Southern Avenue

Where They’re From: Memphis, TN

Who They Are:

The Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band Southern Avenue mixes blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots sounds, making songs that are uplifting and timeless. The band features lead vocalist / songwriter Tierinii Jackson; her husband, guitarist / songwriter Ori Naftaly; and her sisters, drummer / vocalist / songwriter Tikyra “T.K.” Jackson and percussionist / violinist / vocalist Ava Jackson. “Through our music,” says Naftaly, “we expand our family to include our fans and whomever is moved by our songs.”

On Family, Southern Avenue’s fourth album, and their first for Alligator Records, the band unleashes performances delivered with soul-healing power and fueled by warm sister harmonies.  In the first half of 2025, the band gained attention with Tierinii’s vocals appearing on the soundtrack to Sinners, and a steady run of touring that led them to the XPoNential Music Festival stage.

Genre: blues, rock, soul

Years Active: 2017 – present

Essential Albums: Family (2025)