PVCC Announces Return of Esteemed Singer‑Songwriter John McCutcheon for Concert
Charlottesville, Va. – April 16, 2026 – Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will welcome the return of Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter John McCutcheon, a defining voice in American folk music, for a concert Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., in the V. Earl Dickinson Building Main Stage Theatre.
McCutcheon brings to the stage a mix of new material and classic favorites, drawing from a decades-long career defined by masterful musicianship, engaging storytelling, and a deep commitment to socially conscious songwriting.
A gifted multi‑instrumentalist, McCutcheon continues the American folk tradition of documenting everyday joys and struggles, often exploring themes of social justice, labor rights, and community. His warmth, humor, and ability to connect authentically with audiences have earned him a devoted following nationwide.
The concert also highlights McCutcheon’s long‑standing creative collaboration with legendary folk artist Tom Paxton, a seminal figure in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk movement. The two have written hundreds of songs and released two albums, “Together” (2023) and the recently released “Together Again” (2026).
Paxton, a Grammy nominee and recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, has been praised by “Billboard” as “America’s Greatest Troubadour.” Although retired from touring after nearly six decades on the road, Paxton continues to shape the tradition through songwriting and recording.
Rooted in history yet unmistakably contemporary, McCutcheon’s return to PVCC offers a chance to experience an artist for whom folk music remains not a genre, but a calling.
TICKETS
Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at pvcc.edu/performingarts or by calling 434.961.5376 (major credit cards accepted). The PVCC Cashier’s Office in The Bolick Center (Room B222) has tickets available for purchase during normal business hours. Tickets, if still available, may also be purchased starting two hours prior to the performance at the PVCC Box Office, located at the main entrance of the Dickinson Building.
The Dickinson Building is at the south end of 501 College Drive, with ample free parking available in Lot 4.
For more information, email boxoffice@pvcc.edu or call 434.961.5376. Learn more about the PVCC Fine Arts and Performance season at pvcc.edu/performingarts.
Media support for the PVCC Fine Arts and Performance season provided by CBS19 News.
About Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach her/his potential, and excellence in all programs and services. The main campus is in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville, Va. (Greene County) and the PVCC Jefferson School Center in downtown Charlottesville. Visit pvcc.edu.
PVCC does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, family medical history or genetic information, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation or any other non-merit-based factor. Visit pvcc.edu/nondiscrimination to learn more.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Susian Brooks
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications
434.961.6574 | sbrooks@pvcc.edu
Photograph: Singer-songwriter John McCuthcheon