September 02, 2024
“Mr. Texas” EP release party launches weekly fundraiser series for Austin musicians’ housing nonprofit
Austin Music Legend Marcia Ball and Pulitzer Prize-Winner Lawrence Wright Headline Benefit for HOME
AUSTIN, TX, September 2, 2024 — The Saxon Pub will host a special event on Monday, September 23, 2024, combining the best of Austin’s musical talent, literary acclaim and community support in a one-night-only performance featuring songs and scenes from "Mr. Texas," a musical in development based on the critically acclaimed novel by local Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright.
This event marks the beginning of a months-long series of weekly fundraisers at the Saxon Pub for Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers (HOME), an Austin nonprofit providing financial housing assistance for aging musicians in need. The night will showcase performances by the songwriters from "Mr. Texas," including local legend Marcia Ball, Gordon Wright, and Lawrence Wright, along with a number of special guest appearances by local musical luminaries.
Marcia Ball, renowned blues singer, songwriter, and pianist, is not only a featured performer but also a co-founder of HOME, which she started with a group of concerned women to address the housing needs of Austin's aging musicians.
Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets are priced at an accessible $15, with all proceeds benefiting HOME. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, attendees will receive a download code for the "Mr. Texas" EP and have opportunities to win special signed books and swag from the writers and performers.
The Saxon Pub is located at 1320 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704. This is a 21 and over event.
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Wright visits hometown of Dallas for interview.
It was great to be back in my old hometown and to see so many leaders making such important changes in Dallas. https://t.co/H5hXzq24X2
— Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) February 25, 2023
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