Event

John McCutcheon Concert

Tickets sales online until 3pm on Jan. 14. Tickets available at the door or at at Intrinsic Elements, 1214 J Street, 409-8510.

Six-time Grammy nominated folk musician John McCutcheon performs in his 18th benefit concert for the Modesto Peace/Life Center. Johnny Cash called him "the most impressive instrumentalist Ive ever heard." John is a master of the guitar, banjo, hammer dulcimer, piano, autoharp and fiddle. His socially and politically conscious songs inspire us, his songs about family and every-day life move us and his wicked sense of humor entertains us. Johns latest (and 40th!) album is To Everyone in All the World: a Celebration of Pete Seeger.

Appearing with John will be Red Tail Ring. Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp of Red Tail Ring create lush, intricate arrangements of original folk music and traditional ballads with banjo, fiddle, guitar, and close harmonies. The Michigan-based band is fresh off their 4th full-length studio release, Fall Away Blues. Featuring new songwriting fused with old-time and country blues themes, the album tackles topical subjects such as gun violence and environmentalism as well as age-old questions of place and love.

For information on sponsorships, including how to sponsor without a fee, contact
Tim Smart at 209/918-3332 or tim.les.smart@gmail.com