2024 Show
Southern Avenue - Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2024!
Memphis-based, 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐘®-𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 inked their first record deal with legendary Stax Records in 2016. The first Memphis band signed to Stax in over 40 years, their self-titled debut was an immediate phenomenon, reaching #1 on iTunes’ “Top Blues Albums” chart before being honored with the 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 “𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦.”
Their 2019 album, KEEP ON, proved an even greater success, debuting among the top 5 on Billboard’s “Top Blues Albums” chart amidst worldwide critical acclaim, ultimately earning 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 their first 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐘® 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 “𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦”.
Furthermore, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 has been nominated for 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, solidifying their status as one of the premier acts in the blues scene.
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About artist
Memphis-based, GRAMMY®-nominated Southern Avenue inked their first record deal with legendary Stax Records in 2016. The first Memphis band signed to Stax in over 40 years, their self-titled debut was an immediate phenomenon, reaching #1 on iTunes’ “Top Blues Albums” chart before being honored with the 2018 Blues Music Award for “Best Emerging Artist Album.” 2019’s KEEP ON proved an even greater success, debuting among the top 5 on Billboard’s “Top Blues Albums” chart amidst worldwide critical acclaim, ultimately earning Southern Avenue their first GRAMMY® Award nomination, for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”.
In addition to the early success that the band has had with their recordings, they have also found a home on the road. The band has performed in 15 countries on three continents and averages over 150 shows in a typical year, making the group one of the most sought-after live performance experiences. Their high-energy shows have captivated audiences around the globe, making this eclectic group a must-see at venues and festivals alike.
In 2021, Southern Avenue’s released their third full-length LP, Be The Love You Want (Renew Records/BMG). Produced by Multi-GRAMMY® winner Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Susan Tedeschi, Deer Tick), American Songwriter called it “A potent soul force!” and No Depression proclaimed it’s “one of the most listenable, and danceable, records of the year.”
Since this release, the band has continued its breakneck touring schedule with 2022 highlights including Bonnaroo, the Austin City Limits Festival, supporting Sheryl Crow in multiple cities and three separate tours in Europe.
On November 11, 2022, Southern Avenue released their latest single, a funky reinterpretation of the 1983 Genesis hit, “That’s All.” Their version gives a soulful spin to the classic track taking an already groovy pop-rock song, and translating it into an electrifying banger driven by luscious vocal harmonies and vintage organ and guitar tones. The song is now available worldwide via Color Red Music.