Southern Avenue

Overview of 'Be The Love You Want'

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).

Critical Acclaim

"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.

Band Members

Southern Avenue includes:

• TIERINI JACKSON (Lead Vocals)
• ORI NAFTALY (Guitar)
• TIKYRA JACKSON (Drums)
• AVA JACKSON (Violinist)

Awards and Achievements

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, hitting #1 on iTunes' Blues Chart, #6 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and winning the Blues Music Award for "Best Emerging Artist Album". Their 2021 album, 'Be The Love You Want', garnered the band further international critical acclaim.

Touring and Performance

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. They have performed in 15 countries on 3 continents, making the group one of the most sought-after live performance experiences. "Jackson's voice-it's just stunning...they put on one hell of a show - not to be missed..." says AMERICAN BLUES SCENE. "Southern Avenue showcases the soul of Memphis...unforgettable music and electric performances," raves ROLLING STONE.