Southern Cousins has previously included (and might again!): Matt Hubbard, Landis Armstrong, "Frosty" Smith, Cory Glaeser, Stewart Cochran, Martyn Lenoble, Jeremy Ruzumna, Kevin Remme, Victor Indrizzo, Jinsoo Lim, Stephen Zirkel and The Bastard Brass
Influences
Al Green, Alabama, Allman Brothers, Billy Preston, Black Crowes, Charlie Daniels, Counting Crows, Dr. John, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Jackson Highway, Jeff Buckley, Joe Cocker, Joe Tex, Leon Russell, Lil' Milton, Lynard Skynard, Otis Redding, Prince, Ray Charles, Solomon Burke, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Tony Joe White, Traffic, Willie Nelson, and so many more...
Sounds Like
Appalachian Soul+Texas Blues+Southern Rock+Pinch of Pop=Hell Yes!
About The Debut EP: Nakia - Playing The Cards Austin-based entertainer Nakia’s debut EP, “Playing the Cards,” stacks the deck with an infusion of songs rooted in old-school soul, the Allman-Skynyrd school of rock and his Southern Baptist-church-choir upbringing. Featuring "Down In A Pinch," "Making It Up To My Baby," & "That's The Way God Planned It."
• "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 hook you from the first listen. With upbeat, bold sounds to energizing lyrics; Nakia may not be a name you have heard of before, but after a few minutes, it makes you wonder why you haven't." Atlantis Music Conference 2007 Listening Committee
• “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
Hey, Just a belated "Thanks!" for asking me to be a part of the Atlantis show! I'm sure I speak for the other "surrogate cousins" as well when I say we had a blast, and hope to get to work together again sometime.
CONTACT ROGGIE BAER
