Apr. 4th, 2011 09:04 pm
Marty Burke has passed on
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jeffreyabHis biography from GAFilk the Georgia filk convention Marty Burke 2003
Marty Burke is a performer of legendary renown. An accomplished Irish musician, Marty fell in with the Midwest Dorsai and the Mongol Hordes. From there it was just a short step to filk, and a wonderful combination of Irish tunes and Dorsai/Horde lyrics ensued. Among other standards, this is the man who is responsible for the rousing songs Drink to the Health of the Dorsai, and Rise Up and Strike for Dorsai.
Marty is a writer, web page designer (a member of www.hwg.org), data base designer, and a student of Catholic Christian Rosicrucian mysticism. He is also a professional grade astrologer and a past president of the Michigan Astrological Research Society. He is fluent in both French and German and is learning Spanish, Portuguese, and Irish.
After his marriage to Diana Gallagher, the Burkes traveled from Michigan to Kansas to Minnesota, and currently reside in Florida. Marty suffered Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration (PCD), and is confined to a wheelchair. He experiences some difficulty speaking but absolutely no difficulty hearing or understanding... and he certainly enjoys listening!
Marty Burke is a performer of legendary renown. An accomplished Irish musician, Marty fell in with the Midwest Dorsai and the Mongol Hordes. From there it was just a short step to filk, and a wonderful combination of Irish tunes and Dorsai/Horde lyrics ensued. Among other standards, this is the man who is responsible for the rousing songs Drink to the Health of the Dorsai, and Rise Up and Strike for Dorsai.
Marty is a writer, web page designer (a member of www.hwg.org), data base designer, and a student of Catholic Christian Rosicrucian mysticism. He is also a professional grade astrologer and a past president of the Michigan Astrological Research Society. He is fluent in both French and German and is learning Spanish, Portuguese, and Irish.
After his marriage to Diana Gallagher, the Burkes traveled from Michigan to Kansas to Minnesota, and currently reside in Florida. Marty suffered Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration (PCD), and is confined to a wheelchair. He experiences some difficulty speaking but absolutely no difficulty hearing or understanding... and he certainly enjoys listening!
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Bring the dory home.
Wind and sea do follow thee,
And all the ledges calling thee.
Thank you Marty. For taking me to sea in a dory with Kagan, for taking me to Montona with Cory, for helping me to see the doors of Sean's Dublin... Almost 30 years later the stories and words and music still play within my mind. Thank-you for the gift that I'll carry with me forever.