The best music venue in the oldest town in Texas!
Held monthly in historic Nacogdoches, Texas, Pickin In Nac is an event showcasing the best in roots music songwriting, including Americana, bluegrass, country, and blues.
Our event is hosted in a small venue, providing the opportunity to see well respected artists up-close and personal. We offer a full bar and extended wine list. Wear your suit or wear a t-shirt, and we'll take care of the rest. Are you visiting Nacogdoches? Click here.
August 22nd - Adam Carroll and Michael O'Connor
Our August show featured a song swap between Texas songwriter Adam Carroll and one of the most eclectic guitar players of our time, Michael O'Connor. Adam Carroll's recent release includes Oklahoma Gypsy Shuffler, which is a 2009 Lone Star Music Awards nominee for Best Song.
"Genius. Adam Carroll is one artist worth making room for in your busy musical life. " -- Texas Music Times
September 19th - Gary P. Nunn
Gary P. Nunn is one of Texas' most famed songwriters and has been awarded several gold and platinum records for writing, publishing and performing. He is a 2004 inductee into the Texas Hall of Fame and tours year-round across the nation. Gary P. Nunn played a rare, solo acoustic performance at Pickin In Nac.
October 24th - Idgy Vaughn
Idgy Vaughn comes to Nacogdoches from Austin, Tx. She is a recent winner of the Kerrville New Folk Competition, the most prestigious award in the songwriting world. Her debut album, Origin Story, was ranked #1 in Austin Chronicle's Texas Top Ten of 2007.
“Idgy Vaughn seems to exist out of time, like a classic country singer from the '50s. Her debut album resonates with a rare authenticity.” - David Brown, National Public Radio
November 21st - Slaid Cleaves SOLD OUT
Thanks Slaid for putting on a great show!! Slaid Cleaves' new album, Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away, hit the top of the Americana Charts earlier this summer, getting more spins than the likes of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.
"I’m glad I found Slaid Cleaves, because my life would have been poorer without him. You’ll feel the same, I think, when you listen to this beautifully crafted album. Listen, go to one of Slaid’s shows, take a friend, and pass on the news: not all the good guys wear hats." - Stephen King, 2009 (yes, THAT Stephen King)
