Dr. William Hullfish is an accomplished musician. He was awarded a Gold Medal by the Smithsonian Institute as a Smithsonian/Folkways recording artist for his cultural contributions. Dr. Hullfish is an expert in American music, particularly Erie Canal songs. He has several publications and recordings, including "Horse-Ocean Sailor and Ireland's Grand Canal", both published by the American Canal Society. Dr. Hullfish plays locally and nationally, from jazz and bluegrass to folk and big band styles of music.