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February 22, 2022

Songwriter Round at The Pershing

By: Laurie Gallardo

Photography by Catherine Davis.

You’ve seen him play Sagebrush, maybe even The White Horse – and, oh hell yes. On national television, perhaps? This time, Austin-based songwriter Jordan Matthew Young has the role of host to a handful of live acoustic sets this week at The Pershing Presents: Songwriter Round. It’s an evening of intimate, low-key performances with Young and special guests Kathryn Legendre, Ben Ballinger, Otis Wilkins (Taylor Wilkins), Kelly Green and Kelley Mickwee.

Join the crew for the Songwriter Round, happening tomorrow night, Wednesday Feb. 23 at Pershing Hall, 2415 E. 5th. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.


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November 2, 2022

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