dcm@duke.UUCP (David Mutchler) (04/29/85)
I saw John McCutcheon perform about a month ago. It was a GREAT show! He played the hammer dulcimer, banjo, guitar, himself (my favorite), as well as some other things. His stories were lots of fun, but often with a "moral", in good sixties folk tradition. If McCutcheon is playing anywhere near you, don't miss the show. Here are some of the places he is playing in the next couple of months. Send me mail if you want information beyond that. Date City/State Contact Phone 5/1 Oberlin, OH (216) 775-8106 5/2 Lithopolis, OH (614) 837-8128 5/3 Washington, DC (703) 255-1902 5/4 Arlington, MA (617) 641-2809 (with Bill Staines) 5/5 Portland, ME (207) 774-0465 5/16 Wise, VA (703) 328-2431 5/24 Bluefield, WV (304) 325-8000 5/25 Lynchburg, VA (804) 847-1459 5/26 Roanoke, VA (703) 343-0121 5/27 Courtland, VA (804) 653-2151 6/1 Hiltons, VA (703) 386-9480 6/7 Johnson City, TN (615) 929-9822 6/8 Whitesburg, KY (606) 633-0108 6/14 Black Mt., NC (704) 669-2456 6/15 Pittsburgh, PA (412) 261-7440 6/16 Croton-on-Hudson, NY (914) 454-7673 6/21 thru 6/23 Bluemont, VA (703) 777-0574 6/29 Lexington, VA (703) 463-7088 6/29 Blacksburg, VA (703) 382-9330 Some of the shows are afternoon shows, some are workshops, some are with Janette Carter and some are with Susan Freundlich. Enjoy!
archie@mirror.UUCP (05/06/85)
I just saw John McKutcheon at the May 4 concert in Arlington, MA (listed in the above note), and it was a very compelling performance. Besides the diversity of his material and instruments, what was especially impressive was the stories he wove in about the place that some of his songs have had in his life as a person and a performer. His playing of Si Kahn's "Gone, Gonna Rise Again" on the hammer dulcimer was a moment of transcendence. Do go see John McKutcheon; he is one artist who gains a great deal in live performance.