Biography to follow.
Andy McLaughlin
Biography to follow.
Rob Machin
Biography to follow.
Christine Fitt
Biography to follow.
Nonsuch Annual Weekend 2026 Details Announced!
Read all about our Annual Weekend 2026 to be held Moreton Hall School near Oswestry, Shropshire (about 20 miles North of Shrewsbury). The dates are 23rd – 26th October 2026, and there’s classes for both hammered and mountain dulcimer from beginner to advanced.
Bookings are open now!
Nonsuch Annual Weekend 2026 News
You may have seen articles in the press that, sadly, it looks very much as though Malvern St James School will be closed down at the end of this school year. Here is the announcement from the school. So, this of course might mean that the Nonsuch Annual Weekend 2026 cannot take place at this venue in (more…)
For Sale: McSpadden Mountain Dulcimer
For Sale: McSpadden Mountain Dulcimer.
This instrument a walnut scroll head version with McSpadden hard case. It has a 28.5 in VSL and the model is 4SHWW dated October 2007.
It is in excellent condition. I have re-strung it and sounds great having matured now. We are looking for in the region of £450 for it.
Includes: Case.
Location: Kettering, Northants.
Price £450 ONO.
SOLD: 16/15 Dulcimer Heaven Hammered Dulcimer
For Sale: 16/15 Dulcimer Heaven Hammered Dulcimer
I am selling this lovely 16/15 hammered dulcimer built by Peter Bromwich of Dulcimer Heaven a couple of years ago. It has a sapele laminate, a piezo pickup installed and is for sale together with its stand, case and hammers, tuning wrench and books.
Location: South East London.
Price £1,000
Dulcimer Junction Issue 24
In this edition we say goodbye to Ken and Sandie and meet Bob who plays us some of the music that got him interested in dulcimers from Kim Lowings and Tania Opland. We also hear a track from Steve Gray ‘Everybody’s Welcome’ as well as from our guest at Spring Fling 2026, Sandra Kerr.
Kara Barnard
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Kara Barnard, 2022 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, has entertained audiences from coast to coast, as well as internationally. She has released seven recordings, played countless studio sessions, appeared on national television programs, and has been featured on covers and in articles in publications including Sing Out, Dulcimer Player News, and Guitar (more…)