Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Storytellers Night At Jesse Brown's, February 2nd, 6pm to 8pm

Hello all-

Just a reminder that I'll be speaking at Jesse Brown's Outdoors at 6pm on Thursday, February 2nd. It's a free event, and I'll be speaking for twenty minutes about my adventures in photography and music. All of my books will be available. Come by and say hello, and hope to see you there.
-Daniel
January 31, 2017


Dave Long Tribute Concert, Charlotte, NC, January 29, 2017

Dave Long Tribute Concert
Comet Grille
Charlotte, NC
January 29, 2017
All photos 2017 Daniel Coston















-Daniel
January 31, 2017

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Last Day Of Fu's Tattoos Photo Show

Hello-

January 29th is the last day for my show at Fu's Tattoo Parlor, featuring my photos of the Milestone Club alongside the work of the late Chris Radok. My thanks to everyone that saw this show at Fu's, or at the Levine Museum.

Best wishes,
-Daniel
January 29, 2017

Tift Merritt Photo, Chapel Hill, NC, January 20, 2017

Tift Merritt
Playmakers Theater
Chapel Hill, NC
January 20, 2017
Photo copyright 2017 Daniel Coston

-Daniel
January 28, 2017

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Nina Simone Birthplace Photo

Nina Simone Birthplace
Tryon, NC
January, 2017
Photo copyright 2017 Daniel Coston

-Daniel
January 26, 2017

One More Double Door Items Auction

Hello all-

There is going to be one more weekend of items sold from the Double Door Inn. Go by this weekend, and check the club's Facebook page for more info. Thanks,
-Daniel
January 25, 2017

Sinners & Saints Photos, Charlotte, NC, January 21, 2017

Sinners & Saints
Visulite Theater
Charlotte, NC
January 21, 2017
All photos copyright 2017 Daniel Coston


-Daniel
January 25, 2017

Hot Club Of San Francisco Photo, Charlotte, NC, January 19, 2017

Hot Club Of San Francisco
McGlohon Theater
Charlotte, NC
January 19, 2017
Photo copyright 2017 Daniel Coston

-Daniel
January 25, 2017

Monday, January 23, 2017

Come By The Library's Presenter Showcase, January 24th

Hello all-

On January 24th, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is holding their annual presenter showcase for people that are interested in hiring people like myself to speak at their library. The presentation will be from noon to 3pm at the indoor shelter of William Davie Park, on Matthews-Mint Hill Road. See you there, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
January 23, 2017

Promo Poster For Documentary That Features My Photos

If you look closely at the interviews, you'll also see me sitting behind the Friendship Nine.
-Daniel
January 23, 2017



Sunday, January 22, 2017

Me On The Carolina Outdoors Show

Were you listening to WBT radio yesterday morning at 5:30am? Then you heard me on Bill Bartee’s Carolina Outdoors Show. And here it is again, as a podcast. Hear me for eight minutes on the show, and then hear me talk at the Carolina Outdoors talk at Jesse Brown’s at 6pm on February 2nd. Free event, and lots of conversation. See you on the road, thank you Bill, and see you at the podium.


-Daniel
January 22, 2017

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Scruggs Center Concert Photos, Shelby, NC, January 14, 2017

Scruggs Center Concert Photos
Malcolm-Brown Auditorium
Shelby, NC
January 14, 2017
All photos copyright 2017 Daniel Coston








-Daniel
January 18, 2017

News On The Double Door Inn Auctions, From Their FB Page

On Saturday and Sunday January 21st and 22nd from 1pm-4pm the Double Door will have a silent auction and sale of pictures on the walls as well as other memorabilia. We will still be taking pre orders for 5x5 pieces of the stage, all will be labeled, numbered, and come with a certificate of authenticity. In the future we will be offering 18x24 pieces of the stage for musicians to make peddle boards for there effects. Sale will be cash only, hope to see you there.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

RIP Dave Long

For years, Dave Long was a key part of the Charlotte music community. Photographer, musician, organizer. Dave’s place in Charlotte music history has assured the day that he loaned Pat Walters his 12-string to play on the Paragons recording of “Abba”, and ended up playing tambourine on the song. He was the first person to book shows at the Double Door, and booked the Dixie Dregs there in 1976, the first big show in a venue that became world famous. His photos of local musicians would later fill the walls of the Double Door, and many other places, including the cover of my NC 1960s book. In later years, he recorded a number of projects and posted them on Youtube, featuring many of the musicians that had come up with him in the Charlotte music scene. 

Dave Long left us yesterday to find the next great gig in the sky. While I am glad that he is no longer in ill health, there is a void for many of us that knew him, played with him, worked with him, or inspired by him. Dave left so much behind, that one can say that he will truly not leave us for a long time to come. I will not be the first to say this, or the last, but thank you, Dave. For being here, and your time among us. Sail on, sailor. 
-Daniel
January 12, 2017

Update On The Past Few Days

Lots of writing the past few days. Work started on two books. Lots of interviews done for the next few issues of Tangents. Photos of a few events, and photos of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven at Neighborhood Theatre. After years of wanting to do so, I finally watched all of Ann King Posman's 1999 interview with my grandfather without getting choked up. Because I decided to transcribe the whole thing. Good to see you again, ol' kid. Miss you. Tomorrow, the photo freight train stops at one private event, and Time Sawyer's show at Summit Coffee. Life is short. Let's get started, again. See you on the road.
-Daniel
January 11, 2017

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

More Double Door Inn Photos On My New Site

Hello all-

I've added photos from the final blues jam, and Blues Society Meeting, and the last Spongetones NYE show at my new photo page, danielcostonmusicphotos.photoreflect.com. Thank you, and see you on the road,
-Daniel
January 9, 2017

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

FB Page For Fu's Tattoos Opening This Friday

https://www.facebook.com/events/365694440469260/

-Daniel
January 4, 2017

Milestone Photo Show Opening At Fu's Tattoos This Friday, January 6th

Hello All-

If you missed the recent show at the Levine Museum Of The New South on the Milestone Club, the show will re-open at this Friday night at Fu's Tattos on North Davidson Street for a month-long run. Come by Friday night, say hello, and check out the work of myself and the late Chris Radok of this Charlotte institution. The show opening is from 6pm to 10pm.

See you there, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
January 4, 2017

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Double Door Inn, Final Night Photos, Charlotte, NC, January 2, 2017

Double Door Inn
Final Night
Charlotte, NC
January 2, 2017
All photos copyright 2017 Daniel Coston

Let the earth bear witness.
They shall be remembered forever.
They shall be alive forever.

































































































 -Daniel
January 3, 2017