Nakia's Official SXSW Showcase Info Released

We've been on pins and needles waiting to get this info to you, but the day has finally arrived! Today, SXSW officially released all of the showcase information for this year's festival and man there is a LOT of info to digest, but here's the official information on the …

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 Featured In XL's "Songs Of The Heart"

Today, the Austin-American Stateman's weekly publication, XLent, featured a great story by Michael Corcoran about musicians' - from Austin and around the country - favorite love songs and what they mean to them. Nakia was asked by Michael to participate and was featured …

Sharon Jones & Michelle Shocked Say Nakia's Got Soul!

In the last 24 hours we've had some great news come in that we wanted to share with you!
We just added two brand new quotes in the press section of the website for you to check out.
One from Sharon Jones. Here's what she had to say:
"Nakia is the real deal y'all, he's …

Outta My Head - Live At The Gibson Showroom, Grounded In Music Gala

Cindy Royal recently posted this video she shot of my performance at the Grounded In Music Gala over at the Gibson Showroom. This is the show that I played as a duo with Derek Morris on the keys. Patty Griffin was just moments away from performing when this was shot and …

Site Gets Update

Hey y'all! Just a quick howdy to let you know that we are busy implementing some new stuff here at nakia.net. The most obvious stuff so far is graphics related. What do you think? We're kinda diggin' it and we hope you are too!
The whole site will undergo a redesign in …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Austin Monthly: Nakia "can't be held back."

The January issue of Austin Monthly is out on newsstands now and this month's musical artist on "The Cusp" is Nakia.

Every song on Water to Wine drips with southern flavor. "Choose Your Poison" is hip-shaking blues, while "Elizabeth Lee" slinks around the Mississippi …

Nakia's Notes: Tomorrow Night At Jovita's

The newest and last email blast is up on the site and was sent out today to promote the show tomorrow at Jovita's! We go on at 10PM!
Click here now to read the whole thang!!

Remember This Christmas Slideshow! Merry Christmas!

Just a little slideshow featuring some of my family photos and things that are fun holiday memories for me! I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget that you can download the song, Remember This Christmas, at http://nakia.net/christmas
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Nakia

News 8 Rooftop Performance of Remember This Christmas

I was asked to perform for this year's holiday portion of the News 8 Austin Rooftop Series by Andy Langer. Of course I was honored. Mac and Derek and I went down to film it a few weeks ago. It started running on News 8 today if you have Time Warner. If you don't or [...]

Lincoln Continental Streaming On Facebook

Last night's show at Jovita's was far better than I could have hoped for. Thanks to everyone who came out!
If you were there, you know we tore the roof off that sucker and in the process I promised to add a new unreleased-never-before-available-song to the web for you …

Nakia's Notes: Saturday Night, Go South!

If you made it out to my birthday this year you remember that we partied down at the legendary South Austin venue, Jovita's. This Saturday night, Nakia & His Southern Cousins Go South again! Join us and our very special guests, Austin Homegrown (8PM) as we tear into …

Nakia Live On KUT's Eklektikos With John Aielli This Wednesday

This Wednesday the band will be appearing on Eklektikos with John Aielli on 90.5 FM KUT or KUT.org for all you Internet wiz kids! John's reputation as one of the best hosts in radio is known the world over and I couldn't be more thrilled about going back on the show. …

Sharon Jones Invites Nakia On Stage To Sing Duet

Photo By Danielle Thomas
Last night, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings performed at La Zona Rosa here in Austin. The Red State Blues show benefitted the Travis Country Democrats and one of my favorite organizations, SIMS.
Photo By Danielle Thomas
You may recall my encounter …

Nakia Performs Water To Wine On Fox 7's Good Day Austin

This morning I woke up WAY earlier than normal to load up in the piano and make an appearance on Fox 7's Good Day Austin to help promote the South Padre International Music Festival next weekend. Earlier that morning Tim Hayden, the festival's producer, had been on …

Nakia Is G Style Magazine September/October Cover Boy!

I was looking through my posts and suddenly realized that in all the ACL prep and craziness I totally missed the opportunity to post about this amazing honor. But here I am - making up for it. I hope!
In Austin, we are really fortunate to have this great new magazine …