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

Southpark Coverage Of Double Door Inn 50th Anniversary Show, With My Photos

 https://southparkmagazine.com/double-door-inn-gone-but-not-forgotten-by-music-lovers/

-Daniel

December 31, 2023

Just One Week Until The Double Door Inn 50th Anniversary Show On Dec. 17th

 https://wl.seetickets.us/event/DOUBLE-DOOR-INN-50TH-ANNIVERSARY-REUNION-PARTY/551120?afflky=MaxxMusic

See you then,

-Daniel

December 11, 2023

Double Door Inn 50th anniversary show on December 17th!

Less than six weeks away! Hope to see you there.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/DOUBLE-DOOR-INN-50TH-ANNIVERSARY-REUNION-PARTY/551120?afflky=MaxxMusic

-Daniel

November 7, 2023

DDI 50th Anniversary Show Update

Hello all. I wanted to give you all an update on the Double Door Inn's 50th anniversary show, set for December 17th at the Neighborhood Theatre.

In putting this year's show together, we kept coming back to those that were mainstays of the venue for those fifty years, and those that made every night at the Double Door so special. The Monday Night All Stars, the Spongetones, and Lenny Federal. While those are three big names to fit into one show, it came down to this. It's the Double Door. It's the 50th anniversary. We only get to do this once. And as I sometimes like to say, "You're doing this, or you're not."

So, we are doing this.

Shana Blake will open the show with a tribute to the Monday Night All Stars, and those musicians that have gone on to the DDI In The Sky. Then the Spongetones will take the stage, and Lenny Federal will close out the night.

Tickets are available now at the link below.

https://wl.seetickets.us/.../DOUBLE-DOOR-INN.../551120...

Spread the word, and I really hope that we can make this show something special. In a world where the loss of time, our friends and favorite places happens too often, it is time that we gather to honor a place that changed us, just as much as we changed the Double Door Inn.

More soon, as we get closer.

See you on December 17th.

-Daniel

WBT Radio Talk About Mark Federal, And Yours Truly

Thank you John Hancock for the kind words. See you in the stars, Mark Federal.

-Daniel

February 18, 2023

https://omny.fm/shows/good-morning-bt/good-morning-bt-john-hancock-02-17-2023?fbclid=IwAR0lyWwwM8ANKkrM3kh0mmiF0ebUMbyl4YPRG1mWLxbvwuemi8-9pE6ZMhg

No DDI Reunion Show This Year, Will Return Next Year For 50th Anniversary

 Hi everyone. I wanted to let you know that there will not be a DDI reunion show this year, but there will be a big 50th anniversary event next year. In the meantime, please check out these upcoming shows, and continue to honor the DDI's legacy every day.

Carolina Blues Society December show, Neighborhood Theatre, December 4th.

Lenny Federal and the Mannish Boys at the Tipsy Burro on February 18th.

Tab Benoit with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band show at the Neighborhood Theatre on December 9th.

And more info coming soon.

Best wishes to all, Double Door Inn forever, and happy holidays.

-Daniel

December 3, 2022

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

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 Tom Gray of Delta Moon

Delta Moon

Double Door Inn

Charlotte, NC

2008

photo copyright 2008 Daniel Coston

Safe travels, Tom.

-Daniel

October 19, 2021

Queen City Album Club Tonight At 7pm

Just a reminder that I'm doing a Zoom chat tonight at 7pm with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, as part of their Queen City Album Club. We're talking all things Double Door, so come by, grab a drink and see you soon.

-Daniel

April 29, 2021

Charlotte Mecklenburg Album Club, April 29th, 7pm

I'll be doing a Zoom chat with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library next Thursday, April 29th at 7pm about that place that I and so many others still miss, the Double Door Inn. Spread the word, see you in the onlines, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

April 22, 2021

Spongetones Photos, Double Door Inn, Charlotte, NC, circa 2002

Spongetones

Double Door Inn

Charlotte, NC

circa 2002

All photos copyright Daniel Coston

Double Door Inn forever

-Daniel

December 20, 2020

Take A Virtual Tour Of My Charlotte Museum Of History Exhibit

Take a virtual tour of my show at the Charlotte Museum Of History. Enjoy.

https://charlottemuseum.org/virtual-exhibits/ 

-Daniel
April 25, 2020

Double Door Inn Reunion Show, Charlotte, NC, December 16, 2019

Double Door Inn Reunion
Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
December 16, 2019
All photos copyright 2019 Daniel Coston

 -Daniel
December 16, 2019