John McCutcheon Concert April 17, 2009

John McCutcheon is a compelling singer whose songs sing of the nation’s heritage. His words channel the conscience of our people into streams of poetry and melody. He is an outstanding instrumentalist, especially renowned for his hammerd dulcimer playing. He performs original music and traditional folk music that he learned from the legendary figures of eastern Kentucky.
The concert will start at 7:30 PM at the Community Church, 40 E. 35th Street, (at Park Ave.), New York. Concert admission is $25; Children (under 18) are $10.  Tickets can be purchased at the door, or on line at: www.mccutcheon.eventbrite.com. For information call 718-672-6399 or on the web at www.folkmusicny.org.

John has made 31 recordings which have won multiple Parent’s Choice and American Library Association awards, has been nominated for six Grammys, toured on every continent, and served as the president of local 1000 of the American Federation of Musicians. McCutcheon’s live performances have been described by critics as “little feats of magic,” “breathtaking in their ease and grace...”

Official Website: http://www.folkmusicny.org