Hiding somewhere between psychedelic rock and folk music, freak folk is an oft-overlooked genre of the 1960s and 1970s that we believe is worth revisiting. Freak folk was certainly a byproduct of the ...

“Syracuse Playlist” is a monthly feature on syracuse.com highlighting music from local artists. If you’re a Syracuse-area musician, email gherbert@syracuse.com to share your music, including your ...

An influential folk singer/songwriter who was an integral member of the genre during the 1960s and 1970s has died. He was 83. Michael Hurley died at his home in Astoria, Oregon after returning from a ...