HOT SHOW - Oct. 18: Southern Avenue, Prairie Center, Schaumburg
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- Oct 6
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SOUTHERN AVENUE TO PERFORM LIVE IN SCHAUMBURG
SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD OPENS
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Venue: Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
Address: 201 Schaumburg Ct.
City: Schaumburg, IL
Website: www.prairiecenter.org
Phone: 847-895-3600
Showtime: 7:30pm
Ticket price: $45-$53 (including fees)
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
“Unforgettable music and electric performances...Southern Avenue showcase the soul of Memphis. Their stories resonate long after the last note of music fades”
--Rolling Stone
"Rootsy stripped-down Memphis soul…masterfully written songs [featuring] Tierinii Jackson's soaring vocals"
--AllMusic
"Inquisitive and uplifting…The band’s signature whisk of roots, blues and soul stylings lean into the spirit of Memphis [and] maintain a timelessness and soul-laden delivery not unlike The Staple Singers."
--Relix
Experience the soul of Memphis with Southern Avenue - a powerhouse blend of blues, rock, and gospel driven by raw vocals and unstoppable energy.
Kicking off the night is Chicago’s own Sheryl Youngblood, a Grammy-winning vocalist and drummer who brings fiery soul and groove to every performance. A double bill of dynamite talent!
This family band has toured with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow! They performed at Farm Aid last year and they just opened for Dave Matthews Band at The Gorge. The three sisters harmonize like angels. And Tierinii can sing like Aretha and dance like Tina. She also co-wrote songs and sings on the soundtrack for the hit vampire/blues movie Sinners.
GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue will perform live at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Chicago’s Sheryl Youngblood and her band will open.
Southern Avenue plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. The band’s 2025 Alligator Records debut album, Family , makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The band is unlike any other on the scene today, featuring 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 whoever is moved by our songs.”
In 2024, the band joined the Outlaw Music Festival tour, performing alongside Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan. Additionally, the group also received a Blues Music Award nomination for Band Of The Year, marking the third time they have been nominated for this high honor. In addition to the new album, lead vocalist Tierinii Jackson appears on two songs on the soundtrack of the blockbuster film Sinners. Recently, Living Blues magazine's readers chose Southern Avenue as the 2025 Band Of The Year.
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