Award-winning folk singer John McCutcheon in Concert September 21, 2008

JUC Live! presents John McCutcheon in Concert
With a healthy measure of youthful curiosity, John McCutcheon hitch-hiked the Appalachians armed with a backpack and a banjo and in the process he discovered a new home, both musically and geographically. Learning at the knees of some of the great traditional masters, McCutcheon mastered the banjo, guitar, fiddle, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, and jaw harp.

John McCutcheon has become what one Australian paper called “the most overwhelming folk performer in the English language.” His songwriting, rich in detail and broad in scope, has created a catalog of hundreds of songs covered by performers throughout the world. His classic Christmas in the Trenches has been repeatedly cited as “the greatest anti-war song ever written” and is the subject of an annual, coast-to-coast special on CBC.
Critics reserve their most lavish praise for McCutcheon’s mastery of the hammer dulcimer, an instrument on which he is widely recognized as a world master. He has pushed the bounds of the instrument, exposing it to country, rock, and jazz audiences. His recent successes showcasing the dulcimer in symphonic settings have brought this ancient instrument … the inspiration for the invention of the piano … full circle back to classical audiences.
John has produced over twenty-five albums in as many years. He has garnered an amazing five consecutive Grammy nominations, been awarded every imaginable award in the independent record industry and toured the world filling concert halls on four continents. Additionally he has produced documentary and educational recordings, written for numerous publications, authored children’s books, chaired literacy campaigns, championed grassroots organizations throughout the world, promoted international musicians, and is even currently the president of the most innovative and fastest growing local in the musicians union. Visit John’s website at http://www.folkmusic.com
JUC Live! presents John McCutcheon in his only Colorado appearance this season at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 at Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC), 14350 W. 32nd Avenue in Golden. Tickets are $20 adult\$15 seniors (60+)\$12 students and available online at www.juclive.com or at the JUC office M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Concert attendees will have an opportunity to meet John after the concert. Information at 303-279-5282.
JUC Live! is a performing arts series that showcases local and national artists from a diverse variety of musical and dramatic genres, including folk, jazz, blues, world, pop and classical music. , This 501(c)3 non-profit is committed to making extraordinary live performing arts accessible to all, through low ticket prices and community outreach. JUC Live!…nourishing the human spirit, enriching lives, and building community.

JUC Live! presents
John McCutcheon
Award-winning folk singer John McCutcheon in his only Colorado concert appearance this season.
Sun., Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.
Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden
Ticket $20 adult\$15 seniors (60+)\$12 students
Tickets at juclive.com or at the JUC office M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Information at 303-279-5282