I've had the occasion to try Cathy Jordan's and Frank Torpey's bodhrans when they played for our folk music society.

More inportantly, I've played with a good number of brilliant musicians who'll never be known outside of their own little circles but nonetheless play some mighty music. I agree with what's been said previously. Famous is for other types of music. It's nice to have some big heavies to aspire towards, but I'll take plain, regular people who play like they don't need the money. Musicians that don't look down your nose at you. Musicians that make you feel welcome, sometimes without saying a word.

All the best,
Rich