Together Again
Appal, 2026
10/10
Two luminaries in the area of folk music, Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon, come together for these 14 songs that are wise, authentic and timeless.
“The Future” starts with Paxton and McCutcheon’s warm voices alongside Stuart Duncan’s stirring fiddle in the heartfelt climate, and “Old Dog” follows with Jon Carroll’s warm keys illuminating the gentle melodies and vivid storytelling.
Entering the middle, “Stop At Nothing” benefits from Steve Fidyk’s light drumming that suits the cozy mood, while “Cheatin’ What I’m Eatin’” makes great use of Steve Hinson’s glowing pedal steel amid some humor.
Getting close to the end, “Famous For A Day” is about a baseball player and showcases JT Brown’s skilled bass that complements the harmony vocals, and “Lay This Old Guitar Down” exits with a charming and sincere folk tune that will be relevant no matter what decade it is.
Paxton is 87 and McCutcheon 73. They’ve got stories to tell and talents accumulated across 50 years of playing music. In the area of folk music, you won’t be in better hands when spending quality time with their songs.
Travels well with: John McCutcheon- Field Of Stars; Leslie Jordan- The Agonist