Phil Drane @ Acoustic Routes

An evening with Phil Drane adds up to an experience not to be missed - an eclectic repertoire of songs, beautifully arranged and presented, smooth vocals and silky guitar, mixed with a soupcon of chat and witty banter.

Phil’s performances are a heady brew of traditional and contemporary folk songs from his own English folk-roots and material from other cultures that have influenced his life, along with his own well-crafted compositions such as the award-winning 'Song for Jackie'.

Phil’s guitar work is much admired everywhere he performs, particularly his fulsome use of open tunings, and his playing has been described as ‘reminiscent of the very best exponents of finger-style guitar’.

An example of the written comments that Phil has received after his gigs includes:

“Your gig was brilliant Phil!… Beautiful songs, well sung and lovely guitar accompaniment. I was engrossed from start to finish and the evening flew by all too quickly. It was obvious that the audience loved your performance and feedback has been all positive.”
-Tricia Lee, Titirangi Folk Club, Auckland, New Zealand.

Phil's gig dates in February 2011:
- 9th Feb Acoustic Routes Wellington @ Katipo Cafe, 76 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington
- 13th Feb Acoustic Routes Nelson @ Yaza's Cafe, Montgomery Square, Nelson
- 20th Feb The Bent Horseshoe Cafe, 200 Tokomaru East Road, Tokomaru

To book Phil or for other enquiries contact: glennisdrane@gmail.com
Visit Phil’s website, buy CDs & mp3s at: www.phildrane.com
Visit Phil’s MySpace page: www.myspace.com/phildrane