In This Issue Radio Requests Happy New Year Quick Links Nakia.net MyTracks Virb MySpace Gigtrak EPK Sonic Bids EPK YouTube Do512 CDBaby iTunes Booking Agent Request A Nakia Song Today At One Of These Fine Stations! KGSR-107.1 FM 512-390-5477 KLBJ-93.7 FM 512-390-5525 KUT-90.5 FM 512-471-2345 KOOP-91.7 FM 512-472-5667 RadioCountry.com   _______________ BUY THE CD!! - Playing The Cards - _______________ BOOK NAKIA! _______________ NAKIA SUPPORTS: _______________ Download A Nakia iPhone Wallpaper! _______________ Keep Calling! It's Working!! Don't forgt to keep calling stations like KGSR to request my music. It's working! Thanks _____________ PRINT OUT THIS COUPON FOR  $1 OFF COVER! CLICK COUPON TO PRINT Happy New Year ! I won't waste any time! I have GREAT NEWS! My debut EP, "Playing The Cards" has been chosen as one the Texas Top 10s by the Austin Chronicle's own Margaret Moser! This is certainly a very welcomed surprise and such an honor! She has chosen us alongside some amazing acts including, Doyle Bramhall, Omar Dykes & Jimmy Vaughn, The Gourds, and Spoon! You can find the list in this week's Chronicle or online at their website where they are also now taking votes for this year's annual Austin Music Poll. Click here to cast your ballot today and make sure to include me and/or the band in any category you think fits or perhaps one of these suggestions: BEST NEW BAND, BEST ROCK BAND, BEST ROOTS ROCK BAND, BEST MALE VOCALS (NAKIA), BEST ELECTRIC GUITAR (MAC MCNABB), BEST BASS (JOHNNY V.), BEST DRUMS (ED JARUSINSKY), BEST KEYBOARDS (DEREK MORRIS), BEST FEMALE VOCALS (THE FRESH UP GIRLS) OK  - Enough shameless self promotion for now. Don't forget that we are at Ego's tonight and every Friday night at 8:30PM! Scroll down for your $1 off coupon of the cover charge! Come to Ego's Tonight At 8:30PM - Do it! See you out there! Click For More Upcoming Live Shows 2007 is gone but it was definitely a great year for me and I certainly hope it was for you as well. So many things happened to me as an artist but also as a human being that made my life so much better and I would like to personally thank you for being a part of that experience. Below are just some of the achievements that I accomplished in 2007 with your help. Thank you! Here's to a great 2008! Performed at The Mint in Los Angeles with an all-star line-up of musicians. Performed At the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Bus in Los Angeles at the NAMM Convention and again at the NAMM Convention in Austin. Featured in the John Lennon Bus Book bonus DVD. Sang vocals with Will Taylor & Strings Attached at the Jimi Hendrix show. Released "Playing the Cards" EP locally and online featuring performances by some of Austin's best players and including Monte Warden's, "Making It Up To My Baby." February 15th, 2007 was officially named "Nakia Day" by Austin Mayor Will Wynn. Performed at City Hall to commemorate the event. Appeared live on KGSR, KUT, KLBJ, ME Television, FOX 7 News, and multiple podcasts in conjunction with CD release. Every track on the debut CD, "Playing the Cards" was played at least once on-air by local radio, including: KGSR, KUT, KLBJ, and KOOP. SXSW 2007 performances: Four Seasons for KGSR's annual SXSW broadcast, Red Gorilla Music showcase, Texas Music Magazine party, RajiWorld+1 party, and the Monterey Pop tribute at Hole In The Wall. Sang vocals with Will Taylor & Strings Attached at the Beatles' White Album show. Filmed ME Television Live! Special at Antone's for the Emerging Artists Series. Performed  dates at the Continental Club, Maria's Taco Xpress, Mercury Hall, Antone's, Ego's, and more. Performed at the VIP party for Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, the 1st Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival, 2007 Batfest, and the 1st Annual South Padre International Music Festival. Performed the songs of Otis Redding once again at the second Monterey Pop tribute show. This time at Threadgill's. Invited to perform at the 10th Annual Atlantis Music Conference in Atlanta, GA. Sang vocals with Will Taylor & Strings Attached at the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's shows and recorded the vocals for the companion CD. Invited to perform at the grand re-opening of the Austin Music Hall along with Kacy Crowely, Gary Clark, Jr., Bobbie Nelson, and Del Castillo. Performed encores with Del Castillo. Began recording new material for the follow up full-length album to be released sometime this year. "Playing the Cards" chosen by Margaret Moser of the Austin Chronicle as one of her "Texas Top 10s" Like I said... It's been a fantastic year! So many blessings. If I left off something you know of - remind me! It's been a long holiday and I am sure I forgot something, but for now, this is the best list I can give you. I lost a lot of really good friends and family members this year and these things wouldn't have been possible without them as well, so a big thank you to them and their families, and of course - as always - to my amazing band, my wonderful booking agency, and the one and only Roberto the Faithful. Now call the neighbors and wake the kids! Get out to Ego's tonight! See ya there! PS: Don't forget to vote in the Austin Chronicle Austin Music Poll! Click here to cast an online ballot now!