Happy New Year

 Happy New Year, everyone, as the snow again turns into rain...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik2zEZmEJSA

-Daniel

December 31, 2021

New Interview With Ken Evans Of The Fifth Estate

https://www.goldminemag.com/music-history/where-are-they-now-the-fifth-estate

Check out my recent interview with Ken Evans of the Fifth Estate.

-Daniel

December 30, 2021

Christmas Carol Photos, Charlotte, NC, December 15, 2021

Christmas Carol 

Theatre Charlotte

Halton Theater at CPCC

Charlotte, NC

December 15, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 22, 2021

NSMA Photos, Winston-Salem, NC, December 12 and 13, 2021

NSMA 

Winston-Salem, NC

December 12 and 13, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 22, 2022

Kane Brown and Jordan Davis Photos, Charlotte, NC, December 4, 2021

Kane Brown and Jordan Davis 

Spectrum Arena

Charlotte, NC

December 4, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 22, 2021

Circles Around The Sun, Charlotte, NC, November, 2021

Circles Around The Sun 

Visulite Theater 

Charlotte, NC 

November, 2021 

Photo copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 22, 2021

Mipso Photos, Visulite Theater, Charlotte, NC, December 3, 2021

Mipso

Visulite Theater 

Charlotte, NC 

December 3, 2021 

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 21, 2021

Southern Culture On The Skids photos, Charlotte, NC, December 3, 2021

Southern Culture On The Skids

Visulite Theater

Charlotte, NC

December 3, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 21, 2021

Elonzo Photos, Charlotte, NC, December 9, 2021

Elonzo 

Visulite Theater

Charlotte, NC

December 9, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 21, 2021

Preservation Hall All Stars Photos, Charlotte, NC, December 9, 2021

Preservation Hall All Stars 

Booth Playhouse

Charlotte, NC

December 9, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

December 21, 2021

Thank You/Next Shows

My sincere thanks to everyone that came out to, and was a part of last night's Double Door reunion show. It was wonderful to see everyone again.

Tonight, the Neverending Tour passes through JazzArts' event at Crown Station, and the Tosco Holiday Party at Knight Theater. Stay safe out there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

December 20, 2021

Double Door Inn Reunion Show On Sunday

Sunday! Double Door Inn reunion show! Neighborhood Theatre! Lenny Federal Band, and the Mannish Boys! 6pm doors, tickets available at the door! Spread the word, and see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/217549533838644?ref=newsfeed

-Daniel

November 17, 2021

The Last Few Days

Sunday and Monday, photographing the National Sports Media convention and awards gala in Winston-Salem, NC, working and hanging with Neil Leifer, Dick Stockton, Jim Nantz and many others. Tuesday, work on one County Commission meeting, listening to mixes of a new Cyrkle song, then working on photos for the video of another new Cyrkle song.

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

-Daniel

December 15, 2021

Thoughts On The Last Nine Years Photographing The Monkees

 In early 2012, I never thought that I would see the Monkees onstage again. I had given up a photo pass to the band's first show in 2011, due to a work commitment. I'll just see them in the fall, I thought at the time. But time had other ideas. I went so far as to travel four-plus hours to see Micky Dolenz do a half-hour set in Hiawasee, GA, convinced that it was my only chance to hear those songs again.

When the fall tour with Michael Nesmith was announced, that was no question if I was going to see it. The only question was where, and if I could take photos of the show. On November 29th, nearly sixteen years to the day after I saw the Monkees (sans Nesmith) play on my birthday, I photographed the band in Glenside, PA. Those of you that saw that tour know how wondrous it was, witnessing Headquarters, and the whole of the Monkees catalog played live. It was literally a dream come true. Thankfully, there was more to come.

Over the last nine years, through the good graces of Andrew Sandoval, I was enough to photograph the Monkees on several occasions. So many highlights come to mind. Flying to Hollywood to photograph the band's 50th anniversary show in 2016. Dinner with Micky, and Peter Tork in Nashville, discussing music and their plans for their stage show. Witnessing a First National Band show, another impossible mirage come to life. It was not always a perfect ride. Dealing with weekend warrior security in Ohio, and driving ten hours in 2018 to Pennsylvania, only to discover that the show and tour had been cancelled. But if the opportunity came again, I always jumped at the chance to return to that dream.

While I enjoyed photographing the band on this recent final tour, I will always think of photographing the Mike & Micky show in 2019 as my emotional farewell. I was in Ohio to visit my mother-in-law, who had just received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Andrew and the band knew none of this. I just asked if I could photograph their show in Michigan, roughly four hours away. While the band was eager to finish the tour, they gave an emotional show that again that spoke to everything I was feeling in that moment. Some of the best photos of Mike & Micky come from this show. After saying my goodbyes, I made my way back to Ohio through two snowstorms, dodging broken-down cars, and following the ruts on the highway to keep going.

As I approached my mother-in-law's house at 3:30 in the morning, the snow stopped. I had, for just a few minutes, outrun the storm. I pulled into the driveway, and watched as the snowflakes begin to fall on the ground. Time catches up to all of us. But for a moment, we can live and enjoy moments where summers seem endless, and be thankful that while the sun is shining, we surrounded ourselves in the sights and sounds that made our lives better.

I photographed every show as though I may not ever see them again, but in my heart, I always hoped for one more show. As I look back tonight, I am not sad that an era has passed. I am thankful that the dream of the Monkees existed, and for nine years, I was witness to something that, like life, was ever-evolving and ever-changing, but changed my days on this earth for the better. That, and the music, will always be there. Now, and for all of our days to come.

It cannot be part of me, for now it's part of you.

Thank you, Monkees. Thank you Peter, and Mike.

'Til then, goodnight.

-Daniel

December 10, 2021

RIP Michael Nesmith

 Safe travels, Nez. Thank you.

-Daniel

December 10, 2021

Announcing My New Exhibit Of Photos

 In September of 2001, I first photographed the Avett Brothers at Fat City. It wasn't the first time that I had photographed members of the band, and it wouldn't be the last.

Over the last twenty years, I have been witness to, and documented their journey. There's a lot of stories, and a lot of photos from those adventures that have never been told. Until now.

The Avett Brothers have given myself and the Earl Scruggs Center the opportunity to put together A Symphony For The Road, an exhibit featuring my photos from the last 23 years. Nearly all of the photos in this exhibit have never been seen before, and tell a remarkable story. Please join us in February when we open this exhibit at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC.

More information soon. Thank you all, and see you on the road.

http://earlscruggscenter.org/earl-scruggs-center-announces-new-special-exhibition-2/

-Daniel

December 7, 2021

Another Trip Around The Universe

Placating, relating, relaying and reinventing reality since 1972.

-Daniel

November 30, 2021

May A Sad Moment Lead To Better Times

 Like many others, I was heartbroken to see the fire that destroyed much of Jim and Susie Avett's home over the weekend. My first photo and recording sessions with the Avett Brothers were done behind that house, and visiting the homestead from time to time has always been a wonderful memory to return to.

Thankfully, Jim and Susie will rebuild, but any love, support and good vibes you can send to them is greatly appreciated. Bad things happen to good people too many times in this world, but how we respond is how we can again make things better.

-Daniel

November 28, 2021

Genesis Photos, Charlotte, NC, November 20, 2021

Genesis 

Spectrum Center

Charlotte, NC

November 20, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

November 23, 2021

My Review Of The Recent Genesis Concert In Charlotte

 https://clture.org/genesis-charlotte-phil-collins/

My own photos coming in a post to follow.

-Daniel

-November 23, 2021

The Past Week

The last week. Monday through Wednesday, five events, including photos of the Carolina Panthers, and Stacey Abrams. Thursday through Saturday, eight events, including work with the Charlotte Symphony, talking with designer Anna Sui about the Left Banke, photos of Genesis at the Spectrum Center, Mint Museum Fall Ball, and more.

Lots more to come. Happy holidays to all. See you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 21, 2021

RIP Ophelia Garmon-Brown

RIP Ophelia Garmon-Brown. Thank you for all of your years of work, all of our photos and conversations, and being the light that many of us looked to. May your beacon shine forever. See you in the stars, Dr. O.

-Daniel

November 18, 2021

RIP Billy Hinsche

When Billy Hinsche came to Mooresville, NC for a benefit concert in 2009, I was given the task of being his driver. What a fun day, discussing music, stories of the Beach Boys, and so much more. Billy, you did so much, and you've left us all too soon. Sail on sailor. See you in the stars.

-Daniel

November 21, 2021

The Last Couple Of Weeks

 The last two weeks. Whoa.

Photographed multiple galas and events in several cities, several concerts, including last night's Sam On Sunday concert at Petra's, welcomed family members from NY and PA to visit my parents (happy birthday Mom), prepped two big upcoming happenings in the coming weeks (news coming soon), and announced the return of the Double Door Inn reunion concert at the Neighborhood Theatre on December 19th. Tickets are on sale now.

One more big week before the holidays. Here we go. Take care of yourself and others out there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 15, 2021

Double Door Inn Reunion Show, Charlotte, NC, December 19th

 For those of you that have asked when there will be a Double Door Inn reunion show, we are bringing the show back next month to the Neighborhood Theatre. After talking with Nick Karres, we decided to hold the show on December 19th with the Lenny Federal Band, and other special guests to be announced. More soon. Spread the word, and I hope to see you all again soon.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/DOUBLE-DOOR-INN-ANNIVERSARY-REUNION-PARTY/453635?afflky=MaxxMusic

-Daniel

November 12, 2021

RIP Greame Edge of The Moody Blues

Greame Edge

Moody Blues

Belk Theater

Charlotte, NC

2012

Photo copyright 2012 Daniel Coston

UB40 All Stars Photo, 2017, RIP Astro

UB40 All Stars

Knight Theater

Charlotte, NC

2017

Photo copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

RIP Astro

-Daniel

November 12, 2021

Modern Moxie and It's Snakes Photos, Charlotte, NC, November 6, 2021

Modern Moxie and It's Snakes

(with a Andy The Doorbum appearance)

Petra's

Charlotte, NC

November 6, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

November 12, 2021