Anna Colliton is one of America's leading exponents of the bodhrán, the traditional Irish frame drum. From Chicago, a city of Irish musical excellence, Anna plays a highly intricate style of drumming with masterful tonal and rhythm variation. She has taught and performed at festivals across the country, including Milwaukee Irish Fest, Chicago Celtic Fest, the New York Irish Dance Festival, the O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat, and the Dollywood Festival of Nations. Anna appeared on Cherish the Ladies' recent album A Star in the East and Grainne Murphy's Short Stories.