Jason McGovern

After a number of years writing, workshopping, rewriting, recording, rerecording and starting again from scratch, Jason McGovern finally released "In Fits and Starts" in late 2015. With stubbornness to self-record/produce and a bad habit of picking at edits like a scab, it is no wonder the album took so long to finish. Leaning on his Americana, singer-songwriterly and some oddball influences, McGovern makes honest, often raw, yet hopeful observations about the ebb and flow of life. Whether alone or with his band, McGovern wants to make real connections with audiences of all kinds through his music. McGovern has also appeared on WSTW's Hometown Heroes, abc27's Good Day PA! and WNJR's acousticSongs LIVE!

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I know, lots of folks got these, but this is still kinda sorta a dream come true for me. #babysfirstwurlitzer #funtimesahead (at Delaware County, Pennsylvania)

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Coming up! Excited to play @gablemusicventures Wilmo Wednesday on March 8 at its new location! (at Ernest & Scott Taproom)

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So, remember those clips that I put up a few weeks ago of a song that I thought I was finally making some real progress on? Well, that continues to be a bit of an albatross after all…and here I sit working on another version of it. As discouraged as I get with all the overthinking going on, I need to remember that I really am taking steps forward with each new version of a song I make, learning as I go. I’m getting there, and will get there for sure. #pushforward

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Honored to play a part in Kyle Swartzwelder’s final show with his Canadian Pacific lineup at Steel City Coffeehouse Saturday, Jan. 28! Get your tickets at http://www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com. Hope to see you there!

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ezz5EUeBWM)

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I've never submitted to the @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest before. Seems like a good year to change that! 😊

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Sometimes I need post-it notes to remind myself of what I've got happening. Definitely don't want to forget this one! Grateful to play @steelstacks_pa in Bethlehem tomorrow and grateful to have @kyleswartzwelder joining me on guitar! Is gonna be a good time. (at SteelStacks)

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(Jason McGovern) Just a few passing thoughts for the present.

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Oh hey there! I'd love if you'd join me at @burlapandbean Nov. 4! It's gonna a be a good time! #phillymusic #phillymusicians #livemusic #supportlocalmusic #singersongwriter #burlapandbean #🎸 #🍕

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For all you Bandcamp haters out there! (Pls stream on repeat 24/7 pls) (pls)

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Tonight! (at Bourbon & Branch)

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Philadelphia Music Co-op's Folkin' Awesome 2nd Wednesday w/ Rare Spirits & Jason McGovern - Tickets - Bourbon and Branch - Philadelphia, PA - September 14th, 2016

Rare Spirits serves up high-proof Roots music with verve, humor and aplomb. Sweet harmonies, rolicking rhythms and an electric stage presence combine to sing songs of drinking, cheating, lying, steali

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Got some fun things coming up soon! Mark your calendars! #phillymusic #livemusic #🍕

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Still super tired from late night road tripping, but I also can't wait for this little thing happening tomorrow. Excited to play @musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa., for the first time! 5 p.m. on the Lyrikplatz stage. I'd love to see you there! #musikfest (at Musikfest)

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Oh, hey. This is happening. Grateful to be included among the hundreds of amazing artists playing @musikfest this year! I'm playing the free Martin Guitar Lyricplatz stage on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. and I'd be thrilled to see you there! #musikfest #musikfest2016 #livemusic #singersongwriter #phillymusicians #🎵 #🍕

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