Southern Utah Blues Festival with Southern Avenue, Jimmy Carpenter, and more

Southern Avenue, a Memphis-based family band, mixes blues, soul, and gospel with powerful grooves and guitar. GRAMMY-nominated and Blues Music Award-winning, they feature Tierinii Jackson's dynamic vocals, harmonizing with sisters Tikyra on drums and Ava on percussion and violin. Israeli guitarist Ori Naftaly adds his raw Memphis sound. Named after a famous Memphis street, Southern Avenue tours globally, sharing stages with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. Known for uplifting songs, they deliver timeless, soul-healing music.

Ghost Town Blues Band blends roots-rich blues with horns and cigar box guitar. Known for #1 Billboard album SHINE, energetic live shows, and multiple blues awards.