Folk legend John McCutcheon performs in Eugene
Folk legend John McCutcheon performs in Eugene
Jill Bond, Eugene Register-GuardSat, November 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM UTC
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John McCutcheon will perform at Unity of the Valley in Eugene on Nov. 14 as part of a concert presented by Turning Tides Music.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at 3912 Dillard Road, according to a news release. Tickets are listed at $32 to $35, and additional information is available at turningtidesmusic.org/ticketing/
McCutcheon is known for performances that combine music, storytelling and audience interaction. The musician performs on a range of instruments including hammered dulcimer, banjo, piano, harmonica and guitar. The release notes that the late Johnny Cash once called McCutcheon “the most impressive multi-instrumentalist I ever heard.”
Over a career spanning decades, McCutcheon has received seven Grammy nominations, produced albums for other artists and published instructional materials for musicians. McCutcheon also has remained involved with grassroots political and labor-related causes.
New album continues partnership with Tom Paxton
The concert comes as McCutcheon promotes “Together Again,” a collaboration with folk songwriter Tom Paxton.
According to the release, the partnership began during the COVID-19 pandemic when the longtime friends started meeting weekly on Zoom to write songs together. What began as a way to stay connected grew into an ongoing creative collaboration that has produced nearly 200 songs.
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Their first collaborative album, “Together,” was released in 2023 and featured 14 songs drawn from those sessions. The release says the project reached the top of folk music charts and received positive reviews.
Album explores reflection, humor and legacy
“Together Again” contains another 14 songs written by the pair. The collection includes songs focused on remembrance, friendship, social concerns and baseball.
The album opens with “The Future,” inspired by emerging talent McCutcheon encountered through years of appearances at the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas. Other tracks include “Old Dog,” “Artie’s Last Stand,” “Rebel Gal,” “Pathfinder,” “Cheatin’ While I’m Eatin’,” “Stop at Nothing” and “Famous for a Day.”
At 88, Paxton has retired from touring, while McCutcheon has reduced his performance schedule, according to the release. The project highlights the continued songwriting partnership between two longtime figures in American folk music.
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