What is a BODdrum?

What is a BODdrum?

What is a BODdrum, and what does it sound like? We started with a traditional bodhrán size and shape, but made it of spun aluminium and fitted a synthetic snare or tom drum head. The sound is a revelation – very bright, loud and full of attack. This opens up a whole...
Bodhrán Workshop De-Brief

Bodhrán Workshop De-Brief

We had a great time and very busy one at the Ely Folk Festival, running our Beginner’s Bodhrán workshop, catching various performances, Morris dancing with Coton Morris Men, and meeting up with collaborators and friends like Cormac Byrne, Evan Carson, Rowan...
At the Ely Folk Festival Saturday 8 July

At the Ely Folk Festival Saturday 8 July

John Blackwell, designer and founder of Blackwell Original Drums, will be at the Ely Folk Festival this weekend, with a Beginner’s Bodhrán workshop on Saturday. He will be attempting the impossible: to introduce attendees to the bodhrán in 50 minutes or less! As...