John McCutcheon

John McCutcheon plays The Triple Door on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:30 PM. He's one of the most respected folksingers in the country, a multi-instrumentalist who works across a dozen traditional instruments—the rare hammer dulcimer, guitar, banjo, and fiddle among them. He's known as much for his songwriting as for the playing, with thirty recordings that have earned him seven Grammy nominations. He's also produced more than twenty albums for other artists, so he's as much a part of the folk community behind the scenes as he is on stage.

Beyond the music, there's a strong storytelling thread to his work. He's written books and instructional materials, and he's stayed active with grassroots political organizations. Critics have called him a master storyteller whose narratives have the richness of fine literature, and Christmas in the Trenches is one of the songs that usually comes up when people talk about his approach. If you're into folk that values the story as much as the song, that's exactly where he sits.

The Triple Door is an intimate Seattle venue that blends live music with gourmet dining, with cabaret-style seating, superb acoustics, and dinner service that begins 90 minutes before showtime. It's a good spot if you'd rather eat and drink during the set than stand in a crowd. Tickets are $30 General and $35 Premium; the show starts at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 17.