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BOD Drum Kits

BOD Drum Kits

by | Nov 16, 2020 | BODdrum, Bodhrán, Product News

We are pleased to announce you can now purchase a BOD Drum Kit through our BOD Shop, in time for Christmas gift giving. Consisting of our popular 14-inch BOD Drum with centre spot edge control head, a Protection Racket case and our exclusive BOD beater, this kit is...
More Festival News for BODdrums

More Festival News for BODdrums

by | Jun 14, 2018 | BODdrum, Bodhrán, Events

In addition to the three festivals already announced, we have added another event to our calendar this summer: from the 17th to 19th August come find us at Folk East at Glemham Hall in Suffolk.  Besides a great line up of live music, this festival has some great...
The Talking Bodhrán

The Talking Bodhrán

by | Aug 15, 2017 | Bodhrán, Cormac Byrne, Talking Bodhrán

When we began designing the BODdrum, we showed Cormac Byrne, whom we knew from the folk music circuit and percussion workshops, an early prototype. He was so intrigued, we let him take it to have a play around. One day he was in a recording studio with Kafaya and his...
What is a BODdrum?

What is a BODdrum?

by | Aug 8, 2017 | BODdrum, Bodhrán

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

by | Jul 11, 2017 | Bodhrán, Workshop

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...