Hello all-
If you're looking for the NSMA photos from this week, go here-
danielcoston.photoreflect.com
Stop by and say hello,
-Daniel
June 30, 2026
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
New Single For The Cyrkle! He Can Fly, Out This Friday, July 3rd
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1629570879168086&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
June 30, 2026
Cyrkle Revival Album On Vinyl! Out On Big Stir Records On July 10th
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1628604932598014&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
June 30, 2026
New Barry Manilow Record. Let's Discuss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwDzneMhbw
-Daniel
June 24, 2026
Myself On The Nostalgia Digest Radio Show
When I was a kid, I used to read Nostalgia Digest, searching for stories about old movies, records and radio shows. Here I am now on their radio show, talking about the Harpo album.
Longtime reader, first time caller.
-Daniel
June 21, 2026
https://soundcloud.com/newstalk1540kxel/radios-golden-age-282866428?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhavizek6&fbclid=IwY2xjawSwt0pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDDZlY7grxmsMOdEFqbfMjms99TK01co08-msvKM0XrjKQQoICmWJoHJpwM0_aem_vMifMJfQAZuAtvRS0AuACw
Congrats To This Year's NC Music HOF Inductees
Congrats to Arrogance, MC Sha Rock, Sugar Bear, and the families of Billy Strayhorn and Barry Poss on their induction into the NC Music Hall Of Fame. I look forward to seeing them, and lifetime achievement award winner George Clinton at the induction ceremony in October.
And yes, there are many more people that are deserving of being honored by the NCMHOF. Continue to advocate respectfully for your artist, and spread the word. The push for next year's round of inductees begins now.
Thank you all, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
June 19, 2026
Harpo Marx Back On The Charts!
https://www.billboard.com/pro/harpo-marx-1964-recording-classical-charts/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSwtqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrR1ptSnVXTHFYc3JoakNEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtNw0y7Hmys55_R1KzK032XqihJ0ziiBiGZ5LcYcd_VyjWNya3zidHeXpOs3_aem_dhD7N_wA5rwBurTbA3P2bw
-Daniel
June 18, 2026
Thank You
My sincere thanks to everyone that filled up Visart last night for my Harpo album release party. Thank you for reminding me how good it is to see all this happen.
See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
June 17, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
Reminder About My Harpo Marx Release Party At Visart On June 16th
My thanks to David Childers for reminding me that I should be promoting my own event this coming Tuesday. That's right, June 16th at 7:30pm, we celebrate the release of the new Harpo Marx album that I co-produced. I will talk a bit, and then we will play the whole album.
Spread the word, come on by, and see you on the road.
https://visartvideo.org/events/daniel-coston-presents-harpo-speaks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdLBVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDt4kxk3AqsEQ8nxaJ1puTPAXClmqgeKRXp6LPkbyra0GpwtlmEN_NWNiJBw_aem_6h9k5f1sHrSig7SC5Do0fg
-Daniel
June 15, 2026
I'm Quoted In This Smithsonian Article About The Harpo Album
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-rare-recording-of-harpo-marx-speaking-publicly-was-mislabeled-in-an-archive-for-decades-now-you-can-listen-to-the-silent-comedy-star-yourself-180988929/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdLLdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLUjFYMFNuY3ZVcU9BT1VEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmw1NBKh6gklgHisbeMo_BuCr4FF4TfCKGVqTSSEjAEgW4j5tObSunTPphiP_aem_R2y06SWuGkk6lmF32bn11g
-Daniel
June 10, 2026
Harpo Marx Release Party, Visart Video, June 16, 2026 at 7:30pm
So you may have heard that I co-produced a Harpo Marx live album, which is out now on . Please check it out.
The event also marks the two month anniversary of the emergency surgery that saved my life, so consider this an evening to reflect, enjoy, and look forward to what's next.
Come by and say hello, see you all soon, and see you on the road.
https://visartvideo.org/events/daniel-coston-presents-harpo-speaks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdLBVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDt4kxk3AqsEQ8nxaJ1puTPAXClmqgeKRXp6LPkbyra0GpwtlmEN_NWNiJBw_aem_6h9k5f1sHrSig7SC5Do0fg
-Daniel
NPR Piece About The Harpo Album
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/08/nx-s1-5800756/recently-recovered-recording-features-voice-of-harpo-marx-the-silent-marx-brother?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdK61leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLUjFYMFNuY3ZVcU9BT1VEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvI1rii5iwTDYWI_bMq65_Lxi58DD8BbrfbmTx-fyeykTgkFZrWbnj_HGbRR_aem_RMVtu3dadLASGn7Df_2MfQ
-Daniel
June 8, 2026
Paul McCartney's New Album. Let's Discuss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpw7Xp8yNoo
-Daniel
June 6, 2026
The Harpo Marx Album Is Available Now!
https://www.amazon.com/Harpo-Speaks-Riverside-Symphony-featuring/dp/B0GS6P5NGT
-Daniel
June 6, 2026
Part Two Of Southern Songs And Stories On After Dark
https://www.southernsongsandstories.com/blog/2026/6/4/bringing-after-dark-and-charlottes-music-past-back-to-light-part-two?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdKrRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEei-_sMum4MqqZvAK9U4i8RIbem9DtsbflByF0TSWKzvlqNE-cs1XX3BUlbo8_aem_CPtzfZQdIiHMlae5Rfp2Sg
-Daniel
June 5, 2026
I'm Quoted In This Charlotte Observer Article About The New Harpo Album
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article315762262.html?giftCode=88e84045c6d4ea08d002d62b3f9e2adb7f7bc233ae9a1bc1a1f2e2d90f779b16&fbclid=IwY2xjawSdKlpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLUjFYMFNuY3ZVcU9BT1VEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkuTIz8ZRoFnSRXLpj30kzgBcHrukXze37jDxMv5fA_TjLBZkR_SahKUon-X_aem_AioM6RfiQ7uKFjIheWfKtA
-Daniel
June 4, 2026
Late May Happenings
Tuesday, photos of the Hamilton cast at Junior High in Chapel Hill, NC, and Bob Crawford at Flyleaf Books.
It's Harpo Marx release week! Stay tuned for more about the album ahead of its Friday release. And stand by for news about a special event in Charlotte in June.
Thank you all. As I say much more often now, it's good to see you again. See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
June 1, 2026
Guardian Article About The Harpo Album
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/29/harpo-speaks-new-recordings-reveal-mute-marx-brother-chatting-with-audience?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdKalleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLUjFYMFNuY3ZVcU9BT1VEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo_U5bzXjitrUec1E6VqTfD2BZi7sc7oI8rDCkNXdTj0MA6P_4qidVrlEr59_aem_y1S_Bj6RSHVMJCcLIJ6ptQ
-Daniel
May 30, 2026
New Interview! Dean And Dale Of The Ohio Express!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sti3Ej5qd7k
-Daniel
May 28, 2026
Southern Songs And Stories, Part One
Almost a year ago, after WTVI aired a segment about myself, I received a phone call from Bill Barnes, a longtime videographer and director in the Charlotte area. "I have a bunch of recordings from a TV show I worked on, and I want you to turn them into a podcast." Thus began the saga of trying the preserve the audio, and telling the story of After Dark.
After Dark was a TV show that aired on 1980 to 1984. Bill had audio of the complete tapings, a true rarity to find anywhere. While I began seeking out ways to turn the show into a podcast, I also put Bill in touch with CPCC, who now maintains a WTVI archive. As a thank you, Bill gave me copies of the After Dark shows, as well. Less than a month ago, Bill suddenly went on to the Great Gig In The Sky, leaving these recordings and his friends to tell the story of After Dark.
My thanks to Joe Kendrick, Steve Stoeckel and Pat Walters, Rick Lee, and everyone that let us talk to them. As a footnote, these interviews were done just weeks before my own brush with death. Life may change us, but I believe everything that I said in this interview now, and even more so than before.
Here's to you, Bill, and keeping a promise that I made to you.
Part two airs next week. Stay tuned, spread the word, and enjoy.
-Daniel
May 21, 2026
https://www.southernsongsandstories.com/blog/2026/5/21/bringing-after-dark-and-charlottes-music-past-back-to-light-part-one?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdKQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEelaHk5Glr58JF1fK_FhXI3deFV-uUSwh6XYy5FWLfGclEq1GjW3Wfb5xMnHQ_aem_7IFhoqgt1qWQo3qEiFwVNA
Friday, May 15, 2026
Where You Can Find Me
danielcoston.com- Right here for blog posts, and other info.
danielcostonphotography.com- Ye olde site for my work from 2002 to 2017.
daniel.coston.Photoflect.com - Event photos, and more
danielcostonmusicphotos.com - Music archives, and more.
@danielcostonphotos - Instagram
Email danielcoston at aol dot com.
-Daniel
May 15, 2026
I'm Back On The Avetts And Beyond Podcast
RIP Eric Lovell
Eric Lovell. As you would sometimes say to me, My Brother.
Thank you for the music, laughs, conversations and all of the things that make life worth living.
As a fellow Yacht Rocker, Christopher Cross once said, things will never be the same without you here, you will continue to live through those that knew and loved you, and the music that you created and loved.
Tell all our freinds up there that I said hello. Until I photograph you again, some sunny day.
See you in the stars.
-Daniel
May 9, 2026
New Strawberry Alarm Clock Single Is Out Now!
Out today! The new Strawberry Alarm Clock single, The Sky Isn't Falling. I photographed the cover, and designed the cover art with the band.
Stand by for the band's new album in August. Spread the word.
https://orcd.co/strawberryalarmclock-sky?fbclid=IwY2xjawR0uIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzdHRNQU9rUzc0aEpqSWVGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqdqtE-N2E08A1OiNYaXd37svRAeMEmErfdYDK6xVEiDE3fe8zh3u2eRizhk_aem_lp47Nqru7p-SPUtbh4Bb5w
-Daniel
May 8, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
SouthPark Magazine A-List Awards
Thank you to Shel Atkins for letting me know that is taking votes this month for their upcoming A-List Awards. Lots of good people on this list, as well as one wandering photographer. Spread the word, vote for your faves, and support the folks around you.
-Daniel
May 6, 2026
https://southparkmagazine.com/charlottes-a-list-readers-choice-awards/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRo3S5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegisiT8hDoojqMPxMihR2TkL4G3ARnbmUngoZIOqqwGDwoVD-JqcKbYxoWsg_aem_oOfa91qpyTIXu9KmI7nzNA
RIP John Sterling
The voice is gone, but the radio calls live on forever. RIP John Sterling.
-Daniel
May 4, 2026
Deb Lyons, Of Lyons & Clark Interview
Some stories have stories behind them. There definitely is one behind my latest Goldmine feature.
Lyons & Clark's 1976 album was one of the records that my wife brought into our relationship. Its jazz-harmony-pop mix, and insane credit list made it unlike any other record of its era. I always wanted to know the story behind it.
I reached out to Deborah Lyons several years ago about an interview, but the timing wasn't right. One day last month, the Lyons & Clark album showed up in my Youtube feed, and I took it as a sign. I reached out to Deb again, and she quickly responded. We tentatively planned to talk that weekend.
A few days later, Deb wrote me to say that Pam Clark had just passed away. I quickly changed the piece into.a planned two-parter, one of which would honor Pam. Deb and I then agreed to talk when I returned home the following week.
The next two weeks quickly turned into, I'll talk to you when I get out of the hospital, and then when I am out of the hospital again.
This interview was done the day after I got out of the hospital, and then edited the following day. It took everything I had to feel like myself again, but I would not give up the story, or the me that I had been missing.
So here it is, at last. The story of Lyons & Clark. A journey covering fifty years, twenty-six years since I first heard the album, and a very long few weeks. Thankfully, I am here to share it with you.
Thank you, Deb.
Spread the word, and enjoy.
https://www.goldminemag.com/interviews/deb-lyons-of-lyons-clark-on-the-50th-anniversary-of-prisms-and-the-late-pam-clark/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRo3FhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEMGRzQnFuc3MwSWVhOFpHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrNP_gFx57TFdfU8F0BbuER0f8A4idhqKe4axbP36y3UMI-RWItXSaXvw9JO_aem_wruHeVF7lqSPPq90MXxpTg
-Daniel
May 3, 2026
RIP Pam Clark, Full Lyons & Clark Story To Follow
I contributed the piece about Pam Clark, of Lyons & Clark at the end of this article. Check out my full interview tomorrow with Deb Lyons for the story of Lyons & Clark.
https://www.goldminemag.com/news/in-memoriam/in-memoriam-april-2026-dave-mason-alan-osmond-david-allan-coe-and-others/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRo2_NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexMYwbjEgtkR5lJT_ICH4wMhHuzy2rPZV6xzR0u6hD31L4bfJl54HmLrbxlE_aem_1AdiCOjippKBd7GkPwWtAA
-Daniel
May 2, 2026
Happy 110th Birthday, George King
Happy 110th birthday in the sky to my grandfather, George King. I've thought about you and Mary a lot in the last few weeks. Miss you, ol' kid. Until we see each other again, some sunny day.
-Daniel
May 1, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Recent Photos Now Online
Photos from the last few days, and more now online at danielcoston.photoreflect.com. Come by and say hello.
-Daniel
April 27, 2026
Back To Work
It's time to see if I can do this photography thing again.
The truth is, I've been back at work since Monday, confounding doctors and family members alike.
My brain tells me to run like a horse let loose from the barn. My body veers between, "Yeah, why not?" to "Whoa! We're not ready for this yet."
With that in mind, I will be out at a few events this weekend. If you see me, you can hug me, but just be careful with the hug. They only glued me back together a week ago.
Above all else, say hello. Old trees do grow stronger, but they still sometimes need support.
Thank you all, see you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
April 24, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp6lnXPqFHc&list=RDsp6lnXPqFHc&start_radio=1
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Update From Here
All clear.
See you on the road again soon.
Play it loud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsuF2tKilBo&list=RD8soQkubMk1g&index=5
-Daniel
April 22, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
The News From Here, April 19, 2026
This is a post unlike anyone I’ve done before, for an adventure I’ve never had before.
Over the last two weeks, I nearly died.I started feeling awful while in Ohio, during an appearance on a radio show in Columbus. After being in and out of a hospital for three days, they found the issue. One of my kidneys was going bad, despite having no family history with this. They patched me up so I could go home, and I mapped out what I thought the next few weeks would look like, even shooting a couple of events after I returned to Charlotte.
On Monday morning, things got worse quickly, and I was back in the hospital. I did a podcast on Monday from my hospital bed, promoting the new Harpo Marx record I co-produced. I tried to stay stoic, but the reality of the moment literally surrounded me.
After three difficult days, they performed emergency surgery on me. By Friday afternoon, I was home. For now, all clear. Exhausted, physically and mentally, but how much better I already feel is a very good sign. On Saturday, I interviewed a musician that I've been wanting to talk to for twenty-six years. For a couple of hours, I felt like me again.
How did this happen? Why am I still here? I don’t know. I looked for my mom’s parents all week, waiting for them to tell me that it was time to come home. Somehow, some way, I’m still here.
Yesterday morning, I listened to the Casey Kasem countdown from April of 1971. You don’t know how much emotion you have welled up inside you, until it all comes out. “What Is Life”, “For All We Know”, and Bread’s “If” played, and something inside of me let go. The number one song? “Joy To The World”. Oh well, why not? Much like life, it doesn’t make sense, but hopefully it keeps you going.
The last two weeks have been an adventure. Hopefully, that part of the ride is done with me, at least for now. I still have things I want to do.
Let me pause here to say thank you to all of you, here and on the Great Highway, for being part of the journey to this moment. From the kids at St. Patrick’s School, to the days at Independence High School, Tangents Magazine, and all the photos, musicians and journeys in-between, I loved the adventure. You made me want to write about it, photograph it, archive it, produce it. My heart is in what I do, and usually hiding slightly behind the camera.
That said, there is apparently more to do, and I still have things I want to do. So, let's go there.
On to the next adventure.
Where are you going, boy? Let’s find out.
See you on the road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
April Fool, No Fool
Surprise! I co-produced the new Paul McCartney album.
April fool.
I actually co-produced the first ever Harpo Marx live album.
Really.
Honk Honk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6A_sUT13lM
-Daniel
April 1, 2026
Recent Photos And Upcoming Events
The last couple of weeks. Yeah.
Photos of several galas, several concerts, designing artwork for new singles for the Strawberry Alarm Clock and the Cyrkle, prepping for the Cyrkle's Revival album on vinyl (coming in July), working with Shawn Lynch on the artwork for the new Strawberry Alarm Clock record (coming later this year), prepping for the announcement of my next record production. And more. So much more.
After 35 years away, I returned to Independence High last week to see the current Playmakers take the stage. Long ago, that theater was a big part of my life. As they say, nothing has changed, and everything has changed. It was nice to return for a moment, make peace with the past, and know that the space still means something to those who inhabit it now.
RIP to Chip Taylor (the first musician I met in Austin, TX when I first visited the city in 2002), Augie Meyers, Jon Dee Graham, Wayne Jernigan, and several others on the Great Highway.
Stand by for news. Honk Honk.
See you there, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
April 1, 2026
RIP Wayne Jernigan
RIP Wayne Jernigan, the man behind the beautiful dream that was, and will always be Reflection Studios. Every visit and opportunity to take photos there was a joy, as was talking to Wayne. May the man, and the music that he loved live forever.
Thank you Wayne. See you in the stars.
-Daniel
March 29, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026
Events From The First Week Of March
This past week. Photos of several luncheons and galas, Eastland Sports groundbreaking, Peter Rowan and the Doc Watson tribute show at the Neighborhood Theatre, Patrick Page at UNC Charlotte, and grand return to the recording studio.
A note to my longtime friend Jonathan Adams and his family. Joan Adams was, and will always a lovely person, and we are better for having her in our lives. Now she lives forever. Jonathan, it was wonderful to see you again, albeit for circumstances than we would have wished. And I hope to see you again soon.
Love to all, hang in there, and keep creating some good out there. See you in the stars, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
March 9, 2026
Events From Last Week Of February
This past week. Wow.
Wednesday to Saturday, fly to Los Angeles to work with the Strawberry Alarm Clock on new photos, and meeting up with friends to discuss and plan upcoming record productions. Met family members of the Marx Brothers. 60s rock, and the Marxes. Yeah, that sounds like me.
Lots going on. Hold on to yourself, those you love, and what you love. Cherish it, celebrate it, document it.
And still there'll be more....
See you among the incense and peppermints, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
March 2, 2026
RIP Neil Sedaka
You told me that you were leaving, but I can't believe it's true. RIP Neil Sedaka. Thank you for the music.
-Daniel
February 27, 2026
New Interview With Chris O'Dell For Goldmine Magazine
https://www.goldminemag.com/interviews/rock/british-invasion/miss-chris-odell-interview-for-george-harrisons-birthday/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQlv3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpUnpBa3hZT21XdGtwdXNOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi0ysoEGqGaB0AdDOARXpFWCbvSv0FhDw_pdM33ZfwTAS0igOj5IH1dAQLsO_aem_zFs2b1Pe2QQmHZPltUX26A
-Daniel
February 24, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
A New Adventure With Chad & Jeremy
Now that has let the news slip out, I can tell you about one of the projects that I’ve been working on the last two years in collaboration with Jason Rhoden, Chad & Jeremy’s longtime manager and archivist, and his team.
It has been a journey. Through Mitch Easter, I found a place in Pennsylvania that has been digitizing Chad’s master tapes and demo reels. With the help of Doug Williams, my longtime friend and fellow 1960s fan, we have been transferring the music that Chad recorded on numerous hard drives. This music has then been sent to Jeremy in London, so that he again record with Chad.
What we have found, and continue to find has been staggering. Multiple albums of material that I didn’t know existed when we began this project. Work that Chad did for himself, as well as others. Chad spent his entire life creating music. The fact that so much of it has survived through the years is nothing short of a miracle.
Soon, you will hear more about the next stages for this adventure, and how you can be a part of it. Much has been done, but there is much more left to do. We are still working to preserve and share Chad’s work, and you will be amazed by what we continue to find.
To Chad & Jeremy manager Jason Rhoden and his team, I say thank you. To Jeremy, I say thank you. To Chad Stuart, whom I first met twenty years ago, and loved working with through the years, thank you. Chad, I know that you would’ve looked at me and said, “Why are you doing all of this, ol’ bean? You should be getting a proper job.” To which I would have replied, “Because it should be done, and I want to”. And I miss you.
Find something you love, preserve it, and share it with the world.
And it so begins.
Stay tuned.
www.chadandjeremy.com
Congrats To Luke Kuechly
Congrats to Luke Kuechly on making the Pro Football Hall Of Fame, one of the nicest and most professional celebrities I've had the good fortune to photograph. Here's to you, sir. See you at the next event, and see you in Canton.
-Daniel
February 8, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026
RIP Lynn Blakey
Lynn Blakey was, and will always be a burst of sunshine in a world of ever-changing darkness. She was one of the first people I met and photographed when my world began to expand beyond Charlotte. To know her, was to be her friend. To hear her, was to be an forever fan.
Lynn's story will continue beyond this day. She, what she created, and what she meant to us, now belongs to everyone. To those who hear her voice now, and in the days to come. To those of us that knew her, she will never truly leave us. She changed our lives for the better. Sooner or later, it's all we can hope for.
Sail on, Lynn, aboard the tidal waves. For while we continue on down here with the falling of columnated ruins, we will always treasure your time with us. It was a wonderful thing, like a children's song.
See, and hear you in the stars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3FL9i2IiDQ&list=RDt3FL9i2IiDQ&start_radio=1
-Daniel
February 6, 2026
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Events The Last Two Days
Thursday, photos of the BofA Community Celebration, the CCC meetup, and prep for a bunch of things that you'll hear about in the coming weeks.
Friday, photos of David Beard ahead of his first book launch, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra in Greensboro, NC. I felt my grandparents in the room, smiling and dancing again to the music. And darn if the current bandleader is from my grandmother's home of Rochester, NY.
Here's to you kids, from your ol' Kid down here.
Safe travels out there, hug your friends and loved ones, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
January 31, 2026
New Interview With Doug Williams Of 90s Winston Salem Band, The Gathering
https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2026/01/the-gathering.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawPrpqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebSDAsf4KS7sUD_e-hEGs8ilNv08ON967HMduWHkfpZVxz8SqBnu21REjH0M_aem_TcQRJPfhThFJ-CBVIgSOWQ#google_vignette
-Daniel
January 29, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
RIP Diane Lee
It was an email that absolutely floored me. “Hello, “I’m Diane Lee, and you photographed my husband Arthur. “I love your photos, and Arthur really liked the photo of him and Johnny Echols that ran in Mojo Magazine. Is there any way that I could get copies? I’d like to use them for some upcoming projects."
Diane Lee was the person that loved, and took care of Arthur Lee, even when he didn't know how to take care of himself. Through all of his adventures in, out and around the mythical band that was and is Love, or Arthur Lee & Love, Diane was there whenever Arthur called. That included taking care of him during the last months of his life in 2006.
Later, in talking to Diane on the phone, I expressed my lone regret about seeing Arthur and Love. When I last saw the band in 2004, they were selling a CD of new recordings that Arthur signed for fans after the show. All I had on me was gas money for the ride home, so I passed on buying the CD. "I have a copy! I'll send you mine," she replied. I told her that she didn't have to, but a few weeks later, she mailed me the CD, which had been given to her by Arthur. She signed it, "On behalf of Arthur Lee." I still have it here on my desk.
Safe travels, Diane. Thank you. I'm so glad that you will get to see Arthur again. See you in the stars.
-Daniel
January 27, 2026
RIP Uncle Floyd, And Discusion On Ed Rising Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTsZIiUJWQ
-Daniel
January 25, 2026
RIP Les Moore
For some, Les Moore was a musician that made a remarkable album in the 1970s that is worth checking out. To others, Les was the man that ran sound at , and was a big part of the Monday Night All Stars. A few will even know that it's Les' voice that introduces on their first live album. He was all of that. A man with a huge talent that passed through many of our lives, and we were better for those moments.
Here's to you, Les. Safe travels, and see you in the DDI in the sky.
-Daniel
January 22, 2026
My Review Of The New Dylan's Circle Collection
https://www.goldminemag.com/reviews/album-reviews/dylans-circle-compilation-has-bob-dylan-covers-and-influences/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPl21BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWWlI1V1RsNDQxS0lTb1Q1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuIM4uGhMTy3jJz33G0Oz312IpIIO-_pb_gyDcRT41yKEJRiQ1UiFJ3i6m3l_aem_sWca_l7QKgyyiuX1j1f1hQ
-Daniel
January 17, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Walk For Peace Photos, Fort Mill, SC, January 14, 2026
Walk For Peace
Fort Mill, SC
January 14, 2026
All photos copyright 2026 Daniel Coston
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