Press Release
Source: Hello Wendy PR
Wisconsin-bred, Georgia-based John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. He truly is folk music’s Renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author.
As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe.
Johnny Cash referred to him as “The most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.”
Other accolades come from the Washington Post which asserted that “He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.”
The Dallas Morning News stated that “Calling John McCutcheon a ‘folksinger’ is like saying Deion Sanders is just a football player.”
His numerous recordings have garnered every imaginable honor including seven Grammy nominations. He has produced over twenty albums of other artists, from traditional fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters to educational and documentary works. His books and instructional materials have introduced budding players to the joys of their own musicality.
McCutcheon’s commitment to grassroots political organizations has put him on the front lines of many of the issues important to communities and workers.
Audiences can expect to hear stories and songs about famed Swedish American labor organizer and musician Joe Hill at these shows as McCutcheon released his 37th album on May 1, Joe Hill’s Last Will. The collection serves to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Hill’s death.
More information and a track can be heard and seen HERE!
As with any McCutcheon concert, there will be great humor, wondrous instrumental pieces, and plenty of opportunities for the audience to be a part of the concert, as well.
John’s session with the Village Folk Show on Sirius XM debuts on The Bridge, Channel 32 at 9AM Eastern on Sunday, May 31, with rebroadcasts on June 1,2 and 4-6. More details HERE!
Virginia dates are as follows:
June 18 Bluegrass Barn at Frying Pan Farm Park Herndon, VA
June 19 Joe Hill’s Last Will @Singleton Ctr for PA Richmond, VA
**This is a special performance of the Si Kahn-penned Joe Hill’s Last Will one man play in which John will portray Joe Hill through story and song.
June 20 Harvester Performance Center Rocky Mount, VA
July 17 Old Frederick County Courthouse Winchester, VA Bluemont Concert Series
July 18 Warren Green Building Warrenton, VA Bluemont Concerts
July 19 Loudoun County Courthouse Leesburg, VA Bluemont Concerts
