An important figure in the American folk music scene found his roots in Bucks County, a place he called home for many years.

Michael Hurley is considered one of the most influential figures in American folk music. He was a regular performer in New York City’s Greenwich Village during the 1960’s, around the same time that Bob Dylan was performing in various venues in the same area.

Before his rise to fame in the Big Apple, Hurley was born and raised in the Bucks County area. Beginning his music journey in the area, he has moved around the country to perform for decades.

For many years, Hurley has resided in the state of Oregon, where he has become a local fixture in the state’s music scene.

“The 2019 inductee into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame has, in recent years, been embraced by the likes of Devendra Banhart and Byron Coley, both of whom have released his albums on their labels,” his official website reads.

“But all along, Hurley has marched to his own drummer, as a truly original American artist.”

Learn more at the official website of Michael Hurley.

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