Doors @ 7pm
Show @ 8pm
Full Bar
Free On-site Parking
All Ages
NAKIA
Nakia is an influential queer artist in the Austin music scene and beyond, captivating audiences worldwide with his commanding and soulful voice for over 20 years. He was a semi-finalist on The Voice where he quickly became the fan-favorite of season one. He has shared stages with legendary performers such as Alejandro Escovedo, Sharon Jones, Willie Nelson, B.B. King, and The Muppets.
Nakia is deeply respected for his contributions to the Austin music scene and his dedication to community service. When the pandemic hit, his commitment to his community shone brightly as he played a pivotal role in creating emergency relief for Austin’s musicians and venues. His tireless advocacy earned him the title of “Local Legend” from Matthew McConaughey. As a three-time Recording Academy Texas Board Governor and former founding president of Austin Texas Musicians, Nakia continues to be a leading queer voice in the industry.
Nakia has performed at major festivals and events including Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW Music Festival, and the Underwater Sunshine Festival, as well as specialty queer and bear-themed celebrations like Austin Pride, Mountain Star Pride (El Paso), Bearrison Street Fair (San Francisco), Tidal Wave (Orlando), Western Xposure (Palm Springs), Bear Pride Chicago, Cannonball (Fort Lauderdale), and Bearracuda. In addition to live performances, Nakia is also available for DJ sets, and as an ordained minister he is honored to officiate weddings and commitment ceremonies.
Recently, Nakia has expanded his creative horizons, venturing into composing for film and TV. He also co-wrote and recorded a 15-song musical, Dueling Pianos, with Joshua R. Pangborn. Nakia has written with some of music’s biggest writers including Bleu, Chris Seefried, Aris Archontis, and the late Lamont Dozier. Nakia’s recent musical endeavors showcase his versatility and artistic evolution. In 2022, he released an EP featuring five unique versions of his song “Unstoppable”, including Grammy-winning remixes by Dave Audé, each accompanied by its own music video. In 2023, he released “Thrill-O-Matic,” a genre-blending single co-written with renowned songwriters Andy Stochansky and Jamie Hartman. The song’s innovative fusion of pop, rock, and soul—paired with a high-profile production team—garnered significant acclaim, becoming the second most-played local song on Austin’s Sun Radio, where Nakia is now on the air as a DJ four nights a week.
Signal, Nakia’s first new album of originals since 2009, dropped on May 30, 2025. Drawing inspiration from 80s synth-rock, the album showcases his multifaceted talent as a writer, performer and producer. Nakia has also released several music videos and lyric videos for songs from the new album. His new band, Nakia & The Never Not Now, holds a residency at one of Austin’s hottest clubs, C-Boy’s Heart & Soul on South Congress, delivering electrifying live performances to local and visiting music fans alike.
Nakia lives in Austin with his husband of 22 years, Robert, and their Bouvier des Flandres, Baker. He continues to inspire through his musical versatility, community leadership, and relentless creativity.
FANCY HAGOOD
Just your (not so) average queer, tugging heart strings in the south. You can find me somewhere between a dive bar and a 5 star. I’m bad ass, high class, and got a tank full of gas. My new album, American Spirit is out now!
JUDY BLANK
Feeling lost in the cosmos? Welcome to the vortex - a world created by eclectic European indie sensation Judy Blank. Impossible to pin down yet effortlessly turning life’s chaos into melodies that stick, the blue-eyed songstress invites you into Bigl Mood, her latest album. Painted in pastel hues, checkered floors, and dinosaurs, it’s a place where nostalgia collides with the unexpected, and every song feels like a scene from a film you wish you were living in.
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Blank fell in love with classic American cinema. The flickering haze of desert sunsets, endless open roads, and misfits searching for meaning. She first made waves in Europe, touring club circuits, playing major festivals, and charming crowds with her offbeat storytelling and sharp wit. But her obsession with the American dream never faded, pulling her to Nashville, where she recorded her ‘70s-inspired coming-of-age debut album, Morning Sun. The record gained international recognition, earned praise from Elton John, and won her an RIAA Gold Award for her jagged-edged folk ballad Tangled Up in You. Shortly after, she made history as the first Dutch artist ever to play AmericanaFest in Nashville, proving she could hold her own in the old-school big leagues, while still being the weirdest person in the room.
After making the leap to the U.S. last year, Blank quickly expanded her cult following, touring across the country with SUSTO and Wild Child. The Dutch DIY enigma opened for Noah Kahan & Flipturn, supported Michael Marcagi & Katie Pruitt on their European tours, and even played Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion. Her singular, genre-defying artistry didn’t go unnoticed - this year, she was signed by Rounder Records, who will release her new LP, Big Mood, in August. Its first synth-drenched single, Dinosaurs, marked the beginning of a bold new chapter. Since its release, she’s been featured by Clash Magazine, No Depression, and Variety, landed in the Top 10 of Spotify’s Fresh Folk playlist, and was even named DJ Pick of the Week on Nashville’s leading indie station, Lightning 100.
Like many trailblazers, she refuses to be put in a box. One moment, she’ll hush a festival crowd like a ‘70s folk poet; the next, she’ll shake up a club with a fuzzed-out ‘60s bop, bathed in ‘80s synths, forever floating between eras. Though she’s a sucker for old stuff, Blank has never been interested in nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. Her songs move like a restless camera, capturing love, longing, and the quiet battles no one talks about. She’s unafraid to shine a light on mental health, climate change, and social injustice, always standing up for the underdogs.
Press play, roll credits: Judy Blank is a cult classic in the making. Just wait till you see how the story unfolds.