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Bodhrán Tutorial: Reel and Variation

Bodhrán Tutorial: Reel and Variation

by | Aug 27, 2019 | Teach Yourself Bodhrán

Our bodhrán workshops at Ely Folk Festival have been very popular, and this year we had several requests for some follow up material so folks can practice at home, and progress from what they learned at the Festival. So, here you go: the first of a series of blogs...
Traditional Beaters

Traditional Beaters

by | Jul 8, 2019 | Product News

BOD have added some traditional double-ended styles to our range of beaters.  As always, our beaters are beautifully hand crafted from fine woods by Stevie Moises, and are wonderfully balanced in the hand. All three are made of beautiful macassar, a very hard and...
Ely Folk Festival 2019

Ely Folk Festival 2019

by | Jun 25, 2019 | Events, Workshop

Yes, BOD is returning to the Ely Folk Festival this year! From Friday 12th through Sunday 14th of July, you can find us in our vendor tent with a selection of BOD drums for you to try out and purchase. In addition, John will be leading a Bodhrán for Beginners workshop...
Holiday Sale at BOD Drums

Holiday Sale at BOD Drums

by | Dec 11, 2018 | BODdrum, Events

At the festivals this summer, many of you expressed interest in buying a drum or beaters as a gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season.  Here’s your chance! We are putting the last few classic 14″ BODdrums with centre-spot heads on sale, ahead...
The Folk Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

The Folk Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

by | Sep 18, 2018 | BODdrum, Events

Last night was the premier of The Folk Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, which explores the county’s world-famous folk music scene.  The show broadcasts weekly on Monday nights from 19:00 to 22:00, hosted by Sue Marchant and Nicky Stockman. Both the hosts are...