Events From The Past Week

 This week. Stand by.

Monday and Tuesday, finish work on books 11 and 12, archival work for another project, send off audio tapes to move a long running music project along, and photos of Mike Strauss, Justin Fedor, and Troy Conn at .

Wednesday, photos of a ReadCLT event, one Freedom School Partners event, a Ryan & Woody show at the Trail House, one Zoom call for work on a University archive donation, and an interview with a member of a 1960s band, where I said I would see if I could line up a label deal for their band.

Thursday, confirm my first photo exhibit in Charlotte in some time, opening at ArtsPlus on August 29th (more soon), line up a label deal for that 1960s band from Wednesday (Ta-da!), and photos of Charly Lowry at in Shelby, NC.

Friday, more archival work, driving to Lexington, NC to photograph Ken Knox and Chairmen Of The Board, then back to Charlotte for the Doubting Thomas/Shake The Dust show at the .

Saturday, drive to Chapel Hill to photograph recording their next next album, then back to Charlotte to photograph The Soul Of Philanthropy exhibit opening, and the Burnett Sisters at the gathering.

And still there'll be more....

Life is happening. Hang in there, create and love as much as you can through darkness and light, and Shine On, Brightly.

See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

July 13, 2025

Roundtable Interview With Bruce Spizer And Ivor Davis

 So what does one do for July 4th? Talk with others about the Beatles. As you do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9yRZ1k7pU

-Daniel

July 4, 2025

Recent Events

Wednesday, photographed and his All Starr Band. Thursday, photos of the Ace The Stigma event at Olde Providence Racquet Club, one Little League baseball tournament, and the Mod 60s at the Albemarle, NC Train Station.

Friday, photos of Peter White at Middle C Jazz, the Charlotte Symphony at the McQuire Nuclear Station, one little league baseball tournament, and at Stooge's. Saturday, photos of the Sound Of Music screening at the Carolina Theater, interview and photos with Danny Hutton and Three Dog Night, and then photos of the Carolina Farm Feast.

Sunday, photos of Ace The Stigma's closing day events, out to High Point to visit longtime friends Michael and Nellie, then to Greensboro to photograph the NSMA opening reception. And then back to Charlotte for the Charlotte Symphony's Celebrate America event.

Monday, back to Greensboro for the NSMA convention and awards gala. Ever wonder what it was like to get trapped in a revolving door by Mike Tirico's luggage? I no longer have to wonder.

Love to all my friends down here, and up there. Safe travels all, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

July 1, 2025

Psychedelic Baby Magazine About The Beckies Reissue

 https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2025/06/the-beckies-50-years-later-better-late-than-never.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawLg-bpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1NWZyZ0dNY3JycUVsSWZpAR7D97olt9Zr5j13PkbxwtfKcg1_KF8dg8anbvBP4VCjvZiaiGrYIRd2CQu9Ag_aem_hY8GCP_i-WDCkqamvraW8A

-Daniel

June 29, 2025

New Article I Wrote And Photographed About Sam On Someday

 https://southparkmagazine.com/sam-on-someday-music-series-strikes-a-chord-with-audiences/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLg-URleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1NWZyZ0dNY3JycUVsSWZpAR7D97olt9Zr5j13PkbxwtfKcg1_KF8dg8anbvBP4VCjvZiaiGrYIRd2CQu9Ag_aem_hY8GCP_i-WDCkqamvraW8A

-Daniel

June 27, 2025

Rick Reil And Grip Weeds Interview With Plastic EP

Rick Reil is not only one of the leaders of the badass Grip Weeds, he was also the drummer from 2010 of 2013 for a remarkable dream called the Left Banke. I documented as much of that dream as I could.

It's time that Rick and I got caught up to present day, with the help of Plastic EP.

Enjoy.

-Daniel

June 24, 2025

Weekend's Events

Last week, photos of a Low Groves session in Kernersville, NC, delivering photos for an exhibit that will take place in Mebane this fall (more news soon), two video shoots, photos of the McColl Park dedication, Shepherd Center luncheon, Latin American Coalition, JazzArts Charlotte concert, and several more events.

Sunday, photos of the Martha Bassett show with Secret Monkey Weekend in Clemmons, NC, then back to Cornelius, NC for On The Border at Boatyard LKN, and Pluto For Planet at Tropicana LKN.

Lots going on. Thank you all for the comments about Lou Christie. Love your friends and family as much as you can, for the world spins too fast.

See you all soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

June 23, 2025

RIP Lou Christie

 A couple of of years ago, I came home and found a message on my answering machine. "Hi Daniel, its Lou Christie. I want to talk to you about helping me with some things." He and Marg Finn had been working on a remarkable autobiography, and he wanted to see if I could help him land a book deal.

All these years later, Lou dreamed big. He had continued to write and record, and regularly hosted an online radio show. Talking to him on the phone was a lot of fun. Not only was it Lou Christie, he talked like someone who had lived in New York his entire life, which he had. No matter how long I live in North Carolina, if I hear the voice of a New Yorker, I fell like I'm home again.

We nearly got close to a book deal a couple of times, before the industry took a turn. All the while, Lou kept re-writing the book. When we last spoke a few months ago, I had found a publisher that I, and others thought would be perfect, but one that would only work with literary agents. I gave him the info on who to contact, and how to do so. I had been meaning to call him for the past several weeks to see how he was doing.

Safe travels, Lou. I'd known you through song my entire life, but it was great to know you in the past few years. I really wish that I had gotten to see you in person, and that I had gotten you that elusive book deal. It's a great book, and I will keep working to see if I can find a way to have your story told.

Until the next high note, Lou, see you in the stars.

-Daniel

June 19, 2025

New Interview With Plastic EP and Kurt Reil Of The Grip Weeds

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpM5rz2ybQU

-Daniel

June 17, 2025