Obit: Phil Martin 2014

Subject: Obit: Phil Martin a.k.a Drohne
From: GUEST,George Frampton
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 01:27 PM

I've just found out via Around Kent Folk that hurdy gurdy player Philip G Martin died on 18th October 2014. He was once a familiar sight busking in either Canterbury, Folkestone or elsewhere in East Kent dressed authentically at any musician from le Centrale Massif. Known also under his pseudonym Drohne, Phil lived at Minster in Thanet and, am told, was active musically until fairly recently, performing at a concert at St Nicholas-at-Wade parish church. He has numerous recordings under his name.

Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Martin
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 03:56 PM

I am so sorry to hear this news. If you put "Philip Martin Hurdy Gurdy" into your search engine of choice, there is a good selection to choose from. A wonderful player. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread. My condolences to all who know and love him.

RIP

Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Martin 2014
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 09 Dec 14 - 06:26 PM

Sorry to hear this, we put him up at Lancaster one year for the gurdy festival and he was kind enough to give us one of his CDs. Well worth a listen.