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<channel><title><![CDATA[Djembe Drums & Skins, Inc - Home]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Home]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:11:04 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[DrumStrong is coming Soon!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/drumstrong-is-coming-soon.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/drumstrong-is-coming-soon.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:51:25 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/drumstrong-is-coming-soon.html</guid><description><![CDATA[DRUMSTRONG 2012 :: MAY 19 &amp; 20R&bull;H&bull;Y&bull;T&bull;H&bull;M is a sneaky thing :: it's been known to find its way across borders, influence cult [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>DRUMSTRONG 2012 :: MAY 19 &amp; 20<br /><br /><strong style="">R</strong><strong style="">&bull;</strong><strong style="">H</strong><strong style="">&bull;</strong><strong style="">Y</strong><strong style="">&bull;</strong><strong style="">T</strong><strong style="">&bull;</strong><strong style="">H</strong><strong style="">&bull;</strong><strong style="">M</strong> is a sneaky thing :: it's been known to find its way across borders, influence cultures and infiltrate our psyche...<br /><br />IT&rsquo;S TIME TO DRUMSTRONG!!! Come out and BANG on something to BEAT cancer! MAY 19 &amp; 20, 2012 with KELLER WILLIAMS (WMDS!), GEORGE PORTER, Jr (Runnin Pardners!), JEFF SIPE, KEVIN 'KalimbaMan' SPEARS, INNER VISIONS, Eyes of the Elders, SciFi and more... <br /><br />DRUMSTRONG events raise awareness and funds for important cancer programs globally through rhythm, funding cancer education, research and survivorship support.<br /><br />Our Family Friendly events share important cancer resources, with full stage featuring world-class performances and fun interactive Drum Circles that have been known to Rock all night long. <br /><br /><br /><span></span>Enjoy stage sets by great artists with an opportunity to play with them in the 30 hour non-stop Drum Circle, witness incredible Spontaneous CombustJams! This year we will set world records .. We are the planet's longest continuous <strong style="">drum&bull;a&bull;thon </strong>:: 30 hour non-stop Drum Circle, Belly Dancing and Yoga!<br /><br />At DRUMSTRONG, individuals and Teams raise per hour drumming Sponsorship Pledges.  All cancers and All populations are represented.<br /><br />Misty Meadows Farm, 455 Providence Rd. S., Weddington, NC. 28173 (Charlotte)<br /><br />$30. per Person :: $50 per Family for the entire weekend. All proceeds benefit local and national cancer organizations.<br /><br />Create or Join a Team or Volunteer for discounted registration.<br /><br /><strong style="">&iexcl;</strong><strong style="">drumming to BEAT cancer!</strong><br /><br /><a title="" style="" href="http://drumstrong.org/main-event" target="_blank">See details and complete line-up @  <strong style="">DRUMSTRONG</strong></a><strong style="">.org </strong><strong style="">and Come out &amp; Play!</strong><br /><br /><strong style="">Saturday &amp; Sunday, May 19 &amp; 20  </strong>rain or SHINE!<br /><br />Drum in honor or memory of someone or for your own fortification and support survivorship. It's YOUR RHYTHM :: YOUR CAUSE<br /><br /><br />Scott L. Swimmer <br /><br /><strong style="">drum</strong><strong style="">STRONG</strong>&trade;Raising awareness and funds for cancer initiatives globally .. through Rhythm :: Drumming to BEAT cancer<br /><br />DrumsForCures, Inc. Founder and President  <br />725 Providence Rd.  #210Charlotte, NC 28207 <a title="" style="" href="mailto:scott@drumstrong.org" target="_blank">scott@drumstrong.org</a> <br /><a title="" style="" href="http://www.drumstrong.org/" target="_blank">http://www.drumstrong.org</a> 704.375.7177 o. 704.996.9170 c.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralounge is NOW! It's the 20th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/paralounge-is-coming.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/paralounge-is-coming.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:45:53 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/paralounge-is-coming.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Its beautiful with lots of performers and great vendors, good workshops!Click here to go to their link!The Paralounge Drum Gathering is a weekend retreat for building community through World Beat rhythm and dance.Percussion  artist, drum circle enthusiast, music teachers and music therapist will  benefit from the educational aspects of World Beat. Each ancient  culture on the pla [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>Its beautiful with lots of performers and great vendors, good workshops!<br />Click here to go to their <a title="" href="http://paralounge.net">link</a>!<br /><span></span>The Paralounge Drum Gathering is a weekend retreat for building community through World Beat rhythm and dance.Percussion  artist, drum circle enthusiast, music teachers and music therapist will  benefit from the educational aspects of World Beat. Each ancient  culture on the planet created percussion and dance as a means of  celebration and ritual. Each instrument holds a lesson in geography,  history and music.<br /><br /> </div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/9726349_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:800px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/9112547_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:800px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/5045524_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1100px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shorty's email]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/shortys-email.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/shortys-email.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:56:59 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/shortys-email.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Shorty has locked himself out of most of his emails. If you need to reach him please use the CONTACT FORM to send him an email. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>Shorty has locked himself out of most of his emails. If you need to reach him please use the <a href="http://www.goatskins.com/contact-us.html">CONTACT FORM</a> to send him an email.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kente Bags]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/new-kente-bags.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/new-kente-bags.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:09:26 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/04/new-kente-bags.html</guid><description><![CDATA[New Large Kente Bags!    [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">New Large Kente Bags! <br /></div>  <div ><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'><table class='wsite-multicol-table'><tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'><tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'><td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'><div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/9477200.jpg?130" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td><td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'><div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/5367400.jpg?182" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Shipment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/new-shipment.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/new-shipment.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:40:40 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/new-shipment.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Yes djembes are coming in from Ghana any day now. Also Djun Djun sets form Ivory Coast and goatskins. Krins from Guinea are here!    [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">Yes djembes are coming in from Ghana any day now. Also Djun Djun sets form Ivory Coast and goatskins. Krins from Guinea are here! <br /></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollywood]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/dollywood.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/dollywood.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:45:30 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/dollywood.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Dollywood Festival of Nations starts Saturday, March 24th, 2012. We will have our booth there once again. If you come to this area, please come see us at this exciting and fun event. You will be able to see our Djembes, percussion instruments, djun djun   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">Dollywood Festival of Nations starts Saturday, March 24th, 2012. We will have our booth there once again. If you come to this area, please come see us at this exciting and fun event. You will be able to see our Djembes, percussion instruments, djun djun<br></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drum Jackets]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/drum-jackets.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/drum-jackets.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:32:29 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/drum-jackets.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Take a look at the new Drum Jackets that I put on the Cases/Straps page. These Djembe/Bougar [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'><table class='wsite-multicol-table'><tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'><tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'><td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; "><font size="3">T</font><font size="3">ake a look at the new Drum Jackets that I put on the <a title="" href="http://www.goatskins.com/cases--straps.html">Cases/Straps</a> page. These Djembe/Bougaraboo backpack style Jackets are handmade in the USA  by one of our customers. They are made of heavy duty tapestry type  upholstery fabric. The opening is a zipper that extends from the top  through the bottom of the well padded bag. </font></div>  </td><td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'><div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/6836045.jpg?143" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairless Goatskins Now in Stock]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/hairless-goatskins-now-in-stock.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/hairless-goatskins-now-in-stock.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:05:52 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/hairless-goatskins-now-in-stock.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Shorty just received a shipment of hairless goatskins. Yea!   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">Shorty just received a shipment of <a href="http://www.goatskins.com/skins-and-hides.html">hairless goatskins</a>. Yea!<br /></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th Annual DCFG Conference]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/7th-annual-dcfg-conference.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/7th-annual-dcfg-conference.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:16:16 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/03/7th-annual-dcfg-conference.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The organizers of the Drum Circle Facilitator's Guild conference did a terrific job of bringing in a  good balance of speakers an [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'><table class='wsite-multicol-table'><tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'><tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'><td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:60%;padding:0 15px'><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">The organizers of the <a title="" href="http://www.dcfg.net">Drum Circle Facilitator's Guild</a> conference did a terrific job of bringing in a  good balance of speakers and activities. We learned about unity in the  community, enhancing participant engagement, learning from the inside  out, working with teens, working with young ones, new ideas and songs.  We even toured Kenya and Cuba. The late night drumming was wonderful and  dreamy. Actually the level of drumming and music was just awesome. I've  said it before it's like listening to dessert all day long. Here are  photos of Shorty conducting his workshop on re-heading a rope tuned drum.</div>  </td><td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:40%;padding:0 15px'><div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/6544621_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:885px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.goatskins.com/uploads/7/9/8/4/7984147/6149682_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1100px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lots of new stock!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/02/lots-of-new-stock.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/02/lots-of-new-stock.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:13:21 -0500</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.goatskins.com/1/post/2012/02/lots-of-new-stock.html</guid><description><![CDATA[We just received a shipment from Ivory Coast. Check out the Ivory Coast Djembes/Shells page to see the gorgeous, new Lenge shells we received. We also have some beautiful Djembes and 6 sets of Djun Djuns (2 sets are already sold and out the door). The long awaited cowhides and  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">We just received a shipment from Ivory Coast. Check out the Ivory Coast <a title="" href="http://www.goatskins.com/ivory-coast-djembes--shells.html">Djembes/Shells</a> page to see the gorgeous, new Lenge shells we received. We also have some beautiful Djembes and 6 sets of <a title="" href="http://www.goatskins.com/djundjuns.html">Djun Djuns </a>(2 sets are already sold and out the door). The long awaited <a title="" href="http://www.goatskins.com/skins-and-hides.html">cowhides</a> and <a href="http://www.goatskins.com/skins-and-hides.html">thick, hairy goatskins</a> came too. <br /><span>While we were struggling with getting the container here, we also received a large shipment of <a href="http://www.goatskins.com/skins-and-hides.html">Djembes from Ghana</a>. We have all sizes including a few minis in stock right now. </span><br /><span></span><br /></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

