“John demonstrates not only his superb musicianship, but his understanding of the legacy he is not only celebrating but continuing.”
Much of McCutcheon’s work focuses on writing politically and socially conscious songs for adult audiences. One of his most successful songs, “Christmas in the Trenches” (from his 1984 album Winter Solstice), tells the story of the Christmas truce of 1914. He also wrote a song entitled “Hail to the Chief” consisting entirely of malapropisms attributed to George W. Bush.
In his performances, McCutcheon often introduces his music with a story, and has become known as a storyteller. He has made multiple appearances at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee.
McCutcheon’s music has, since the 1990s, increasingly evolved into heartland rock-influenced ballads, while he still occasionally performs purer folk music, particularly when playing the dulcimer.
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