Musicians
Good Read
A review of “One Rough Life. Ted Aslaw: Adirondack Lumber Camp and Barroom Singer,” by Robert D. Bethke.
Upstate
An essay about the present and future of Adirondack folk music and the places to hear it.
How I Became A Doo-Wop Fan 10 Years Too Late
The author reflects on Doo Wop as a folk musical form, as he experienced it first hand as a child from the streets in his neighborhood of New York.
Upstate New York’s Irish Music Archive
An essay by Ted McGraw about his ongoing radio show, and the resulting collection of Irish music – one of the largest private collections of Irish music in the world.
Artist Spotlight
A description of the noted 12 piece orchestra in New York’s Capital Region, Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra.
Voices of New York
A portrait of musician George Ward and his body of work that highlights the Erie Canal in song.
Artist Spotlight: Bill Smith
A biographical portrait of folk musician and raconteur, Bill Smith.
Voices of New York: Dan Berggren
A profile of folk musician, Dan Berggren
Obituary: Royston Wood (1935-1990)
This is the obituary for Royston Wood, a member of the Young Tradition, A British folk rock group