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

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

Late May Happenings

 Tuesday, photos of the Hamilton cast at Junior High in Chapel Hill, NC, and Bob Crawford at Flyleaf Books.

Wednesday, mixing two songs for a new Jim Charles/ single, and interviewing Dean and Dale of the Ohio Express.

Thursday to Sunday, photos of one event, Thurston Howell Revue at Anne Springs Greenway, Mountain Goats at . Dez and Eric at , Randy Franklin an friends at Cellar & Ale, the amazing tribute to Lynn Blakey at the , and Low Groves at the Visulite.

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

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

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.

If you are at the Big Star Quintet show tomorrow night at the , come by and say hello. Per usual, I'll be lurking in the corners.

Stand by for news. Honk Honk.

See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

April 1, 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 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

Recent Events

 Sunday, photos of Mitch Easter and gang at the Fidelitorium, as they prep for their fantabulous show at the RamKat this coming Saturday. What an amazing afternoon. Then back to Charlotte for Sam On Someday at the Evening Muse.

Monday, up to Kannapolis to host Peter Holsapple, Will Rigby, Bob Northcott and other groovy Reynolds HS friends as they toured the NC Music Hall Of Fame, then joined them as they all raced slotcars. If I ever grow up, I want to be you guys.

Lots going on. Hang in there, stick around, and I will see you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

November 25, 2025

October 17, 2025 Events

 Thursday. Yeah.

Photos for a golf tourney for much of the day, during which I also helped set up the video premiere of the new Strawberry Alarm Clock single, "Monsters" (look for it today over at Psychedelic Baby Magazine, and Big Stir Records), conference call with Big Stir and the Cyrkle about plans for 2026, work on a forthcoming record production, and setting up media for said production.

Then to photograph the Furnish For Good gala, then to Mooresville to photograph the NC Music Hall Of Fame induction ceremony with Luke Combs, , Hattie Leeper, Clyde Mattocks, Robert Deaton, David Menconi and the family of Dex Romweber. Then back home to edit all of these photos, and send off pics of Ace Frehley to a photo agent. (RIP Ace, I'm waving my Kiss cards, purchased at the Super Duper in Seneca Falls in 1978, up to you in your honor this morning.)

Life is happening. Embrace it, your family and loved ones while we are here.

Love to all, and see you on the road.

October 17, 2025

Recent Events

 The last few days. Two to four events a day, in Charlotte and elsewhere, with five events on Saturday. I also worked remotely with the Cyrkle as they debut their first ever Storytellers style show tonight near Columbus, Ohio. (Check it out, if you get the chance.)

It's Fabfest Week! Lots of things happening this week, leading up to the Friday night concert, and FREE Saturday festival. Fabfestcharlotte.org has all the info. See you there.

I'm also part of a new exhibition on the life and music of Joe Thompson, opening this week in Mebane, NC. See you there.

See you all soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

September 28, 2025

Events From The Past Week

 This week. Stand by.

Monday and Tuesday, finish work on books 11 and 12, archival work for another project, send off audio tapes to move a long running music project along, and photos of Mike Strauss, Justin Fedor, and Troy Conn at .

Wednesday, photos of a ReadCLT event, one Freedom School Partners event, a Ryan & Woody show at the Trail House, one Zoom call for work on a University archive donation, and an interview with a member of a 1960s band, where I said I would see if I could line up a label deal for their band.

Thursday, confirm my first photo exhibit in Charlotte in some time, opening at ArtsPlus on August 29th (more soon), line up a label deal for that 1960s band from Wednesday (Ta-da!), and photos of Charly Lowry at in Shelby, NC.

Friday, more archival work, driving to Lexington, NC to photograph Ken Knox and Chairmen Of The Board, then back to Charlotte for the Doubting Thomas/Shake The Dust show at the .

Saturday, drive to Chapel Hill to photograph recording their next next album, then back to Charlotte to photograph The Soul Of Philanthropy exhibit opening, and the Burnett Sisters at the gathering.

And still there'll be more....

Life is happening. Hang in there, create and love as much as you can through darkness and light, and Shine On, Brightly.

See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

July 13, 2025

Recent Events

Wednesday, photographed and his All Starr Band. Thursday, photos of the Ace The Stigma event at Olde Providence Racquet Club, one Little League baseball tournament, and the Mod 60s at the Albemarle, NC Train Station.

Friday, photos of Peter White at Middle C Jazz, the Charlotte Symphony at the McQuire Nuclear Station, one little league baseball tournament, and at Stooge's. Saturday, photos of the Sound Of Music screening at the Carolina Theater, interview and photos with Danny Hutton and Three Dog Night, and then photos of the Carolina Farm Feast.

Sunday, photos of Ace The Stigma's closing day events, out to High Point to visit longtime friends Michael and Nellie, then to Greensboro to photograph the NSMA opening reception. And then back to Charlotte for the Charlotte Symphony's Celebrate America event.

Monday, back to Greensboro for the NSMA convention and awards gala. Ever wonder what it was like to get trapped in a revolving door by Mike Tirico's luggage? I no longer have to wonder.

Love to all my friends down here, and up there. Safe travels all, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

July 1, 2025

Weekend's Events

Last week, photos of a Low Groves session in Kernersville, NC, delivering photos for an exhibit that will take place in Mebane this fall (more news soon), two video shoots, photos of the McColl Park dedication, Shepherd Center luncheon, Latin American Coalition, JazzArts Charlotte concert, and several more events.

Sunday, photos of the Martha Bassett show with Secret Monkey Weekend in Clemmons, NC, then back to Cornelius, NC for On The Border at Boatyard LKN, and Pluto For Planet at Tropicana LKN.

Lots going on. Thank you all for the comments about Lou Christie. Love your friends and family as much as you can, for the world spins too fast.

See you all soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

June 23, 2025

One Of My Photography Gigs Yesterday

https://clture.org/metallica-review-charlotte/

A real estate gig Albemarle, NC, a gala in Charlotte, and this. Sounds like my Saturday.

-Daniel

June 1, 2025

Last Week, And Last Weekend

Last week, a whole bunch of stuff. Saturday, drive to Plymouth, PA to photograph at a private event, and to pick up more items to continue work on the archives. Sunday, drive back to NC.

This week, a whole bunch of more stuff.

Hang in there, keep dreaming for something better, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

May 12, 2025

Recents Events

For those that follow these adventures, and wonder how crazy my schedule sometimes gets, this past weekish was one for the books.

Last weekend, photos of several galas, and work in Winston-

Salem and High Point, NC. Early this week, three days of work on Broadway Junior, one video shoot, and photos of Gospelshout. Wednesday, six locations, including photo of one Novant Health event, two Mint Museum events, and Johnny Irion, Greg Humphreys and Mark Bryan at Resident Culture.

Thursday, photos of the Henhouse Prowlers at in Shelby, NC, then back to Charlotte for photos of a private dinner party. Friday, photos of , Kenny Garrett at JazzArts Charlotte, Bechtler jazz, Troy Conn and Molly Jay at Pianodrome, and Black Charlotte: A Poetic Celebration at the Carolina Theatre.

Saturday, photos of the Charlotte Folk Society festival, Tosco Music Party, and Nathan Davis at Pianodrome.

And oh yeah, WTVI did a feature story on me. You can find it online. And all of my books, including my three new books, are available at Amazon, Park Road Books and many other places.

And still there'll be more.

Love to all. Hang on to yourself, as we strive to look out for others. See you soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

April 17, 2025

The Last Two Weeks

Last weekend, photos of the opening of the Carolina Theatre, Allegro Gala, Levine Children's Gala, Charity League luncheon, and lots more.

This weekend, photos of events in Winston-Salem and High Point, NC, then back to Charlotte for Baby Bundles events, Women Executives event, Bechtler gala, JDRF Hope gala, finishing work on the forthcoming Jim Charles and single, and lots, lots more.

Busy week coming up. More news shortly. Stay tuned, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

April 6, 2025

This Weekend's Events

Friday, photos of two episodes of Carolina Business Review, and Dancing With The Stars Of Charlotte. Saturday, photos of the Nourish Up gala, and the LAWA gala at the Casey.

RIP Jim Stack, and RIP Larry Tamblyn. Save some piano lessons for me up there.

FYI, I will be at the Carolina Theatre ribbon cutting on Monday, and the Renee Fleming show on Friday. Weather permitting, my 1926 straw boater hat will also be in attendance.

Thank you all for your love and support this week. See you again soon, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

March 23, 2025

Recent Events From Late February

Thursday and Friday, photos of McColl Center auction preview party, Prog For Wishes at Visulite Theater, NC Zeitgeist gala, and Thurston Howell Band - A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular at the Boatyard LKN. Saturday and Sunday, photos of a Bridgerton Party at Charlotte Museum of History, Del McCoury at The Earl Scruggs Center tribute to Earl, Leslie Paliyenko's 90th birthday party, and taping a new podcast with Mark Arnold and his Fun Ideas.

Sending love to all tonight, and to my grandparents, who let me rummage through their Glenn Miller records, which led me to my love of big band music. I will always wish that I could see them dance again to this song.

See you again someday, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

February 18, 2025

Last Day Of 2024

Yesterday was a remarkable day to (almost) close out a remarkable year.

Completed my collection of Cyrkle promo 45s, to cap off my producing their first album in 57 years. Received a copy of The Avett Brothers Swept Away Broadway program, which now sits next to my Marx Brothers Broadway program from 1924. And received promo copies of my next record production, which will be announced in two weeks.

Then went to Amos' Southend for the Avett Press On fundraiser, with Paleface, and the grand return of David Childers and his eight-piece band to the stage. It was an amazing and emotional evening, capped off by appearances by Bob Crawford and Tania Elizabeth.

Thank you all for being part of one of the busiest, most creative, chaotic, and at times unbelievable years of my life. And there is much more to come. Stay tuned.

If you're at The Avett Brothers NYE show tonight, come by and say hello as I close out the year.

Go forth, keep going, and don't be scared.

See you there, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

December 31, 2024