Southern Avenue - Family

Southern Avenue — Family

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Southern Avenue is unlike any other band on the scene today, featuring three Memphis-born sister singers who perfected their vocals in church before embracing their own sonic identity: lead vocalist/songwriter Tierinii Jackson backed by her two harmonizing, multi-talented musician sisters, Tikyra (TK) on vocals and drums and Ava on violin. percussion and vocals. Israel-born and bred guitarist/songwriter Ori Naftaly (who is also married to Tierinii), provides funky grooves and raw Memphis guitar.

Naftaly founded Southern Avenue in 2015, two years after arriving in Memphis to perform at the International Blues Challenge with his solo band. The first time he saw Tierinii Jackson, the city's premiere vocal powerhouse, he didn't hesitate, saying, "I saw my entire future flash in front of me." The two shared a few initial sessions, then TK joined on drums and Southern Avenue was born. "We've been a family ever since," Tierinii says.

On Family, Southern Avenue's fourth album, 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. From triumphant opener "Long Is The Road" to the emotionally resonant "Found A Friend In You" to the raucous "Rum Boogie," the songs, with their seamless blend of roots, blues and soul grooves, are stirring and original. From the irresistible "Upside" to the fierce determination of "Flying" to the closing, declarative We Are, Family reveals honest, universal truths about the unshakable power of togetherness.

Family was recorded in Memphis at the famous Royal Studios (Al Green, Ann Peebles, Bruno Mars). It was produced by Grammy winner John Burk (Ray Charles, George Benson, Melissa Etheridge) and recorded and mixed by multi-GRAMMY-winning producer and engineer Boo Mitchell (Snoop Dogg, Bobby Rush, Cedric Burnside).

According to Naftaly, "Family is the story of how we found each other, held on through the highs and lows, and built something stronger than we ever imagined. It's about the moments that test you, the people who lift you, and the belief that even through the hardest times, something beautiful is waiting on the other side."

 

Side A

1. Long Is The Road

2. Upside

3. Found A Friend In You

4. So Much Love

5. Family

6. Late Night Get Down

7. Rum Boogie

Side B

1. Gotta Keep The Love

2. Sisters

3. Kept On Moving On

4. Back To What Feels Right

5. Flying

6. Believe

7. We Are

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