Nakia Plays KGSR Fan Fare Friday Live From Threadgills

Nakia has been added to the lineup for this upcoming Friday’s annual KGSR Fan Fare Friday at Threadgill’s World Headquarters on Riverside Drive in Austin, TX. This will be Nakia’s second appearance at the annual fundraiser and fan drive. This appearance will feature Nakia’s brand new band. Check out a clip below of what to [...]

The Athens Blur Magazine Reviews Nakia’s Water To Wine

He’s been touted as one of Austin’s best vocalists, but even Austin can’t hold back a Texas-sized talent like Nakia for too much longer.

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.

Nakia On KEYE & News 8 Austin This Morning

Nakia was asked to wake up bright and early to perform live for KEYE and News 8 Austin’s coverage of the Grounded In Music Gala at the Gibson Guitar Showroom. Here’s the KEYE clip first. News 8 footage to follow. Click here to view the KEYE footage. Here’s the News 8 Austin coverage. Also, Austin-American [...]

Nakia On KVUE Tonight

In support of tomorrow’s Grounded In Music Gala at the Gibson Guitar Showroom that Nakia is performing with Patty Griffin, he was asked to play a song for KVUE’s Amy Johnston’s story about the event. Click here to watch the story on KVUE.com.

Papa Johnny… V

Please join me in welcoming John Michael Vogelsang, Jr (or “JJ”) into the world!! The 6lb 2oz spittin’ image of his Daddy was born this past Saturday and both he and his beautiful Mother, Kim, are healthy and doing great! Congratulations to Johnny and Kim. It’s truly a blessing to have them and little “JJ” [...]