January 2012
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Sticks'n'Skins will be at NAMM Jan 19-22 and The...
Stop by Booth 2954 at NAMM and find out more about the next project, Sticks’n’Skins The Sessions and don’t miss us at the H.O.T. Zone on Sunday Jan. 22 from 11-2 Room 204A for The Sessions and learn about enhancing and sharpening business skills for an Artists’ Path to Success in the Music Industry.
Panelists include Dom Famularo, Joe Hibbs, Liberty DeVitto, Paul Quin, Joe...
December 2011
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The Smithsonian Institute has added the book to...
November 2011
For Immediate Release
Drum Roll Please………………
Enter and take a bow. Congratulations to all! You are now among the honored innovators and artisans on display at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Thanks to everyone’s combined efforts and talents, Sticks ‘n’ Skins takes its proud place on display in The Folklife Center at the Smithsonian.
With the inclusion of Stick ‘n’...
Sticks'n'Skins book is a GREAT gift for the...
Still time to get a this fabulous book for your musician friend, family member or self! There’s so much information including personal biographies of drummers and who they’ve recorded with and bands they’ve played in, who their inspiration is and where they studied as well as photographs in studios, homes or wherever the drummer wanted! This is a keepsake book and is now in the...
November 2011
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Donn Bennett plays drums on New Day King5.com in... →
October 2011
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Wall Street Journal "JazzWax" reviews...
Marc Myers writes the following review for WSJ www.jazzwax.com October 2011
Drum book. Talk about a drum book to end all drum books. Sticks ‘n’ Skins: A Photography Book About the World of Drumming(Fotos by Follett) weighs in at nine pounds and
features images by Jules Follett and Lissa Wales. Both photographers spent years in the entertainment industry training their camera...
Sticks'n'Skins The Sessions will be at PASIC in... →
Stop by and see us at Booth 1232 and find out more about Sticks’n’Skins The Sessions!!
Sticks'n'Skins will be part of Woodstick Big Beat... →
Woodstick Big Beat 2011 is having their 9th annual world record event of drumming with 15 cities simultaneously throughout cities in North America, workshops and clinics. Check out their link above for more information and come be a part of it!
Sticks'n'Skins The Sessions will be at The... →
Limited seating available for this amazing day long seminar for all musicians who want to enhance their business skills and their music careers……first 50 applicants only! Check out the website to register….. www.SticksnSkinsTheSessions.com
August 2011
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Sticks'n'Skins will be in Spain for the... →
Very interesting interview on the Bob Bauer Show... →
Everyone is enthusiastic about the new project for Sticks’n’Skins….The Sessions!!! Listen up!!!
July 2011
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Dom Famularo gives a drumming lesson to anchors at... →
Jules Follett is in Milwaukee for Summerfest 2011... →
May 2011
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April 2011
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Drum Daze 2011 in Columbus, Ohio April 17
Sticks’n’Skins will join Columbus Percussions and many featured artists from the book at the Capitol Theater in Riffe Center in downtown Columbus. Featured drummers, including Alex Acuna, Greg Bissonette, Todd Sucherman and Jim Riley will be giving clinics and books will be available for personalized autographs.
March 2011
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Drummers will be at Vanderbilt University...
Meet drummers featured in the Sticks’n’Skins book….Dave McAfee (Toby Keith), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Dom Famularo (Drumming’s Global Ambassador) as well as Jules Follett (author, photographer) at the book signing. They will be at the Vanderbilt University Bookstore at Rand Hall on March 28 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. There will also be giveaways and free drum lessons!
Chris Adler is having a clinic at the Bienes...
Sticks’n’Skins will be at Chris Adler’s clinic with Resurrection Drums in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, March 16 ay 7:00pm at the Bienes Center for the Performing Arts. Check out more details and ticket information at www.rezdrums.com
February 2011
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NAMM 2011 video of photos by Mary & Randy Long →
Enjoy a special tribute by Mary (Photographer Lissa Wales sister) and Randy Long of photos taken of various drummers, the Sticks’n’Skins anniversary parade and highlights of NAMM 2011.
Next stop on Sticks'n'Skins book...
Meet Sticks’n’Skins author/photographer Jules Follett and featured artists/drummers Barry Kerch (Shinedown) and Dom Famularo (Drumming’s Global Ambassador) at the University of Florida bookstore in Gainesville on Tuesday, March 1 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. There will be free drum lessons, special giveaways & performances!
Artist book signing at Florida State University...
Stop by the Florida State Bookstore and meet the author Jules Follett along with featured artists & clinicians Jason Bittner (Shadow Fall, Burning Human) and Dom Famularo (drumming’s Global Ambassador, B.B. King) with free giveaways and drum lessons! Monday, February 28 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
January 2011
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Artist book signings & performance at Cal Student...
Sticks’n’Skins will still be in the San Francisco area on January 24 and will have several featured drummers at a book signing at the Cal Student Store from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Eric Kretz (Stone Temple Pilots), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel, Ronnie Spector), Dom Famularo (Drumming’s Global Ambassador, BB King) and author/photographer Jules Follett. This is a must have book for any...
Artist book signings & performance at Stanford...
Sticks’n’Skins and a few of our featured drummers will be at the Stanford College bookstore as part of the book tour. Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails, Perfect Circle), Dom Famularo (drumming’s global ambassador, motivator & instructor, played with BB King), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel, Robby Spector) and Jules Follett (author and photographer) will be available for book...
Sticks'n'Skins will be at NAMM in Anaheim, CA Jan...
Dozens of the featured drummers in the Sticks’n’Skins book will be available at our booth for book signings during the NAMM show. Be sure to check out the scheduled times and stop by with your book for a great opportunity to get autographs. If you still don’t have this amazing book, books will be available for purchase at the show.
December 2010
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Sticks'n'Skins is the perfect holiday gift!!!
Order your Sticks’n’Skins book for the special drummer, music lover, collector of fine books, reader, student, husband or anyone who appreciates a work of art with beautiful photos and personal stories by over 500 drummers. Or you can stop by your local drum shop, Barnes & Nobles, Borders etc….! This is a must have book and a treasure!!!
Sticks'n'Skins book is presented to the Rock and...
Jules Follett, author and publisher of Sticks’n’Skins, presents the book to Terry Stewart, President and CEO of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the museum archives on November 5, 2010.
November 2010
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Next stop on Sticks'n'Skins book tour..Las Vegas...
Sticks’n’Skins will be part of the Las Vegas Drum Camp on November 29 through December 1, 2010 at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino Convention Center.
Sticks'n'Skins will be at PASIC November 11-13,...
Sticks’n’Skins will be at Booth #842 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for the largest percussion event in the world featuring 120 concerts, clinics, master classes etc.. Artists from the book who will be at this event include Jeff Hamilton, Russ Miller, Stanton Moore, Dom Famularo, Thomas Pridgen and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. Jules Follett...
Big Beat World record attempt in Cleveland 11/7/10
Sticks’n’Skins will be at the Cleveland Big Beat drum event, the world’s largest multi-city drum set event for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. The Big Beat directs funds to advance the art and science of drumming at local schools and Sticks’n’Skins is proud to be a part of this cause. Books will be available for purchase and autograph by Jules Follett,...
October 2010
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Montreal Drumfest 2010 on October 23rd & 24th
Sticks’n’Skins will have a booth at the 18th annual Montreal Drumfest while amazing drummers are performing at the Salle Pierre-Mercure (Centre Pierre Peladeau), including Ronald Bruner Jr., Paul Wertico and Marco Minneman who are also featured in the book.
Book signing at Benton Harbor, Michigan October 9,...
Please stop by to meet the Author and Photographer of Sticks’n’Skins, Jules Follett, on Saturday, October 9 from 3:00-5:00pm. Jules will also be signing books, available for purchase, at the Ferris Music Center located at 215 East Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI. Beer & wine will be served.
Sticks'n'Skins Book signing October 8 at Notre...
Author & Photographer Jules Follett will be at the Hammes Center Bookstore @ Notre Dame, Indiana on October 8 from 1-3 to for a meet & greet book signing.
September 2010
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Come visit the Sticks'n'Skins booth in England...
The world tour promotion of the Sticks’n’Skins one-of-a-kind photography book continues in Birmingham England at the UK National Drum Fair for a weekend of drummers specializing in vintage drums, custom drums & percussion….Check it out at www.ukddrumfair.com
Sticks'n'Skins on Detroit news with local drummers...
Action News in Detroit is proud to interview Jules Follett, Sticks’n’Skins author and photographer as well as Detroit’s well known local drummers, Steve Badalament and Johnny “Bee” Badanjek with a couple of special performances by Johnny “Bee”. Enjoy this entertaining interview and music!
THE LONDON DRUM SHOW
Sticks’n’Skins will be at the much anticipated drumming event of the UK, the London Drum Show 2010, in association with Drummer magazine, at the Olympia Conference Center on September 4 & 5, 2010….Be sure to check out the master clinics and live performances by some of the world’s best drummers all weekend, brought together to promote the art of the drumming industry...
July 2010
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The National Rock and Roll Fan Fest...Jul 30 - Aug...
Sticks’n’Skins will be celebrating 50 years of Rock with stars & icons from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Special guest stars and autograph signing at the Sticks’n’Skins exhibit booth on Saturday and Sunday.
The book will be available for purchase all weekend long, save on shipping and get drummers signatures while...
Fox News in Boston interviews and discusses the...
Sticks’n’Skins is THE book about the drumming community…..check out the interview with Fox News in Boston and see why this book is so popular with drummers, musicians, collectors as well as the educators in the music industry!
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/sticks-n-skins-04202010
June 2010
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The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) ...
Sticks’n’Skins author/publisher will be at this benefit to support the fabulous TRAP educational program (using drums & percussion for people with disabilities), along with many of the featured drummers in the Sticks’n’Skins book including Eddie Tuduri,Danny Seraphine,Chad Wackerman,Martin Fera,Walfredo Reyes Sr.,Luis Conte,Dion Cornejo and many other fine musicians...
May 2010
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Sticks'n'Skins book signing at Cape Breton's...
Be sure to stop by the Sticks’n’Skins booth at the Cape Breton International Drum Festival in Nova Scotia, one of the world’s premier drumming & percussion events. This outstanding book will be available for purchase and a great time to have many of the featured drummers and the author personalize and autograph your book!
Sticks'n'Skins will be attending Drumstrong,...
Stop by the Sticks’n’Skins booth at the planet’s longest & continuous rhythm ‘drum-a-thon’ ever held on May 15 & 16 in Weddington, NC for this Drumstrong charity event which raises funds for cancer research & cures.
Sticks 'n' Skins book signing at 20th Annual...
Join Sticks ‘n’ Skins and featured artists Bun E Carlos, Denny Seiwell, Greg Potter, Danny Seraphine and Billy Ward at the Chicago Drum Show, the world’s largest & longest running vintage drum show.
Sticks 'n' Skins book presented to the Country...
Jules Follett, author and publisher of Sticks n Skins presents the book to Carolyn Tate, at the Country Music Hall of Fame on May 10, 2010
Sticks 'n' Skins book signing at Fork's Drum...
This past May 5 Fork’s Drum Closet in Nashville hosted an artist signing for Sticks ’N’ Skins, a new photography book about the world of drumming. The players who attended the autograph session were Vince Barranco, Tommy Wells, Zoro, Ron Tutt, Gary Forkum, Buddy Harman Jr., Rich Redmond, Mike Marsh, Pino Squillace, Harry McCarthy, Billy Mason, Dave McAfee, Pat McInerney, Craig Krampf, Jack Bruno,...
