Hi Lin his name is Michael Jay, and the band is called the Mighty Cash Cats. He tours all over the country and internationally, Israel, France Ireland and UK. If you just google his name on facebook, you should find all the info. he is dedicated to keeping the music of Johnny Cash and June Carter alive, and also gives talks at Schools libraries etc. He is a great guy, and if you get a chance to see him, please send our best from John & Marie In Ireland. As to the gurdy, our best advice would be to try and find someone who plays one and talk to them about your options. They are a friendly bunch and will happily share info with you. Try and have a play on one if possible, before you commit yourself to the investment, as they are not cheap, and you don't want to end up with the wrong instrument. Some of the cheapest ones are more suitable for hanging on the wall rather than playing! our facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/john.corteen.1
And you will find some video of Marie playing the gurdy in some Irish sessions. Good luck and enjoy the music. All the best John