“Southern Avenue get big air on their new full-length release Be The Love You Want. It’s their third album and it’ll begin blowing minds…the set is a masterpiece of funk, soul and intention that creates its own brand of American music built on Memphis grooves, jammy freedom, R&B, gospel, and the blues,” raves ROCK & BLUES MUSE (‘Be The Love You Want’ Album Review). “Keep On will have you wanting to breakout your bellbottoms and groove along with your air guitar…Southern Avenue has created an emotional and beautiful lyrically made album,” says BLUES ROCK REVIEW (‘Keep On’ Album Review). “Anchored in Ori Naftaly’s excellent guitar work and Tierinii Jackson’s commanding vocals, the Memphis-based collective has set the blues world abuzz…” states NO DEPRESSION. Southern Avenue includes: TIERINI JACKSON (Lead Vocals); ORI NAFTALY (Guitar); TIKYRA JACKSON (Drums); JEREMY POWELL (Keys); and EVAN SARVER (Bass).
GRAMMY® Nominated & Blues Music Award-Winning SOUTHERN AVENUE were Nominated for "Band of the Year" at the 2023 Blues Music Awards! Their self-titled debut album was an immediate phenomenon, reaching #1 on iTunes' Blues Chart and #6 on the Billboard Blues Chart, before being honored with the 2018 Blues Music Award for "Best Emerging Artist Album." Their most recent album, 'Be The Love You Want' (2021), garnered the band further international critical acclaim. Since this release, the band has continued its breakneck touring schedule with highlights including Bonnaroo, the Austin City Limits Festival, supporting Sheryl Crow in multiple cities, and three separate tours in Europe. Southern Avenue has performed in 15 countries on three continents, making the group one of the most sought-after live performance experiences! "Jackson's voice-it's just stunning-The sound these guys have put together is incredible-they put on one hell of a show - not to be missed..." raves AMERICAN BLUES SCENE.