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BOD is Relocating

BOD is Relocating

by | Jan 17, 2021 | Events, Product News

Exciting news:  BOD is relocating to spacious new quarters! We will still be in the greater Ely / Cambridge area. Once settled in, and COVID restrictions are eased, we will have a fantastic space for people to visit and try out our full range of drums and accessories....
RNCM Day of Percussion

RNCM Day of Percussion

by | Jan 28, 2020 | Cormac Byrne, Events

BOD will be in the vendors’ hall at the RNCM Day of Percussion on Sunday, 2 February – come along to a wonderful percussion event and visit us too! The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester is a highly regarded conservatory which attracts top...
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...
BODdrums at Folk East This Weekend

BODdrums at Folk East This Weekend

by | Aug 17, 2018 | BODdrum, Events

Greetings from warm and sunny Suffolk, and the Folk East Festival near Little Glemham.  We are settled into our marquee in the Instrument village, tucked between Tim’s Violins on one side and Blackdown Nyckelharpas on the other.  It’s fun being with other...