Remember This Christmas

After losing several loved ones close to me and seeing others around me losing family and friends close to them I got a bit down a few years back. When it really became evident that the war was going to continue keeping our troops away from their families that really put the straw on the [...]

Nakia Singing With Alejandro Escovedo At Austin’s Continental Club

Hey everybody! Nakia here…
Back in September, I posted a story about Alejandro Escovedo inviting me to sing with him at the recent Buick MacKane reunion show at Hole In The Wall. In that post I talked about bumping into Al at this year’s HAAM Benefit Day performance at Whole Foods. That day he mentioned he [...]

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 & [...]

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 [...]

Twangville: Nakia A Tremendous Talent

Another great review of the album just in today from Twangville! Here’s an excerpt:
Southern soul is a special thing. Alternatively inspirational and sinful, it is always engaging. Exhibit A is Austin soulman Nakia’s debut release. The Austin soulman book-ends his debut full release with “Choose Your Poison,” a down and dirty ode to guilty pleasures [...]

New Review From Austin.com

And the press keeps rolling in! This time from the website, Austin.com. Here’s a sampling of what they had to say…

In turning water to wine, Jesus took what is already a valuable, nourishing resource and transformed it to something—while maybe not as necessary—something better. Let’s just run with that allegory and say that’s pretty much [...]

Texas Music Magazine Reviews Water To Wine

The Spring 2009 issue of Texas Music Magazine just shipped to subscribers this week and should be arriving on your local newsstands any day now. Check out this fantastic review below from Editor, Richard Skanse, of Nakia’s debut album, Water To Wine. Pick up a copy today to read it and lots of other great [...]

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 SXSW Day 2 Recap

Howdy folks! Nakia here. I will be taking some time each day before I head out to try and make sense of what happened the day/night before during SXSW.
So, here’s a recap…
I got a haircut at Bird’s from Sarah. She’s a frakkin’ nutjob and I love her to death! Go see her and say hi [...]

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 [...]

Help Share Nakia’s SXSW Schedule With The World!

Nakia is super busy during this year’s annual SXSW in Austin, TX with appearances on the radio, at the Apple Store, the Austin Music Awards, and of course his official showcase on Friday night at BD Riley’s on 6th St.
Here’s a graphic Nakia threw together tonight so folks know where he’ll be. Please take a [...]

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 [...]

First Reviews Coming In For Water To Wine

Nakia got a nod from Sharon Jones at this past year’s ACL by pulling him onstage for an impromptu duet. An Austin local, Nakia produces an album that is southernly delicious and joyous accompanied by his back-up band The Southern Cousins and his back-up singers The Fresh Up Girls. He echoes a soulful voice that is deep into American roots music and Water to Wine is fully potent of this sound.

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