Grammy Award-nominated roots, blues and soul band Southern Avenue is touring ahead of the Apr. 25 release of its debut album on Alligator Records, Family. The name of the album is referential to the band’s strong focus on its family identity; it is led by vocalist Tierinii Jackson, who is joined by her husband Ori Naftaly and sisters Tikyra (T.K.) Jackson and Ava Jackson. Family chronicles the evolution of the group as both a family and a band while also reflecting the cultural tapestry of Memphis, TN, the city where the album came to be. Martine Ehrenclou writes from Rock & Blues Muse that on this record, “the band unleashes one memorable performance after another, all delivered with soul-healing power and fueled by Tierinii’s soaring vocals, warm sister harmonies, Naftaly’s deeply rooted guitar playing and TK’s forceful, propulsive drumming.”
WHO: Southern Avenue
WHEN: Friday, Apr. 4, 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: The Foundry
HOW MUCH: $15–120
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