South of Savoy brings to you fresh sounds from the world of blues, soul and roots rock’n roll!
Rooting to the swamps, bogs, forests and lakes of Finland and Estonia, South of Savoy gives a new touch to the American southern rock. From hip twisting rock’n’roll, sunny country, soul-stirring blues and spiritual gospel - South of Savoy combines it all in their repertoire. As well as a full programme of original music, the band includes favourite tunes from both the golden era of the last century and the contemporary blues world.
Operating out of Tallinn since 2022, the 5-piece band is a dynamic collaboration with raw energy and an improvisational spirit, defining South of Savoy’s sound. Their live recording approach shines through, delivering a powerful mix of energy, danger, and a gritty blues interpretation led by vocalist Krista Tiitinen. Since 2023, South of Savoy has been the house band for the legendary blues jams at Philly Joe’s Jazz Club in Tallinn, where they’ve dived into a treasure trove of modern blues songs, reinventing them with their own raw, signature style. “We wanted to create a blues program that truly represented us,” says drummer Jeremia Kangas. “We found our initial inspiration in modern blues women like Debbie Davies, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, and Susan Tedeschi. These artists’ songwriting fueled and motivated us in the early days of the band.”
“South of Savoy benefits from great and nimble interweaving guitar players, a charismatic singer, and a greasy, funky repertoire that fits right in with a live music atmosphere” - Justin Petrone
During the bands 3-year journey they have already perform in Reykjavik during Icelandic Airwaves (2024), have done a 5-concert tour in Finland (including Pakkasukko Blues & Jazz Festival), performed et Augustiblues Festival main stage (2024) and have received radio coverage with interviews and live-performances both in Estonia’s national radio R2 and Finnish Radio Kaleva and national radio Radio Helsinki.