Schaumburg, IL - Prairie Center

Southern Avenue

With Special Guest Sheryl Youngblood

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 nonstop evening of dynamite talent!

Southern Avenue, the Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band, 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 new album, Family, makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic.

“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

The band has quickly garnered critical acclaim, receiving the coveted Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist 2018. Their 2019 release, Keep On, received a GRAMMY nomination. Their third album, 2021’s Be The Love You Want (BMG/Renew Records), was produced by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) with a song co-written by Jason Mraz

Sheryl Youngblood is a Grammy Award-winning drummer and vocalist and a Chicago Blues Hall-of-Famer. Known for her signature R&B and soul-tinged sound, Youngblood returns to the Prairie Center by popular demand after headlining last season's Leading Ladies of the Blues.