It’s time to shine the spotlight on Austin’s music scene in another edition of HAAM Music Monday, powered by FVF Law!
Stay out, stay loud and stay proud! Austin musician Nakia is bringing “Stay Out ATX” back to the Continental Club this weekend, creating space for queer musicians while celebrating Austin Pride with rock, soul, synths and plenty of good vibes.
Nakia joined We Are Austin’s Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner for Music Monday powered by FVF Law to share how the concert series grew from a residency into an effort to showcase queer artists in iconic Austin music venues.
Nakia joined We Are Austin’s Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner for Music Monday powered by FVF Law to share how the concert series grew from a residency into an effort to showcase queer artists in iconic Austin music venues.
Creating New Spaces for Queer Music
The idea for Stay Out ATX grew out of Nakia’s yearlong Wednesday night residency at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul.
As the residency came to an end, Nakia began thinking about how the concept could evolve into something bigger—and perhaps a little earlier in the evening.
“The whole idea is that we try to find places that might not normally feature queer music or musicians and give them a place to play and to be introduced to new audiences,” Nakia said.
Stay Out ATX kicked off with a South by Southwest showcase at the Continental Club, which Nakia said marked the venue’s first all-queer music showcase during the festival.
The concept continued in June with a Pride Song Circle at the AFS Cinema before returning to the Continental Club for Austin Pride weekend.
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Rock, Synth Soul and Cumbia Hit the Continental Club
Saturday’s lineup features Nakia and the Never Not Now, Nakia’s six-piece band that combines rock ‘n’ roll with synth and soul influences.
“We’re like a rocking synth-soul band,” Nakia said. “We’ve got the rock ‘n’ roll. We’ve got kind of the soul of my voice.”
The night will also feature Como Las Movies, bringing its blend of cumbia and indie pop to the legendary South Congress venue.
Nakia said he intentionally booked the show during Austin Pride weekend, offering an option for music lovers who want to celebrate without waiting until the middle of the night.
“I was going to bring the rock and roll and the good groovin’ vibes to a club like Continental Club,” he said.
Doors open at 9 p.m.
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Supporting Queer Musicians All Year Long
For Nakia, the mission extends beyond Pride celebrations in June or August.
Austin has no shortage of queer musical talent, he said, and supporting those artists can be as simple as showing up.
“The easiest thing is when you find out that there’s queer music coming or there’s somebody in town that you want to see, just go buy a ticket,” Nakia said. “Pay the cover and support them. Get their merch. Talk about it with your friends.”
That support matters throughout the calendar.
“It’s not just about Pride,” Nakia said. “We really want everybody to be aware that we’re here year-round, and we’re ready to rock.”
Stay Out ATX: Late Night Pride takes place this weekend at the Continental Club, with doors opening at 9 p.m. Follow Nakia online and on social media for tickets, show information and upcoming music.
Music Monday, powered by FVF Law! Celebrate Austin Pride with Nakia and “Stay Out ATX”
Music Monday is powered by FVF Law and also highlights the work of HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, which helps provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s working musicians.
Music Monday is powered by FVF Law and also highlights the work of HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, which helps provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s working musicians.