One of America's most loved folksingers is back to entertain us with his stories, wit, and talent. Whether singing baritone or playing one of his countless instruments, including the hammered dulcimer and 6- or 12-string guitar, it is in live performance that John feels most at home. Honing his talent in Kentucky coal camps, union halls, and rural churches, John McCutcheon's storytelling style has been compared to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor. Critics around the globe have hailed his songwriting. His twenty-four recordings have garnered numerous honors, including five Grammy nominations.
In recent years, John has headlined festivals in Australia, toured Nicaragua on behalf of a children's literacy program, recorded four albums, given a featured concert at the AFL/CIO convention, and authored a second songbook and a children's book. According to Pete Seeger, "John is one of our greatest songwriters, musicians, and song leaders... dedicated to organizing and moving this world in a better direction." We welcome him back to the hall after nine long years.
One of America's most loved folksingers is back to entertain us with his stories, wit, and talent. Whether singing baritone or playing one of his countless instruments, including the hammered dulcimer and 6- or 12-string guitar, it is in live performance that John feels most at home. Honing his talent in Kentucky coal camps, union halls, and rural churches, John McCutcheon's storytelling style has been compared to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor. Critics around the globe have hailed his songwriting. His twenty-four recordings have garnered numerous honors, including five Grammy nominations.