Talk to any guitarist who was around in the early to mid-80s about Alan Murphy and you’re certain to get an enthusiastic response. In fact, it would also be fair to say that younger players who ...
Alan Murphy, 80, master fiddler, died at his home in Iowa City on July 26, 2025. He is survived by his wife, best friend and musical partner of 43 years, Aleta Porcella, and his sister Judy Martin. In ...
Somewhere around Homer, Alaska, lives a gray-crowned rosy-finch who’s blissfully unaware it’s an award winner. Evergreen photographer Alan Murphy managed to capture its frosty visage one winter’s day ...