POTSDAM — Music fans and regional history buffs alike can now take a deep dive into one of northern New York’s most enduring rock-and-roll legends. 

COVER TO COVER: The Double Axel Story is a new book that traces the full arc of the band Double Axel, which has been electrifying stages and entertaining generations of fans across the North Country and beyond since 1971.

Published through Kindle Direct Publishing, the book is now available for purchase on Amazon in both hardcover and paperback editions.

Cover to Cover tells the full story of Double Axel — from their early days playing school dances and local bars, to sharing larger stages and earning a loyal following throughout the region and beyond. With more than five decades of uninterrupted performances, Double Axel’s legacy is unmatched in upstate New York. The book features behind-the-scenes anecdotes, rare photos, fan stories, and a detailed look at the band’s evolving lineup, music style, and cultural impact.

Based in Potsdam, New York, Double Axel is currently comprised of Alex Vangellow, Frank Johns, and Rob Zolner — a trio of seasoned musicians who continue to keep the band’s high-energy sound alive and well.  While others have been involved along the way, these individuals were the original members and remained with the group for its entire existence.

Adding depth and personal insight to the book is a heartfelt Foreword by Wally Siebel, an accomplished musician, former co-owner of Northern Music and Video, and respected community leader in Potsdam. His unique perspective sheds light on the band’s roots and their significance to the regional music scene.

“This book isn’t just about a band,” said author John Fallon. “It’s about a community, a sound, and a spirit that’s lasted through changing times, musical trends, and personal milestones. Double Axel has been the soundtrack to countless lives in northern New York — and now that story is finally being told in full.”

Whether you’re a longtime fan, a music historian, or someone discovering the band for the first time, COVER TO COVER offers an engaging look at a true rock-and-roll institution.

Availability:
 COVER TO COVER: The Double Axel Story is available now on Amazon in hardcover and paperback formats. Visit https://tinyurl.com/5x7bxaxa to order a copy online.


About the Author:
 John Fallon is the principal at FALLON + Associates LLC, a fundraising and research consulting company based in Indiana. He spent several years living in New York’s North Country serving as President of SUNY Potsdam and became familiar with the impact of Double Axel during this period.  Other books by Fallon include “The Gatesville General Store,” a series of humorous fictional stories published under the name J. Fallon about a gaggle of cranky southern Indiana octogenarians who gather weekday mornings over coffee to discuss world politics, sports, family matters and other subjects.  Mostly what they do is engage in general tomfoolery.