Have you tried "playing Hran" on other stuff ? I had a plastic five gallon gas drum (Kent County Hran) that sounded great and always got laughs and then got applause. A pizza box or beer box are always good for a laugh, too. Aluminum beer cans are a bit of a challenge, and you need a small tipper, but they sound REALLY great, although you can go through a few in just one tune. Don't try bottles. They sound OK, but I had one break on me - not pleasant !

That reminds me. I met a young lass one night who played the beer bottles. Sounded better than spoons.

What about bones ? Natural progression. Although, I find they are held in even less regard than the Hran in some sessions.