https://www.goldminemag.com/music-history/yacht-rock-dane-donohue-on-overlooked-star-filled-1978-album-and-new-re-lease
-Daniel
September 10, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Friday, September 6, 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
Tuesday, August 20, 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
Friday, August 16, 2024
The Underground Garage Festival, 20 Years On
The Underground Garage Festival, twenty years ago today.
I drove through the night from Charlotte, after a client forced me to work late. I got to Randalls Island around 10am, before they even had set up the media check-in. I shot the whole day, all 45 bands, on adrenalin and whatever soda I could get my hands on.
That day is a blur, but I things I do remember. The impending hurricane. The rotating stage that broke, forcing most bands to only play two songs. Talking to Pete Best, and trying to hear his soft voice through the backstage noise. Having Bruce Springsteen cut in front of me to meet the Electric Prunes. Meeting Bo Diddley, Nancy Sinatra, Bob Greun. All of the bands like the Prunes, Pretty Things and Creation that I never thought I'd see.
The last three bands got to do full sets. The New York Dolls, in their only American reunion show at the time. They were amazing, and the photographers decided en masse to not leave the pit after the usual first two songs. We all sat down and enjoyed the show, without saying a word. The Strokes, who were having a bad Doors show moment with their mess of a lead singer. The Stooges. The freaking Stooges. Throughout the day, there had been a large movie camera positioned on the stage for a planned movie of the festival. Halfway through their set, Iggy Pop jumped on top of the camera and rig, and proceeded to hump and ride it for a few minutes. We all cheered.
After the show, and before the hurricane landed in New York, I drove all the way to Delaware before I could find an affordable hotel. I got caught in a traffic jam around Washington, so I pulled off the interstate, found a camera store and processed much of my film. I photographed a Lucinda Williams show as I arrived back in Charlotte, and proceeded to spent the rest of the night scanning and editing pics.
There are times I look back at my life, and I'm still amazed that I did that. I lived for years on a bull-headed idea that if I wanted to be there, then I should be there. There was a big world out there, and I didn't want to miss out. I often was in Charlotte long enough for work, and to buy film for my next shoot. Create, repeat. I'm proud of that kid that went out and did all of that, and that I still have the photos of all of those adventures. Work keeps me in NC more than it did twenty years ago, but that siren call is still there, never too far from earshot.
It's anniversaries like these that remind me to still get out on the road, and create something new. As Mr. Cash said in the liner notes to Unchained, "Sometimes, when the wind howls at night, I still wish I was crazy."
Amen. And play it loud, if it feels right. Given time, it may matter even more.
-Daniel
August 14, 2024
Happy 90th Birthday, Jan Barley
Hello Jan. Today would have been, and will always be your 90th birthday. I've been thinking about you a lot this year. About how much I'm glad that you and Morry didn't have to deal with the craziness of the past few years, while still missing you every day.
Missing running home on Friday nights to talk to you via phone or Zoom. Missing your emails to you, and our friend Blinker, whose personality grew from wanting to have a second childhood with you in my life.
I miss you, and yet you are here. All of your letters and emails. All of your writings, which either reside on this computer, or in boxes nearby. You left so much for us that still ripples through the lives of the ones you loved. And always will.
Happy birthday, wherever you are tonight. And many more.
Love always, from your wayward fan,
--Daniel Coston
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Memorial For Maurice Williams
The memorial for Maurice Williams will be at First Baptist West,1801 Oaklawn Avenue in Charlotte, NC, on Thursday, August 15th, beginning at noon. See you in the stars, Maurice.
-Daniel
August 8, 2024
RIP Maurice Williams
This is the post that I've known for some years that I would have to write, no matter how much I haven't wanted to.
For many years, I've been a fan and friend of Maurice Williams. I knew his songs long before I met him in person. I first photographed him in 2001, when I snuck into a taping of Carolina Calling at the McGlohon Theater. The Observer published my pic of Maurice and Arthur Smith sharing a laugh. Years later, when visiting Maurice at his home, I noticed that he had that photo taped to his wall.
There were so many adventures with Maurice. The night he joined Jackson Browne onstage at the McGlohon Theater to sing "Stay". Tours with a who's who of fellow artists. Hanging at recording sessions at Studio East. Stories of everyone from Otis Redding to Bo Diddley, and much more.
In 2017, Maurice called me and said, "I've always wanted to tell my story," and proceeded to gave me a number of cassette tapes of Maurice telling his life story. In 2020, with the world shut down, I finally put his book together. Maurice would have good days and bad, but he would always tell me that we would finish his book. When he was ready, he would say.
Over the last few years, I would call him to check in, but also tell him about things I had learned. That the Beatles had covered "Stay" in their show for a couple of years. That the Cyrkle played "Stay" to close their 1966 set, right before the Beatles went on stage. About Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty covering "Stay"onstage in 1979. When the Avett Brothers covered "Stay" at their New Year's show in 2022, I called Maurice to tell him, and he told me, "Tell them I said Thank You!" Which I promptly did. I'm so glad that I did all of that.
Someday Maurice, I promise you, your story will be told. None of us live forever, but your music will. I sit here empty at the thought of losing you, unable to call or see you again. That said, I am glad that you are no longer in pain, and you can again move from behind the piano (as Otis Redding told you to do), and can dance and sing again up front for your audience in the sky. In the sky, Lord, in the sky.
My love goes out to Emily, and all of Maurice's friends. We have all lost something, and someone special.
Sometimes, Maurice would smile and say, "You're too much, man." So were you, good sir. So were you.
Save me a spot close to the stage. Until I photograph you again, someday.
Good night, Maurice.
-Daniel
August 7, 2024
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Recent Events
Friday, photos of one taping of Carolina Business Review, one Inreach event, and the Urban League gala at the Westin. Saturday, photos of Anthony Hamilton at the Ballantyne Amp. Happy Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend! Miss you, Papa Bear Coston. See you all soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
August 4, 2024
Pete Best With The Cyrkle Photos, Columbus and Kent, Ohio, July 28 and 29, 2024
Pete Best
The Cyrkle
Valley Dale Ballroom, Columbus, Ohio
Kent Stage, Kent, Ohio
July 28 and 29, 2024
All photos 2024 Daniel Coston
-Daniel
August 4, 2024
The Cyrkle At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio, July 30, 2024
The Cyrkle
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio
July 30, 2024
All photos copyright 2024 Daniel Coston
-Daniel
August 4, 2024
Anthony Hamilton Photos, Charlotte, NC, August 3, 2024
Anthony Hamilton
Ballantyne Amp
Charlotte, NC
August 3, 2024
All photos copyright 2024 Daniel Coston
-Daniel
August 4, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
New Popstar Mania Episode With Plastic EP
New Popstar Mania episode! Robert Zapata of Cannibal & The Headhunters! Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6YhekWdvsg
-Daniel
August 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Touring With Pete Best And The Cyrkle
Sunday and Monday, photos of Pete Best and the Cyrkle in Columbus and Kent, Ohio. Tuesday, toured and photographed the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio with the Cyrkle. Check out my Instagram page, @danielcostonphotos for some pics, as well as some coming soon to this location.
Lots going on, and more coming soon. See you there, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
August 1, 2024
Sunday, July 21, 2024
This Past Week, And More
There were times in recent months where I wished that I could travel more. I think I took care of that in the past week.
Monday, drive to Winston-Salem and Kernersville to tape off tapes and hard drives for an upcoming project. Tuesday, photos of one event in Charlotte, then to Spartanburg for photos of Asia, Focus, Martin Turner and Curved Air at the Spartanburg Auditorium.
Wednesday and Thursday, photos of two events, and Sam On Someday at The Evening Muse. Friday, photos of one event in Charlotte, then to Sugar Grove, NC for the Doc & Rosa Lee Watson festival. Saturday, photos of one event in Charlotte, then back to Sugar Grove for day two of the festival. Today, photos of one event, and trying to catch up on the last week.
Time to hit the road again. Hang in there. See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
July 21, 2024
Sunday, July 14, 2024
This Past Week
This past week. Monday, photos of the Cincinnati zoo, after a few days visiting family in Ohio. Tuesday, back home to photograph one event. Wednesday, drive to Asheville to take temporary possession of the archives of one of my favorite 60s artists for digitization, and found the master tape to a long-lost album while sitting in my backseat. (You will hear more about this.) Then drive to Charlotte to photograph the Back To The Future opening night event, and a Spongetones recording session.
Thursday, photos of Time Sawyer in South Carolina, Thurston Howell Band - A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular in Ballantyne, and Alan Edwards at the The Evening Muse. Friday, photos of the Freedom School Partners Jubilee, and it could be nothing... and much more at the The Milestone Club. Saturday, photos of the Charlotte Folk Society concert at St. Martin's.
Love to all. Hang in there. See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
July 14, 2024
NSMA Photos
Hello all-
Welcome! If you're looking for photos from the recent NSMA conference and awards banquet, you can find them all at danielcoston.photorelect.com. You can find any and all other recent events there, as well.
Enjoy, and see you soon,
-Daniel
July 14, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
This Week
This week. Photos of the Isabella Santos golf tourney, Levine Institute mural display, one private event, three events in two days with Bank Of America, WFAE gala, Inreach Celebration gala, one Freedom School Partners event, coach Roy Williams at Charlotte Touchdown Club, and two tapings of Popstar Mania, my new show with Plastic EP and Nathan Loo.
Hang in there, and try to create something good today. In time, our good words echo beyond us. See you soon, and see you on the road.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Os Mutantes and Sneakers Photos, June 2004
Os Mutantes
Snug Harbor
Charlotte, NC
June 22, 2024
Sneakers
Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
June 23, 2024
-Daniel
New Podcast! With Ed Rising!
Hello all-
Check out Ed Rising's new Pop O Matic podcast, discussing Paul McCartney and One Hand Clapping, and more. Enjoy,
-Daniel
June 26, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXgtUfuCAuw
Recent Events From Early June
Two weeks ago, photographs all around Charlotte, concluding with seven events on June 1st, topped off by Night Ranger in Mooresville, NC. Dare I say it, they were motorin'.
Last week, three days throughout Ohio for Sandra's birthday weekend, exploring old highways and antique stores. Then back to Charlotte for more photos.
This week, two days in Ohio to discuss new projects with Pat and Sandy McLoughlin, and take photos for Yacht Rock legend Dane Donohue's new album, which will be out later this summer. Then back to Charlotte and elsewhere for multiple shoots on Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday, one morning shoot. My evening shoot got cancelled, so I instead photographed Ravi Coltrane at the Jazz Room, Iodine at Tommy's Pub, and Leisure McCorkle, Wilde Green and Fancy Gap at the Visulite Theatre. Saturday, photos of an event in Aiken, SC then back to Charlotte for three more events.
Along the way, also back at work on a couple of new projects. Stay tuned. Still there'll be more.
-Daniel
June, 2024
RIP Maryanne Yerkes
Hello all-
I learned recently that my friend Maryanne Yerkes passed away last year. I worked alongside Maryanne in the theater department at Independence High School, and was part of several of my TV productions during that time. Maryanne was, and will always be a brilliant person in all ways, and I will always be thankful that our paths crossed during that time in our lives.
I know that she is now on to her next adventure, exploring whatever comes next. Down here on earth, this world now seems a little emptier, and an important part of my life has now drifted further out of reach.
Safe travels, Maryanne. Thank you.
-Daniel
June 26, 2024
Check Out My Instagram For Lots Of New Pics
Hello all-
I wanted to let you know that I am posting more of my recent photos over on Instagram, instead of here. Check out lots of new pics over at @danielcostonphotos.
Folks have been asking me to post photos again here, which I will try to do so soon.
See you all again soon,
-Daniel
June 26, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Charlotte Post Panel Discussion!
Just a reminder that I'll be at the Duke Library at Johnson C. Smith at 6pm on Thursday, June 20th, talking about my years photographing for The Charlotte Post. This is a rare chance to talk about a gig that I've enjoyed for the past fifteen years, and I hope to see you there.
-Daniel
June 19, 2024
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Some Love For The New Cyrkle Record
https://www.goldminemag.com/columns/eclectic-discoveries-music-by-davy-jones-the-cyrkle-thee-sinseers-and-more?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1z7c-4wTzSeQ5pQ3ttOVZEKWXVXwHHLMhh9vKdQ2xTC7oWn_jSl-xF-58_aem_AdG2wrBHRWjGYEnsAP_QyCw3PNA2W5nPHAg1QgKb2jjZBtDhPMTXrSve9TKlBlvEtRomf-BGWWtYNCy2rWSxYHK9#gid=ci02dced2470002713&pid=7a057lp_pack_square
-Daniel
June 9, 2024
Blumey Awards
This past week, six days of The Blumey Awards rehearsals, multiple galas, two video shoots, and other events. Congrats to those of you that made a bet with their spouses that I would show up at the World Affairs Council gala. (Yes, there was more than one bet placed, from what I've heard.)It's Blumey Awards day! Come say hello, or look for the photographer lurking in the corners. See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
May 26, 2024
Sneakers 2024 Mini-Tour
Hi everyone. Just a note that the legendary NC band Sneakers will be hitting the road in June with shows in Charlotte with Winston-Salem. Accompanying Chris Stamey and Mitch Easter on this tour will be Gene Holder and Will Rigby. Spread the word.
Gas Hill Drinking Room, Winston-Salem, June 21st
AthFest, Athens, GA, June 22nd
Shows Coming Up In Charlotte
Lots going on. More on that coming soon.
In the meantime, there are a bunch of cool shows coming to Charlotte this month. Below is a list of shows on my radar. Is there another cool show coming soon? Post in the comments.
See you soon, and see you on the road.
June14 Tommy's Pub, with the trick threat, Iodine and more.
June 14- Visulite Theatre, with Leisure McCorkle, Wilde Green and more.
June 15- The Evening Muse, Kim Richey.
June 22- Tommy's Pub, Secret Monkey Weekend, Party Battleship.
June 22- Os Mutantes!! Snug Harbor, go see this show.
June 23- Sneakers!! Neighborhood Theatre,, go see this show, too.
June 29- Visulite Theatre, Junior Astronomers.
-Daniel
June 9, 2024
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Recent Events And Photos
My thanks to all of you that commented on last week's post about others that recently went on The Great Gig In The Sky. I knew that I was leaving out a few others that should be mentioned, and you took care of that.
And for those that asked for a recap of this week's events, here you go.
This week, photos of everything from golf tourneys and galas, to luncheons, house concerts and more. Friday, photos with Cast Iron Filter at the Evening Muse, Justincase at the Visulite, and Wilde Green at Petra's. Saturday, photos of three galas, and JazzArts concert. Today, photos of Blumey rehearsals, and trying to edit all of these photos from the past week.
And oh yeah, there's a feature on me in the new issue of Southpark Magazine. But don't let that keep you from reading the magazine.
Happy 100th anniversary to the Marx Brothers' debut on Broadway, and to the ongoing shenanigans of MarxFest, happening this weekend and next in NYC. You should be there, and I wish I was, too.
Love to all, and lots more to come. See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
May 19, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
This Past Weekend
Friday, photos of one event at Carowinds, Jerald Melberg's 40th annviersary event, and Greater Steps Scholars' Believers & Achievers gala. Saturday, photos of Derby Days at the Mint Museum Randolph, and McColl Center's art auction.
Sunday, photos of Tea Time events at Wing Haven Gardens, then to downtown Charlotte for the Lovin' Life Festival. I have nowphotographed the Beach Boys since 1983, and The Avett Brothers since 2001. Then home for lots of editing.
More soon. Hang in there, wherever you are, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
May 6, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Happy Birthday George King
Hello all. Happy 108th birthday in the sky to the man whose name graces the back cover liner notes for the Cyrkle's new album, Revival. George King was, and will always be my grandfather, and was a huge influence on my life. Happy birthday, old kid, and I will always share your name with the world.
-Daniel
May 1, 2024
RIP Duane Eddy
I never got the chance to meet Duane Eddy, but I've had an autographed album for him to many years. In early 2000s, my friend Stuart Grasberg met with Eddy about making a documentary, and Stuart got the album signed for me.
I treasure that now. Stuart and Duane are now both in the stars. May they, and all those we love, live forever.
-Daniel
May 2, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
Southpark Magazine Feature On Me
https://southparkmagazine.com/my-favorite-things-daniel-coston/
My special thanks to Whitley for this article.
-Daniel
April 29, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
New Interview With Me On A Podcast!!!
New interview with me! My friend Elizabeth Teagarden interviewed me for her new podcast. Check it out now.
And yes, the new Cyrkle album is out now. You should check that out, too.
-Daniel
April 25, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Recent Days
Not much time to even post lately, but here we go.
Last week, photos of numerous events, golf tourneys, 5Ks and galas, including the Bechtler Museum gala, JDRF Hope Gala, Freedom School Partners event, and Heartest Yard event in South Park. Also photographed the Tosco Music Party, the Martha Bassett Show in Elkin, NC, and the Charlotte Folk Society festival. All while hanging with Dean Barley on a visit from Ohio.
Sunday, photos of a Wing Haven event, and a Baby Bundles event. Monday and Tuesday, helped oversee the latest Todd Johnson EP, photographed one Bank Of America event, Pat's Place luncheon, Sam On Someday at The Evening Muse, and Rain at the Belk Theater.
Lots more coming this week. Swing by @danielcostonphotos, and danielcoston.photoreflect.com for more photos and events.
See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
April 24, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Listen To Me On Local Lix Tonight
Hello all-
You can listen to me talk with Pat McLoughlin tonight about the new Cyrkle album. Tune in here-
At 7:00 PM EDT
- WDLR: 1270 AM or
- WDLR: 96.7 FM
- WVXG: 95.1 FM
https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/WVXG
At 8:00 PM
- WDAC: 88.3 FM
https://tunein.com/radio/883-WDAC-s301883/
Enjoy!
-Daniel
April 14, 2024
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