John McCutcheon: Folk Music Legend

McCutcheon is a Wisconsin native who has a deep passion for music, folk music that is. In fact, many followers view him as a legend! His eclectic catalog of ballads, historical songs, children’s songs, love songs, topical satire, fiddle and hammer dulcimer instruments, and even symphonic works are among the broadest in American folk music. McCutcheon has produced over twenty albums of other artists, from traditional fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters to educational and documentary works. His fans also enjoy the attention grabbing storytelling style he’s acquired. McCutcheon has been compared to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor.

Did you know? John McCutcheon’s passion for music inspired him to create books and instructional materials for aspiring artists to use and hone their craft.

Here is a sneak peak of John McCutcheon Live!

Spreading the gift of folk music across the globe keeps McCutcheon busy. In the past few years alone he has headlined over a dozen different festivals, recorded an original composition for Virginia Public Television involving over 500 musicians, toured Chile in support of a women’s health initiative, appeared in a Woody Guthrie tribute concert in New York City, gave a featured concert at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, taught performance art skills at a North Carolina college, all while sustaining the Presidency of the fastest-growing Local in the Musicians Union.

As you can see this folk legend is always on the go, so grab a seat and catch him live. John McCutcheon takes the stage at The American Theatre on Saturday, April 23 at 8:00pm!

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