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Today, Monday, January 27, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue unveil their new song, Rum Boogie. The track tells the story of band's early days, as they navigated Memphis' fun and exciting club scene. The song is taken from Southern Avenue's forthcoming Alligator Records debut album, FAMILY, slated for release on April 25, 2025.
Southern Avenue plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their positive, message-driven original songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. The band is unlike any other 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 musician sisters, Tikyra (TK) on drums and Ava on percussion and violin. Tierinii’s husband, Israel-born and bred guitarist/songwriter Ori Naftaly, provides funky grooves and raw Memphis guitar.
According to Tierinii, "Rum Boogie is our love letter to Memphis, the city that shaped our sound and our story. It reflects the places where we played nonstop in our first two years as a band—from the Rum Boogie on Beale Street to the old Buccaneer and DKDC clubs. This song captures the friendships and experiences that made us who we are today."
Naftaly adds, "In the early days, playing together in Memphis felt electric—like we were creating something bigger than ourselves. Those moments shaped our sound and strengthened our bond. Rum Boogie is a tribute to that time and the city that brought us to life."
Listen and share the lyric video for Rum Boogie here:
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