Tonight! Mad Crush At The Evening Muse!

 Tonight! Check out Mad Crush at The Evening Muse!! With the Lemon Sparks opening! The music begins at 7:30pm. See you there, and see you there again for Todd Johnson's album release party on December 21st.

-Daniel 

December 19, 2024

Avett Brothers Mignonette Album On Vinyl

I just learned that the recent reissue of the Avett Brothers' Mignonette album has a bunch of previously unseen photos from yours today, dating from 2002 to 2004.

Enjoy. That is all. Over.

-Daniel

December 17, 2024

Events And More From The Past Week

This week. Photographed two to four events a day, including the Good Friends and Good Fellows luncheon, Duke Endowment 100th anniversary gala, lots of holiday parties, one surprise wedding, and was interviewed by Terry Hudson for his rbeatz.com show. Links to that coming soon.

And saw the release of Late Night Love Sessions, the epic album by Todd Johnson & The Revolver. Co-produced it, photographed it. See you at the release party at the Evening Muse this coming Saturday.

More coming this week. See you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

December 15, 2024

Where To Find Me Online

 danielcoston.com (current blog with interviews and photos)

danielcostonphotography.com (my old site with archives)

danielcostonmusicphotos.com (archive for music photos)

danielcoston.photoreflect.com  (site for Charlotte event photos)

@danielcostonphotos (instagram)

Daniel Coston, of facebook.

email at daniel.coston at gmail dot com. 

Thank you,

-Daniel

Out Tonight! Late Night Love Therapy, by Todd Johnson & The The Revolvers

 Out now. Right now. The epic Late Night Love Therapy, by Todd Johnson & The Revolvers. I co-produced this record over the last two-plus years, as we put together some of the best musicians in Charlotte for three different records, all rolled into one. Check it out at the link below, and wherever you find good music.

If you played on this record, thank you. If you enjoy this record, thank you. It's been a journey, but this is some of the best music I've gotten to oversee, and it stands as a testament to what good music and friends are capable of.

Come out to Todd's album release party at The Evening Muse on December 21st. See you there, and see you on the road.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lMNfHAIfuPudu21EP0Pf_wQDiFHATltSE

-Daniel

December 13, 2024

Last Week's Events

 This past week. Whew.

Two to four events a day, including new photos for the Mecklenburg County Commission, events for Women Executives, Right Moves For Youth, Bank Of America, Wing Haven Gardens, Duke Endowment, Baby Bundles, Gantt Center gala, and many more. Also finished the text for my next book (more soon), and got the paperwork finished for my next record production (more news on that next month).

And we two weeks away from the Todd Johnson album release party at The Evening Muse on December 21st! Spread the word!

And still there'll be more....

Stay tuned, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

December 8, 2024

Last Week's Events

Thursday, photographed three events, including Mitchell Kearney's exhibit opening at the McColl Center. Friday, photos of Carolina Business Review, interviewed founding Gladiolas member Earl Gainey in Lancaster, SC, then back to Charlotte to photograph May Pang at Coffey & Thompson Gallery. Saturday, photos of the Thomas Clark memorial at the Gantt Center, Bella Notte gala, and Bruce Cockburn at the Neighborhood Theatre.

RIP Colin Petersen, Shel Talmy and Reese McHenry, true forces in music and in life. While we are here, create art and love as much as you can.

See you in the stars, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 17, 2024

Peter Holsapple Talks About The Move's Shazam Album

 I was gonna re-post this article by Peter Holsapple about the Move's Shazam album, and then I noticed that it was my photo that leads the article. Hello Susie!

https://www.villagevoice.com/peter-holsapple-of-the-dbs-is-moved-by-shazam/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGrhFZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUgCKqaXA0SUVsdTl0Ag9DGdoDURpYECDjCZ6mGGVaMg3nH59B30BV0JnQ_aem_WlXty_Tj3T5hvsuVZfOx7w

-Daniel

November 22, 2024

One Month From Todd Johnson Release Party

We're one month away from Todd Johnson's album release party. December 21st, The Evening Muse. Doors at 7pm, and the trouble begins soon after. Spread the word, and check out Todd's Making Noise podcast for the premiere for one of the songs I co-produced, "AlgoRhythm." Spread the word, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 23, 2024

Last Weekend's Photos

 This past week, lots of events to photograph, and interviews for my next book. Friday, three events, including Sixpence None The Richer at Neighborhood Theatre. Saturday, photos on one First In Families event, Charlotte Youth Symphony concert, one 50th birthday party at Duke Mansion, Gillian Albinski's 55th birthday party at Neighborhood Theatre, and JazzArts alumni concert. Sunday, photos of Dot Lorenz' 101th birthday party.

Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone. See you again soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 25, 2024

Recent Event Photos

Hello-

Looking for some of my recent event photos? Jog on over to-

danielcoston.photoreflect.com

for lots and lots of recent event pics.

Thank you, and happy holidays,

-Daniel

November 25, 2024

Todd Johnson Album Release Party, December 21, 2024

We are six weeks away from Todd Johnson's album release and bon voyage party at The Evening Muse on December 21st. This album features some of the best musicians one can find, and this show promises to be an unforgettable evening. Spread the word.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-johnson-release-party-send-off-show-tickets-1075907280639?aff=odwdwdspacecraft&fbclid=IwY2xjawGgvvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTelBD3xmoJY9Z_CBe-Hcx1ZhqC9gBBSCdpIAhfy_7sf7dpLO1Rs4kUt2g_aem_rHzfUqVPfsXxOHX3gbDRbg

-Daniel

November 12, 2024

Veteran's Day

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans, my uncle Doug (who just celebrated a birthday), US Navy veteran Donald Coston (WWII, 1944-45), and to US Army Staff Sgt. George King (1940-45). A salute from your friend and fan.

-Daniel

Novrmber 11, 2024

Last Weekend's Photos

Friday, photos of one Carolina Business Review taping, and Inreach's 50th anniversary gala.

Saturday, photos of Laura Boosinger at the The Earl Scruggs Center, my mom's birthday party (Love you Mom, bushels and bushels), Foundation For Tomorrow gala, Opera Carolina event, Mint Fall Ball, and Bill Murray at the Neighborhood Theatre.

Sunday, back to the Neighborhood Theatre for Reeve Coobs and Lindsay Planer's wedding, with guest appearances by Chris Stamey, Peter Holsapple,, Jeff Crawford and a host of fabulous people.

Lots coming soon. See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 11, 2024

Last Weekend's Photos

 Friday, photos of Toast: A Tribute To Bread at the Macon Opera House in Macon, GA. Saturday, photos of the Ties & Tails gala at the Revelry, and the Holy Angels NC gala at Charlotte Catholic.

My thanks to everyone that took part in, or watched the Rusty Barkley tribute today in Mooresville. The good ones sadly do not live forever, but the love and lives that we share do. Here's to you, Rusty, until the next time I photograph you.

Love to all, see you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 3, 2024

Events Last Week

Tuesday, photos of the Isabella Santos Foundation brunch, and X with Jimbo Mathus at the Neighborhood Theatre.

Wednesday, oversaw vocal overdubs for the session (for now) of the Phil Lee and Mannish Boys album, then photos of the OliviaStrong witches walk, Shel Atkins' book launch at Park Road Books, Fabfest wrap party at Resident Culture, and Andrea Bocelli at the Belk Theater.

Lots going on. See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

October 31, 2024

RIP Phil Lesh

A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through.

RIP Phil. See you in the stars.

-Daniel

October 25, 2024

Photo of Phil 2001 Daniel Coston

Recent Events, October 20th

 This past week. Whew.

Photographed anywhere from two to events a day for the past week, produced two songs to round out Phil Lee's forthcoming album with the Mannish Boys, finished work on another album for release in the coming months, and got to listen to a lost album from a 60s artist that I recently helped in locating. Ah, the thrill of listening to recordings that you never thought you would, as you feel the late-night rush of exhilaration and sleep deprivation.

And so much more, which I hope to tell you about soon.

Here's to those traveling faster than the speed of life. See you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

October 20, 2024

Avett Photo In Inreach Gala auction

Hello friends and The Avett Brothers fans. I have donated a print of a 2004 photo of the Avetts to this year's Inreach 50th anniversary gala auction. This posed pic comes from the promo shoot for the Mignonette album, and is a favorite of mine.

All money raised goes to Inreach. Check it out at the link below, and spread the word.

https://live.classy.org/register/inreach-50th-gala/0422be2e-34a0-476d-b10f-e0cee8bd068d?fbclid=IwY2xjawGYfIdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSQM3wSWSWzku9zjZoCtE1BaCGvtXqyU7gwwdUqBskS7AtbCb2LCtib56w_aem_p3bgYoTPYjPKuCrMGu-nSg

-Daniel 

November 6, 2024

New Todd Johnson Record That I Co-Produced

For those that have been asking about my recent record productions, Todd Johnson has kicked off a new episode of his Making Noise podcast with the debut of one of the songs that I produced with Todd and Dan Hood. Todd will be debuting the new album, Late Night Love Therapy Sessions, at the The Evening Muse on December 21st. You should be there.

This has been a three year project with Todd, and I can't wait for you to hear what this record sounds like. Stay tuned, and go to makingnoisepod.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts for this new episode.

-Daniel

October 13, 2024

The Last Few Days

Friday, two TV appearances on local TV for Fabfest, bringing in Fabfest authors from the airport, and photographing the Tosco Beatles tribute concert at Knight Theater.

Saturday, host author panels at Fabfest, interview Gregg Bissonette, and take everyone's photo. Saturday evening, photographing the Wing Haven gala, RSS gala, and Tony Kishman at the Knight Theater to close out Fabfest.

Sunday morning, taking authors back to the aiport, photographing billboards for the NC Music Hall Of Fame in different locations, photographing one concert at Mary Shumway's house, and Sam On Sunday at The Evening Muse..

And still there'll be more.

See you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

October 7, 2024

It's Fabfest Week!

 It's Fabfest week! Come see me and many others the next few days-

Thursday, Oct. 3- A Hard Day's Night screening at Independent Picture House. Our friend Bruce Spizer will be talking about the movie at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm. A brief talk with myself and Bruce will follow the film.

Friday, Oct. 4th- Tosco Music Beatles tribute concert at Knight Theater, show at 7:30pm. Look for me lurking in the shadows with my camera.

Saturday, Oct. 5th- It's the Fabfest spectacular! Back at the Parr Center at CPCC from 10am to 5pm. I'll be hosting a brief author's panel at 10:30am, hosting authors upstairs from 11am to 2pm, interviewing Gregg Bissonette on the main stage at 2pm, and then closing out the fest with our Beatle Brains discussion at 3:30pm. I'll then be back to my aforementioned lurking at the Knight Theater for the Live And Let Die show, which hits the stage at 8pm.

Info link below. See you there, and see you on the road.

www.fabfestcharlotte.org

-Daniel

RIP Pete Rose

When my mom was a child, my grandfather would take her and the family to Geneva Cubs baseball games. In 1960, there was a new player on the Cubs, and my grandfather would point at that player and say, "He's going to do something." That player was Pete Rose.

For all the discussions about Pete that will take place, I just hope that there's a place up there where my grandfather can watch Pete circle the bases again. That's all.

Is this heaven? Yes. And Geneva, NY.

Safe travels, Pete. Here's to you, kid.

-Daniel

September 30, 2024

Last Weekend's Events

 Last week, two days of photographing the Echo Foundation gala events, multiple gallery openings, social events, Chairmen Of The Board in Matthews, NC, and photographing a two week old baby.

Saturday, photos of the Mint Pottery Market, family event in Mooresville, Cast Iron Filter in Davidson, back to Charlotte for Tablao Flamenco, and The Mike Strauss Band and Donna Duncan at the Tipsy Burro.

Sunday, travel to Winston-Salem to complete one phase of a recent archival project (so much to tell you about this one, soon), then back to Charlotte for the dbs and Wilde Green.

Monday, photos of the Muggsy Bogues Foundation golf tourney, and the Allegro Golf tourney. Tuesday, photos of the Dress For Success luncheon, one video shoot, and the Beach Boys at Music With Friends.

Nearly a week away from Fabfest! October 4 and 5! www.fabfestcharlotte.org. See you there, see you soon, and see you on the road.

RIP Kris Kristofferson

Sunday morning coming down. RIP to Kris Kristofferson, one of the most distinctive voices, and photographable faces I ever had the good fortune to see and hear. I always said that if Mr. Cash wasn't available to narrate my life story, then Mr. Kristofferson would've been just as good.

Until then, good sir, see you in the stars.

-Daniel

September 29, 2024

New Goldmine Article On Dane Donohue And His New Album

 https://www.goldminemag.com/music-history/yacht-rock-dane-donohue-on-overlooked-star-filled-1978-album-and-new-re-lease

-Daniel

September 10, 2024

Out This Week!

Out this week! A couple of great releases that feature the work of yours truly.

LA Rainbow, the first album in 46 years by Yacht Rock legend Dane Donohue, is out this week on Japan’s P-Vine Records. If you know Dane’s story, you know how massively cool it was to take the interior photos for the album with Dane this past July. Stay tuned for some more Dane Donohue stuff, as well.

Honest Effort, the new album by Time Sawyer, is now ready for your ears. I shot the interior B&W photos on film, using the same battered Canon AE-1 camera I’ve used all of these years. And yes, I need to do more of that again, so my thanks to Sam and TS for putting George back in action. 

See you at the record store, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

September 6, 2024

The Past Week

This past week. Sunday to Thursday, photos of the Miss May Tea in Huntersville, NC, one Blumenthal event, and two others in Charlotte and Monroe.

Thursday, honored to be a pallbearer at Maurice Williams' funeral, and photos of Larry Carlton at Middle C Jazz. Friday, photos of one Carolina Business Review taping, honored Jan Barley's 90th birthday with a tea and lunch in Monroe, back to Charlotte for photos of the Dine & Shine gala, and The Popes at The Evening Muse.. Saturday, photos of the Great Gatsby Gala, and the Charlotte Folk Society concert, and photos of an Opera Guild event this afternoon in Mooresville.

And much more to tell you about soon.

If you're reading this, thank you. Love to all, and I hope to see you somewhere soon, be it on the road, or somewhere in front of my camera.

-Daniel

August 18, 2024

RIP Bill Flowers

Tuesday morning, honored to be a pallbearer and speak at Bill Flowers' memorial service. So good to see so many Milestone veterans there, and I know that there were many more that wished that they were there. You were there, in spirit.

To those that asked for photos, I generally do not post photos of funerals or memorials, but if you would message me, I will send you a link.

Tonight, the Passing Show returns to the American Legion World Series in Shelby, NC, then the Big Star Radio City show at the Cat's Cradle. Come say hello. This traveler is a little worn out, yet still grateful for the journey.

I know that I referenced the Undertones and MC5 this morning, but this is the song for today. Here's to all the fellow Carnival Kids on the road, and on the Great Highway. See you soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9hl1XW-N3s

-Daniel

August 20, 2024