Southern Avenue
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Wy
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Jun 19, 2024
8:00 PM PDT
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Moes Alley presents Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue with special guest Luke DiSalvo! Wednesday, June 17thDoors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+SOUTHERN AVENUEMemphis-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. 2019s KEEP ON proved an even greater success, debuting among the top 5 on Billboards 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 Avenues 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 its 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, Thats 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.LUKE DISALVOLuke has become well known as the bass player with popular Santa Cruz funk band, Jive Machine. Lukes solo show is a warm embrace on a cold day, a comforting blend of folk, soul, and reggae that wraps listeners in a sense of hope and belonging. With a voice that echoes emotional depth, DiSalvos solo show is a masterclass in intimacy, weaving poignant lyrics, melodies, and intricate guitar work into a spellbinding experience.
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2020 Grammy Nominees SOUTHERN AVENUE (Stax/Concord) are a boundary-breaking Memphis combo that carries the Southern soul legacy into the 21st century and beyond. Fueled by their powerful chemistry and electrifying live show, this fiery five-piece has performed in over fifteen countries and wowed audiences at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Electric Forest and Lockn’.
Relix calls them “a deeply soulful Memphis band that’s turning the scene on its head,” and No Depression commented that it's "easy to imagine Southern Avenue as a house band in their native Memphis or Muscle Shoals in the glory days of the '60s, sent back to the future to save us from inauthenticity and our collective hurt.
Read MoreRelix calls them “a deeply soulful Memphis band that’s turning the scene on its head,” and No Depression commented that it's "easy to imagine Southern Avenue as a house band in their native Memphis or Muscle Shoals in the glory days of the '60s, sent back to the future to save us from inauthenticity and our collective hurt.
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