Let's see. Catters feel free to express their hate for (so far) accordion, bodhran, banjo, spoons, shakey eggs, and now hurdy-gurdy. Then they wonder why trad music isn't growing...

Granted, hurdy-gurdy is an unusual, rather buzzy instrument. It's an ancient instrument and ought to be played with the right kind of music. However, ten to one the problem is with the sound system rather than the instrument.