monster Mash Halloween Show

Ghouls, ghosts, monsters, Fresh Up Girls!! Come out Halloween night to Jovita’s to experience the Southern Cousins at their most sinister. Jovita’s will be transformed into a dark and eerie Mexican graveyard. Wear a costume to compete in the costume contest which will include a Best Fresh Up Girls category! Bring the whole family & [...]

Southern Cousins Play Oktoberfest Saturday At 4PM

Oktoberfest Austin 2009
Scheduled Saturday, October 24 at Waterloo Park,the first-ever Oktoberfest Austin brings together some of the city's best bands, a microbrew beer garden, tasty foods (including delicious options from Best Wurst), a football watch party, special child-friendly attractions and a unique arts & craft market with lots of exciting vendors. Musical performances by Austin [...]

Nakia Sings With Alejandro Escovedo & Buick MacKane

Hi folks! Nakia here.
About a week ago I saw Alejandro Escovedo in an amazing early morning performance at Whole Foods in support of HAAM Benefit Day. It was phenomenal for sure. Afterward, I said hello and out of the blue, Al says, “When you gonna come sing with us?” to which I quickly replied, “When [...]

A Great Week To Catch Nakia Live!

This week is a great week to catch Nakia live. 3 full shows + 2 media appearances = Kick Ass!
Here’s the lowdown on what’s going on this week…

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L Style G Style Sept/Oct 2009 Release Party (ACL-centric issue) CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW!
DATE: Wednesday, August 26th
WHERE: Antone’s – Home of the Blues
TIME: Doors Open at 6pm [...]

Nakia Live At Luna Saturday August 15th

Saturday night, San Antonio is in for some serious soul shakin’ heart poundin’ rock and roll. Join us at Luna on 6704 San Pedro Avenue from 9PM – 12AM for a very special evening with Nakia & His Southern Cousins. What better place to host the band than one of San Antonio’s best nightclubs and [...]

Nakia Live At Jovita’s Saturday Night With Wiretree

Hey y’all… Nakia here. This Saturday night’s Jovita’s show is a very special one for me because this will be my father’s first time seeing me with the Southern Cousins and his first time to visit Austin, Texas. I hope you’ll join me in giving him a very special Austin welcome this Saturday night. It [...]

Nakia Plays Spoon Aftershow At Stubb’s This Friday Night

Nakia & His Southern Cousins will perform a special aftershow as part of the Spoon 3X Festival at Stubb’s this Friday night, July 10th. The show is free if you are already attending the Spoon show, so make sure to stick around! The band goes on around 11:30pm. If you haven’t purchased tickets, you can [...]

Win Tickets & CDs To Nakia’s Record Release Party

The Austin Chronicle’s “Chrontourage” is giving away several pairs of tickets to Nakia’s record release party along with copies of the new CD to some lucky winners!
Just visit this link and fill out the information now to win a pair of tickets and a copy of Water To Wine!

Nakia’s Notes: Live Tonight At Jovita’s

So now that the dust has settled from SXSW it’s time to get right back into it and I couldn’t think of a better place to do that than Jovita’s on S. 1st Street.
If you’ve been out to one of our monthly shows at Jovita’s you already know that it’s a great family friendly Mexican [...]

Video: Nakia Live At 2009 Austin Music Awards

If you missed it then we can only tell you it was like a religious experience. Here’s a recap from the Austin Chronicle. This video will hopefully give you some insight, but seriously, it was outta sight! Here’s Nakia & The Fresh Up Girls singing the Ray Charles classic, “Yes, Indeed!” with Suzanna Choffel, Ruthie [...]

Nakia At Antone’s Tomorrow Night With Carolyn Wonderland & Gary Clark, Jr.

Holy Smokes Folks! We just got word that Nakia has been asked to perform at set tomorrow night at the legendary Antone’s – Home of the Blues!

Nakia takes the stage at 10PM following his good friend Carolyn Wonderland who kicks things off at 8PM. Gary Clark, Jr comes on after Nakia at 11:30.
This is [...]

Nakia Set To Perform This Friday At Ace’s Lounge – Win Tickets!!

Nakia & His Southern Cousins head downtown to Austin’s infamous 6th to perform at Ace’s Lounge this Friday night, March 6th at 9PM. You may remember this venue as the Hard Rock Cafe. Well, the folks from Ace’s have taken over and turned this joint into one of Austin’s hottest spots to hang!
Nakia will [...]

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