Group Discussions

New dulcimer player

Hi I'm mark , I'm 33 from yeovil uk. I'm a new player of the dulcimer , it's my first instrument! :). I've registered here and at nonsuch dulicmer...
@markprewett28 started 3 years ago - replies: 2

Red Kite Dulcimer - Bird Rock Dulcimers - anyone play one?

I am all for supporting local businesses, but can’t find any video of someone playing a Red Kite dulcimer so I don’t know what they sound like....
@ConnorC started 4 years ago - replies: 7

If you are going to any festivals this summer.....

So. At Underneath the Stars festival near Barnsley this weekend I met instrument maker Colin Kendall, who had a stall there. He is venturing into...
@Foggers started 6 years ago - replies: 0

Marc Robine

Just ordered a copy of his 1st album "Ruelle," and was wondering if anyone has anything to share about his playing, life, etc.  I've listened to...
@Rob N Lackey started 6 years ago - replies: 0

To our members in Ireland

Greetings Friends, The 3 fiddlers from the Kennedy Barn String band are going to be visiting Ireland very soon.  They'll be in Doolin, Westport,...
@Rob N Lackey started 7 years ago - replies: 1

S E England

Greetings from Sunny Southend-on-sea New novice MD owner here. Are there any Dulcimer players in this part of the UK? Thanks   Eric
@Banjostray started 7 years ago - replies: 0

Josefins Dopvals

my version of Roger Tallroth's excellent tune https://soundcloud.com/nick-osullivan-163708119/josefins-dopvals
@nick o'sullivan started 7 years ago - replies: 0

Any Photos or Video from Halsway Manor Week?

Does anyone have any photos or video from the Halsway Manor week they'd like to share? Paul Crocker send me this photo of Stephen Seifert and me...
@Robin Clark started 8 years ago - replies: 0

UK Tour by Stephen Seifert and Dan Landrum

Most of you will already know that Stephen and Dan are over in the UK between 11th and 25th May, mainly to do a week's workshop at Halsway Manor....
@Geoff Black started 8 years ago - replies: 1

Any stick dulcimer players in Wolverhampton, Staffs?

As per title really, I was just wondering if there were any fellow stick dulcimer players near to me? Cheers Nige
@Nigel Caddick started 9 years ago - replies: 2

Dulcimers Take Over Halsway Manor, May 2016

Dulcimer Week At Halsway Manor -(UK) Monday May 16 2016, 4:00 PM   @ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset,......
@Geoff Black started 8 years ago - replies: 0

On My Way to Scotland & Northumberland

Howdy I'll be traveling your way in March,  hanging out in Edinburgh starting the 13th. So if y'all would like a workshop or a pub session, just...
@Mark Nelson started 8 years ago - replies: 0

Summer Festivals...starting this weekend!

2015 Festivals: Dulcimer Workshops Dulcimers will be to the fore at many of the major UK acoustic festivals this year. There will be...
@Geoff Black started 9 years ago - replies: 3

Kit built dulcimer?

I've recently acquired the dulcimer below. I saw a similiar one on ebay and the seller pointed me onto the Hobgoblin site where there are two...
@Grahame Hood started 9 years ago - replies: 2

The Gentle Sound - Roger Nicholson

Howdy, Here's a question for those who knew Roger and his playing style.  On Appalachian Medley (on The Gentle Sound of the Dulcimer album) it...
@Rob N Lackey started 9 years ago - replies: 2

Dulcimer Day at the American Museum, Claverton, Bath

A last call for all of you within striking distance of Bath. On Saturday we have a full day of activity in partnership with the American...
@Geoff Black started 10 years ago - replies: 9

Nonsuch Annual Dulcimer Weekend, Launde Abbey

Just a reminder to our UK and European MD players that early booking prices for the 2014 dulcimer weekend 24th-26th October at Launde Abbey,...
@Geoff Black started 10 years ago - replies: 1

All On a Bright May Morning

Somewhere for folks to add there celebration of the first day of Summer. Here's adieu to winter's wailing. From now on it's plain sailing....
@john p started 10 years ago - replies: 8

Any players in the Lanark area?

Hi I am a new member of FOTMD and would love to know if there are any players nearby.
@Christina Murrie started 10 years ago - replies: 12

Howay the lads !

Anyone else noticed that Geordie songs can be the devil to play well in melody/noter drone style.The main problem I find is that the typical...
@john p started 13 years ago - replies: 9