New Booking EPK Video

These clips are from the show I played Friday night at Lucky Lounge here in Austin. I decided to edit a bunch together in an effort to book some more gigs around town and other cities like Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, NOLA, OKC, and ______________

Nakia’s SXSW Showcase Previewed By Austin Chronicle

Margaret Moser of the Austin Chronicle has given Nakia’s Official SXSW Showcase at St. David’s Bethell Hall on Thursday 3/17 8PM a great preview in this week’s issue. A milestone moment like that can be liberating for a musician. Last fall, Nakia sought a different channel and disbanded the Cousins. “Performing behind the piano is [...]

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.

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, [...]

Nakia Tackles Health & Fitness

A note from Nakia… Hello everyone! I wanted to take a moment to tell you about something new going on in my life. Recently, my Father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For those of you who know much about cancer, you know it sucks, but pancreatic cancer is up there pretty high on the level [...]

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… ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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 [...]

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!

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’s Annual Birthday Bash At Jovita’s Poster Is Done!

Check out this sweet poster Nakia made from a photo his Momma found and scanned for him. Don’t he look adorable in a sombrero?!? Feel free to snag the image and put it on your profiles! Last year we started a new annual tradition – having Nakia’s birthday party at Jovita’s. Now with the band [...]

Austin Chronicle: Nakia, “one of Austin’s most talented singers.”

The debut full-length from Nakia proves the Appalachian-born belter one of Austin’s most talented singers. Booming, deeply soulful, and accented with the occasional twang, his pipes propel an impressive set of Allmans-inspired Southern gospel-rock.

Nakia’s Notes: Great Things Happening In 2009!

The first newsletter of 2009 went live today and it’s jammed packed with some great news for you! Info on my special acoustic set with Patty Griffin this week, the newest “Go South” show at Jovita’s and of course, the Austin Music Awards voting info. Less than 2 weeks left to vote so please vote [...]

Austin Chronicle: ABCs of ACL – N is for Nakia, Review & More…

The Austin Chronicle has posted several items about my appearance with Sharon Jones and our set on Sunday at the WaMu tent. Here’s a quick sampling… From the “ABCs of ACL” post: N is for Nakia: The local soul grizzly danced on stage with Sharon Jones on Saturday and led his Southern Cousins in one [...]