Young Original
Young Original | March 21, 2026
Live Music Performance – 7pm at David E. Oaksmith Auditorium, Kill Devil Hills
MEET THE ARTISTS
Discover the vibrant sound of Young Original, the must-see acoustic band that masterfully blends jazz, classical, folk, and pop. Get ready to be captivated by their unique sound and unforgettable live performance.
Since forming in 2022, they’ve delighted audiences nationwide with their riveting live shows, and dynamic performance videos racking up millions of views online. Their original song “Doubt Your Love” was featured in NPR’s Tiny Desk Top Shelf, and their dynamic live concerts have taken them across the U.S., performing at the acclaimed Rudy’s Jazz Room in Nashville, Tennessee, the exclusive Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor, Maine, and the historic halls of the University of Pittsburgh.
The band features a striking combination of instrumental mastery (on the piano, guitar, mandolin, dobro, accordion and cello) and equally stunning vocal harmonies.
Each member of Young Original is a stunning performer in their own right: Benjamin Morren is a firebrand pianist and composer who plays too many instruments to count; Lily Day thrills audiences with soaring soprano vocals and jazzy percussion chops. The prodigious Silas Johnson started cello lessons at age 3, and has performed with The Johnson Strings to sold out crowds in Branson and abroad. Joe Xiques is an inventive music producer and creative director who has traveled the world playing bluegrass music on a plethora of instruments.