The Earlville Opera House is proud to present folk performer John McCutcheon at 7 p.m., Saturday September 28. (Submitted photo)

EARLVILLE - Earlville Opera House is proud to present legendary folk icon, John McCutcheon, to its historic 1892 Main Stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 28.

As stated by the Washington Post, "John has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature." And, John's latest 43rd album is out now, visit his Patreon page to check it out and then come hear this brilliance live right here in Earlville, NY.

No one remembers when the neighbors started calling the McCutcheon family to complain about the loud singing from young John's bedroom. It didn't seem to do much good, though. For, after a shaky, lopsided battle between piano lessons and baseball (he was a mediocre pianist and an all-star catcher), he had "found his voice" thanks to a cheap mail-order guitar and a used book of chords.

From such inauspicious beginnings, John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe. His thirty recordings have garnered every imaginable honor including seven Grammy nominations. He has produced over twenty albums with other artists, from traditional fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters to educational and documentary works. John’s books and instructional materials have introduced budding players to the joys of their own musicality and will be available for sale at the show. His commitment to grassroots political organizations has put him on the front lines of many of the issues important to communities and workers.

Join us for an evening you do not want to miss! Tickets are $30 general admission, $27 members and Earlville residents (become a member!), $10 for youth (17 and under), with college students half off general admission. Volunteers are free! Premiums apply to select rows. Tickets are available at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or by calling (315) 691-3550.  
  
  Visit the Artisan Gift Shop while on site and view three new gallery exhibitions as well.

Great thanks to our performance sponsors: Community Foundation for South Central NY; WAER FM Radio 88.3 Syracuse University; Preferred Mutual Insurance Company; Sidney Federal Credit Union; Hamilton Community Chest; Mid-York Press; Bruce Ward, Architect; and NBT Bank.

Special thanks to our hospitality sponsor Poolville Country Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast NOTE: Make it an evening out and receive 10% off dinner at Poolville Country Store by presenting your EOH show ticket or receive 10% off your show ticket by presenting your Poolville dinner receipt at the Box Office! Call the Poolville Country Store at (315)-691-2677 for dinner reservations!

ALSO: Show your ticket at Huff Brau before or after the show and get $1 off your first drink! EOH Family Members and up, show your membership card and show tickets to get 10% off your meal on the night of the performance! Call 315-691-3300 for dinner reservations.

Earlville Opera House Arts Center is located at 18 East Main Street in the quaint Village of Earlville, NY. At EOH we believe accessibility and inclusion are critical to everything we do. Our historic Opera House has been upgraded to ensure accessibility throughout the building, including a hearing loop system in our 1892 theater provided by Hamilton Hearing LLC.

EOH events are made possible with support from the Office of the Governor and NYS Legislature, administered by the New York State Council on the Arts, and through the generosity of EOH members.

- Information from the EOH