There are 8 article(s) tagged Southern Avenue:

• November 2024

  • Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin

    Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.

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    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    By Jody Callahan November 11, 2024

  • Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    Memphis police arrest suspect after argument leads to death of Memphis musician Blake Rhea, who plays bass in the band Southern Avenue.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2024

• September 2020

  • September playlist: An Americana mix

    As a fan at a virtual concert, you always have the best seat in the house, the bathrooms are clean and close, and the drinks are strong and really cheap.

    By Elizabeth Cawein September 19, 2020

• March 2020

  • Memphis Tourism to host virtual music festival to aid local musicians

    The free event will include headlining performances from Southern Avenue, MonoNeon and Ben Nichols of Lucero.

    By Jared Boyd March 25, 2020

• November 2019

  • The Weekly Memphian: Southern Avenue, Memsgiving, Talibah Safiya

    Southern Avenue performs Saturday at Halloran Centre. The band’s second album, this year’s “Keep On,” was nominated this week for a Grammy in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2019

• August 2019

  • U of M closing outdoor pool to make way for rec center improvements

    The University of Memphis is closing its Olympic-size outdoor pool as part of additions and renovations. Friday was the last day of use for the pool.

    By Michael Waddell August 24, 2019

• January 2019

  • JCKSN Ave, composed of 5 Memphis sisters, preps for album debut

    Five Memphis sisters, all members of the band JCKSN Ave, are working on their debut album. Soon they are departing to L.A. to work on the project with two acclaimed producers from Memphis. 

    By Elle Perry January 10, 2019

• November 2018

  • Southern Avenue finds quick success, locally and internationally

    Named for Southern Avenue, which runs from the easternmost part of the Memphis city limits all the way to South Memphis, Southern Avenue is also the name of an up-and-coming Memphis band that embodies the city’s soul, blues and gospel traditions.

    By Christin Yates November 09, 2018