Cas - who was at the gig so we can advise on the sort of music in which you are interested? There are loads of recordings covering early music, French dance, song accompaniment, Eastern European styles.

The instruments themselves are usually bought second hand or made to order. There are good makers and some best avoided. Lots of people baulk at the high prices (consider USD 2000 normal) and try to make their own - usually they end up as wall ornaments.