The Beat of Ireland: Ian Gould on the Bodhrán, Trad Music, and Tours
Update: 2025-08-08
Description
In this Live from Iowa Irish Fest episode of the Traveling in Ireland podcast, Jody chats with Belfast musician Ian Gould about the bodhrán’s place in Irish music, the differences between traditional and contemporary Irish sounds, and the small-group tours he leads to Ireland and Scotland.
Highlights
- Why the bodhrán is a newer addition to trad ensembles than most people think
- The difference between traditional and contemporary Irish bands
- Creative ways musicians change a bodhrán’s tone
- Ian’s approach to regional, small-group tours in Ireland and Scotland
FUll show notes & link to Ian's tours can be found at:
Highlights
- Why the bodhrán is a newer addition to trad ensembles than most people think
- The difference between traditional and contemporary Irish bands
- Creative ways musicians change a bodhrán’s tone
- Ian’s approach to regional, small-group tours in Ireland and Scotland
FUll show notes & link to Ian's tours can be found at:
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