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

Jamie Laval Photo, Cornelius, NC, November 7, 2021

Jamie Laval & Amber Clemens

house concert

Cornelius, NC

November 7, 2021

Photo copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

November 12, 2021

North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame Induction Photos, October 21, 2021

North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Gem Theater

Kannapolis, NC

October 21, 2021

All photos copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

November 12, 2021

Kim Richey Photo, Charlotte, NC, October 23, 2021

Kim Richey 

Neighborhood Theatre

Charlotte, NC

October 23, 2021

Photo copyright 2021 Daniel Coston

-Daniel

November 12, 2021

Here's To Shutting Up Now Out

Hello all-

Here's To Shutting Up, the 2001 album that I photographed for Superchunk, is now available as a 20 year anniversary reissue, complete with demos and other goodies. I'm proud to have been a part of this record, so please check out the release at mergerecords.com.

Best wishes,

-Daniel

November 12, 2021

Veteran's Day 2021

 I've been meaning to do a longer post about recent events, but this post demanded attention.

This past Sunday, I went out to the airshow in Monroe, NC. It was great to see it again, after the ongoing blip in time known as 2020. I saw lots of planes, friends I hadn't seen in years. But I have come to realize why I go to events like the airshow. I'm looking for my grandfathers.

Both of my grandfathers served in WWII. My dad's father, Don Coston, served in the Navy on the USS Conbarre, which survived a torpedo attack. My mom's father, George King, was a founding member of the 9th Division, and was part of the campaigns in Africa, Italy and D-Day. It was with him that I went to Army reunions in the 1990s, and remains a huge influence on my life.

I saw and hear both of them as I walk through all of the WWII displays. Walking through the transport plane that flew over Normandy the same day that George went ashore. All of the comments that would have made, and their occasional cursing. Yes, I hear that, too, guys. I hear you.

Recently, I discovered a home movie from 1948 that includes my dad's parents. There's Don, with a full head of hair and a cigar in hand, leaning over my father, who was just six weeks old. Here he is, a few years removed from the war. Moving forward, but those days were always a part of their lives. And in so doing, became part of mine.

Happy Veteran's Day to all that served, and those that carry their stories. See you again soon, ol' kids. At the next airshow, and in the stars.

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

-Daniel

November 11, 2021

The Last Several Days

 The past week. Photos of Kim Richey at Neighborhood Theatre, trips to the NC mountains, and Statesville, NC. Photos of several events and concerts, including the Charlotte Symphony, and a house concert on Friday night, shows last night in Mooresville and Albemarle, NC, and today's HBCU Battle Of The Bands at Bojangles Coliseum.

I'm back on Daniel Sam's show on Monday at 7pm, talking about the Beatles Anthology 2. See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

October 31, 2021