Southern Avenue - "Rock Steady" Live at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
This band records for Stax Records, which should tell you all you need to know. This Memphis-based outfit stays as true to blues, rock, funk and soul traditions as any of its predecessors at the legendary label, but with a fresh injection of youthful energy and sheer talent. Named after the road that leads to “Soulsville,” the original home of Stax, Southern Avenue is Memphis-born, church-bred sisters Tierinii (vocals) and Tikyra (drums) Jackson, Israeli-born blues guitarist Ori Naftaly, and keyboardist Jeremy Powell. Their self-titled album earned them a Blues Music Award last year for Best Emerging Artist Album and that’s no surprise. It is a fine collection of fiery blues, call-and-response gospel-tinged outings, mature arrangements and ace musicianship. They are, after all, just living up to the Stax reputation. As Tierinii says, "I feel like being on Stax is a responsibility. It's up to us to live up to that.” Mission accomplished.
Watch the electrifying rendition of Aretha Franklin's classic song, “Rock Steady,” live from the 2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Main Stage.
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