::nakia::

Rock / Soul / Blues

Austin, TX

the gigs - see all 8

May 22	Austin, TX	Momo's	10:00pm
May 29	Austin, TX	Momo's	10:00pm
Jun 5	Austin, TX	Momo's	10:00pm
Jun 12	Austin, TX	Shady Grove	7:00pm
Jun 12	Austin, TX	Momo's	10:00pm
Jun 14	Austin, TX	Private Wedding	12:00pm
Jun 19	Austin, TX	Momo's	10:00pm
Jun 26	Austin, TX	Momo's	10:00pm

the story

The son of an Alabama couple who named him after a TV character, Nakia Daniel Reynoso has held more jobs in his 31 years than most of us will in our lifetimes.

Nakia, as he prefers to be known, has worked in sock factories, fast-food joints and nearly every retail store in Anymall, USA. He's been a tavern bouncer, a cavern guide, a show rider and a missionary in Africa. He's also sold Apple computers to Willie Nelson, promoted John Mayer albums for Aware Records, studied singing and theater in college, modeled, acted and helped budding songwriters on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Along the way, Nakia managed to survive being rear-ended by an 18-wheeler, a drinking and drug habit, a suicide attempt and other hardships before finding sobriety and his path to happiness: a full-time career as a singer, song- writer and entertainer.

Nakia (pronounced nuh-kee-ah) had already built a presence on the Austin music scene as Vic Odin, sleazy man- ager to the Small Stars, the campy revue fronted by Guy Fantasy (aka Fastball's Miles Zuniga). He's now earning notice via performances with his band, the Southern Cousins, appearances with Will Taylor's Strings Attached and productions like the Zach Scott Theater's "The Rocky Horror Show." And with the release of his debut EP, "Playing the Cards," he's ready to make a broader impact. The disc features four originals, a never-before-recorded contribution by hit songwriter Monte Warden and a not-to-be-missed cover of Billy Preston's "That's the Way God Planned It."
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the buzz

"I receive dozens of demo recordings from aspiring Austin musicians; Nakia's submissions have always stood out from the pack. I am excited that his debut album is coming out so that all can hear his magic. He's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve." Jody Denberg, Program Director/KGSR

"It only took one listen for me to rank Nakia in the upper echelons of Austin vocalists! And he's got a solid group of veteran musicians to back him up. When I played "Down in a Pinch," I got an immediate response from listeners. One spin generated requests for days! So I had to play it some more." Loris Lowe, Music Director/KLBJ

"Seeing Nakia perform was the one true unexpected gem for me this year at South By Southwest. Soulful, passionate energy mixed with great songs make Nakia a name everyone needs to know." Rob Bleetstein, Radioio.com

"Knocked everyone out. Heard lots of positive feedback. No one saw him coming - but they can't forget Nakia now." Ed Bailey, Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival/Austin City Limits

"Nakia will be a tough act to follow." Kevin Connor, VP Music & Artist Relations/ME Television

"Big and Bold, Upbeat and Fun, Nakia's debut is one of the best I've heard in long time!" Bryan Beck, Morning Show Host/KGSR
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the stuff

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Nakia's Notes: EXTRA - FRIDAY NIGHT AT MOMO'S!! 2 days ago

Dear friends,
Last week we threw down at Momo's for our first night in our new residency. It feels so good to have found a new home with such a great staff, a proper dance floor, pro stage and lights, and... wait for it... GREAT SOUND! I hope you can m...

Hello Internets! Number 1 - iLike Us... Do You?? 2 weeks ago

Well, folks - the band is making the leap onto Facebook and some other sites and in doing so, we are going to also try using iLike.com as the medium to get this stuff to all of these various sites. If it works - it will kick

Nakia's Notes: Southern Cousins Move To Momo's On Thursday Nights! Apr 3

Hello Friends!

As is usually case, I have some very exciting news for you up first!!

Nakia & His Southern Cousins will begin our brand new weekly residency at Momo's on W. 6th Street starting Thursday, May 1st at 10 PM! This is something we have been workin...