https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9MOh0YEbSk
-Daniel
August 13, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thank You
Thank you to everyone that responded to my recent post. It's good to be here, and to see what comes next.
Here's to all of you that are looking out for me, wherever you are tonight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTBVH1oFg6M&list=RDDTBVH1oFg6M&start_radio=1
-Daniel
August 12, 2026
John Carter Cash Posted One Of My Photos
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1605010714317310&set=a.209110723907323
-Daniel
August 8, 2026
An Update About Me
It’s been four months since my health adventure. Some of you have asked about what happened, and how I’m doing. It’s taken some time for me to do so, as I’ve navigated through the mental and physical waves of recent weeks, but here goes.
I told you that one of my kidneys went bad. The kidney was not the issue. The mass of cancer that wedged itself inside the kidney was. Both were removed before the cancer was thought to have spread, and my remaining kidney, along with the rest of my system now seems to be doing well. They will photograph me over the next five years perhaps even more than I’ve photographed some of you, to make sure that I remain cancer free.
Sometimes, its not the incident itself that leaves you shaken. It’s the aftermath. Anger and frustration coming up in seemingly unrelated incidents. The overwhelming wave of survivor’s guilt I felt when Eric Lovell, and other friends died. To be honest, I’ve dealt with survivor’s guilt my entire life, for varying reasons. Some days, the best thing you can do is recognize the darkness in the room, recognize it for what it is, and keep going.
Mentally, going back to work as soon as possible was the best thing I could do after that experience. I did one of the best interviews I’ve ever done the day after I got out of the hospital. Physically, that wasn’t always the case. I felt like I was often carrying my own body for the first few weeks. Somehow, I got through spring event season, finished work on several projects, and just kept propelling myself forward. The way I kept myself going is not for everyone, but it helped get me to now.
On the whole, I’m okay. A little battered under the sails, but still floating, and still looking forward. And it means the world that some of you care about this old vessel.
Above all else, it’s good to be here, and continue living this crazy life. As I often say now, it’s good to see you again. And I mean it.
Here’s to more days, and better days. See you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
August 7, 2026
Out Now! The Strawberry Alarm Clock's New Album, Where's One?
Out this week! The Strawberry Alarm Clock's first album of all new material since 1969. Where's One? is literally an album sixty years in the making. As a lifelong fan, it has been my honor to not only introduce the band to Big Stir Records, but then help overseeing the various stages so that we can bring this record to you. Special shoutout to the man, the myth and legend Shawn Lynch for making my photos, and this album look as groovy as it sounds.
In a year that I wasn't sure that I was going to live through, I am so happy to witness the release of this album, and the response that it has been getting.
Congrats to the band and Big Stir, and here's to what comes next.
https://bigstirrecords.com/strawberry-alarm-clock
-Daniel
August 4, 2026
RIP Glen Hansard
RIP Glen Hansard. You were lightning in the sky, a true one-off, and the world seems darker without you.
Until I photograph you again, some sunny day, slainte.
You can find photos I took of Glen in 2015 in this blog.
-Daniel
July 29, 2026
Press For The Recent Release Of The Cyrkle's Revival Album On Vinyl
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1658616522930188&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
July 28, 2026
Chad & Jeremy Kickstarter Progress
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=27930848559843664&set=a.170073346347892
-Daniel
July 27, 2026
Recent Events
This past week. Mixing two songs for an upcoming Jake Berger/Mannish Boys release. More work on the Chad and Jeremy archives. Multiple zoom calls and meetings for upcoming projects. Photos of one Blumenthal Arts event, 24 Hours Of Booty, and one birthday party.
Lots going on this week. Chad & Jeremy's Kickstarter for their new double album is now live. Press continues for the Cyrkle's new vinyl release, and the new Strawberry Alarm Clock album is out next week!
AND, I will be speaking with Hope Nicholls and Ed Williams at the NC Music Hall Of Fame on Friday, July 31st at 7pm for a free event. Let's talk music, and how North Carolina has influenced the songs and musicians around us.
And still there'll be more.
Love to Michael Federal and his family on the loss of Michael's wife. See you in the stars.
See you again soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
July 26, 2026
Chad & Jeremy Kickstarter
Strawberry Alarm Clock album teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vj91VpHv7o
Out now!
-Daniel
July 23, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
New Podcast About The Harpo Marx Album
Three months ago, I did a podcast about the then-forthcoming Harpo Marx album with my friends Ed Rising, Fred Velez, and my fellow album co-producer, John Tefteller. I had just gone back into the hospital, and wasn't sure if I would live through the week.
Three months later, I wanted an interview do-over. You get a lot more info about the album, the full story on how John found the recording of the show, and much more.
Here's to a much more fun episode (at least for me), and what comes next.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ5OZNkiYbU
-Daniel
July 22, 2026
Big Stir Vinyl Bundle!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1649932007131973&set=a.731549365636913
-July 19, 2026
Strawberry Alarm Clock! Double Vinyl!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1644267724365068&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
July 15, 2026
Come Join Me At The NC Music Hall OfFame On July 31st
Please join myself and the legendary Hope Nicholls at the North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame on July 31st for a discussion of music in North Carolina. My thanks to the NC Humanities for putting this event together.
See you there, and see you on the road.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-the-people-music-from-the-old-north-state-kannapolis-tickets-1992076458312?fbclid=IwY2xjawTNuxRleHRuA2FlbQMxMDAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhLv3WX_EL4rwnzJ9FICA-QGG63iq4go1jy1V4jlMDfNWCF2SVRwUhch6uut_aem_KiXDRsphDJF5u-q9dLAoYw
-Daniel
July 13, 2026
Out August 7th, The New Strawberry Alarm Clock Album, Where's One?
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1642435957881578&set=a.731549365636913
I photographed the album, oversaw the visuals with the legendary Shawm Lynch, and made the label deal. Wheeee!
-Daniel
July 11, 2026
Out Now! The Cyrkle's Revival Album, On Vinyl!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1641356497989524&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
July 10, 2026
New Interview! The Lemon Twigs! Enjoy!
https://www.goldminemag.com/reviews/album-reviews/the-lemon-twigs-interview-on-a-decade-of-lps-including-new-one/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTNugdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvTlBtd05iem5oSXpmaWE2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoYvTLlQY3eVTCBFCLJaaX__Ul6aFaQkXUtvQJeatlg_d2Ah4Rsg2NjHfBwJ_aem_6CL5C3K6Xiql14nC-0sn_w
-Daniel
July 6, 2026
The New Cyrkle Single Is Getting Played Here
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1636795495112291&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
July 6, 2026
Out Now! The New Cyrkle Single, He Can Fly!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1634414255350415&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
July 3, 2026
Recent Events, July 2, 2026
The last few weeks. Several days of photographing events for Bank Of America, photographing several events in the Charlotte area, Dexfest in Chapel Hill, and the NSMA Convention in Greensboro.All white continuing work on press for the Harpo Marx album, and a few other upcoming releases
Tomorrow, you can check out the new single from the Cyrkle, He Can Fly, with the single cover photographed and designed by yours truly. (My thanks to Sir George Harold King Jr. for the new essay about the song.) I also have a new interview with the Lemon Twigs debuting tomorrow on the Goldmine Magazine website.
Good to see you all again. I've missed you. Keep yourself alive, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
July 2, 2026
My Friend Sir George H. King Jr. Returns To Tell You About The New Cyrkle Single
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1631369738988200&set=a.731549365636913
-Daniel
July 1, 2026
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
NSMA Photos 2026
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
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
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