Tonight! 7pm! Visart Video! Come join us

 

See you soon,

-Daniel

May 24, 2025

Author Talk With Rachelle Atkins, Visart Video, May 24, 2025

 Ever since my friend Rachelle Atkins released her first book, Sleep Like Starfish, I've wanted to put together an authors conversation with her. I then released three books in one day, and we decided to put it all together into one party.

On May 24th at 7pm, you can visit myself and Shel at for a conversation about books, writing and lots of other topics. We will have our books there for sale, as well. Spread the word, and I will see you at Visart, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

April 23, 2025

Jan Crane Barley Talk Tonight!

Hello all-

My friend and fellow Fort Canoga Press book author Jan Crane Barley will be at the Waterville Public Library in Waterville, Ohio tonight, October 11, at 6:30pm. Please come by, say hello, and enjoy this talk about Jan's travels throughout the United Kingdom.
-Daniel
October 11, 2017

Events This Saturday, And Talk On June 21

Two other things to let you know about, while I'm letting folks know about the new third edition of the Double Door Inn book. On Saturday, I'll be taking photos at the Beatles tribute at the Knight Theater. I'll also be selling books (thank you John Tosco), so come by and say hello. On Wednesday, June 21st, I'll be doing a talk about my photos at 7pm at the Cornwell Conference Center, at Myers Park Baptist Church. Since there will be a number of photographers in the room, I'll be talking more about taking photos, and the stories behind photographing Johnny Cash, the Avett Brothers, and others. I am hoping to have the new Double Door Inn book at both events, but if they have not arrived, you can sign up to be the first in town to receive copies. Spread the word, love to you all, and see you in the bookstores, the concerts, the rec halls and other places, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
June 15, 2017

Poster For A Talk I'm Doing Next Wednesday, June 21

More on this soon. Cheers,
-Daniel
June 14, 2017

Storytellers Night At Jesse Brown's, February 2nd, 6pm to 8pm

Hello all-

Just a reminder that I'll be speaking at Jesse Brown's Outdoors at 6pm on Thursday, February 2nd. It's a free event, and I'll be speaking for twenty minutes about my adventures in photography and music. All of my books will be available. Come by and say hello, and hope to see you there.
-Daniel
January 31, 2017

Me On The Carolina Outdoors Show

Were you listening to WBT radio yesterday morning at 5:30am? Then you heard me on Bill Bartee’s Carolina Outdoors Show. And here it is again, as a podcast. Hear me for eight minutes on the show, and then hear me talk at the Carolina Outdoors talk at Jesse Brown’s at 6pm on February 2nd. Free event, and lots of conversation. See you on the road, thank you Bill, and see you at the podium.

http://wbt.com/episodes/mount-kilimanjaro​-look-local-music-upcoming-mountain-bike-race/ 

-Daniel

January 22, 2017

A Reminder About My Show Premiere, And Book Talk On September 24th

Five days ago, I was excited about presenting my library talk, and new photo show opening on Saturday. With so much turmoil around us, it seems a bit silly to remind you all about tomorrow’s events, as important as they are to me. But that is life. We press on, even currents sometimes pull us elsewhere. And I am proud of this work, and the people that are featured in it. So here goes.

At 2pm on September 24th, I’ll be speaking at the Plaza-Midwood Library about the Rock & Roll scene in North Carolina during the 1960s. Lots of photos, new information and new stories. Then, at 6pm, I’ll be at C3 Lab to debut my new show of photos. This is a show of just my photos of the Charlotte music scene from 1996 to 2001. The musicians and friends that drew me in as a photographer, and still are a part of what I’m doing today. There are over 90 photos in this show, most of which has never been seen or exhibited before. I’ve also curated a special playlist of music from Charlotte-area bands from that time. I also asked my friends Derrick J. Hines and Albert Strawn of Bless These Sounds Under The City at 7pm, because they are my good friends, and their music is beautiful. Many of you that will read this in Charlotte are in this show, because you should be. When the show is finished in three weeks, the contents will be donated to the Main Library (sorry I haven’t told you sooner, Shelia Bumgarner, but now you know), so that others will know someday what the Charlotte music scene was like, and that it was made up by a lot of good people. And still is.

I hope to see you all Saturday, or sometime soon. The world is turning, but I hope that you don’t turn away. Safe travels, and see you on the road.

My Event Schedule In September, And New Show Of Photos

September 11- Signing copies of my North Carolina Musicians book at the Mast General Store in Winston-Salem, NC from 1pm to 4pm. One of the stars of the book, Chatham County Line is playing a free show in Winston-Salem that afternoon from 3pm to 6pm. 

September 24- NC 1960s Rock & Roll book talk, “From The 60s To Now”, Plaza Midwood Library in Charlotte, NC 2pm to 3pm. I’m bringing newly found photos and new information to this talk.

September 24th- NEW SHOW OF PHOTOS! I’m partnering with the folks of C3 Lab, at 2525 Distribution St., for a show of my photos of the Charlotte music scene from 1996 to 2001. Up to 90 never-before seen photos from the first few years of my accidental photography career. There’ll be a few national acts mixed in, but this show is about the friends and musicians that influenced the Charlotte scene, and the people that made me want to document it. This will also mark my third exhibition of photos, all running at the same time. Opening night party from 5:30pm to 9pm on Sept. 24th, with live music and more.

Stay tuned for more announcements about upcoming shows I'm promoting at the Double Door Inn in November and December.  

See you at the happenings, and see you on the road.

-Daniel

September 1, 2016

New Library Talks On The NC Music Scene During The 1960s

For those of you that have asked, "When is your next library talk?" Well, once again, I'm doing this announcement a little later than I had meant to, but I'm doing a talk on the North Carolina music scene during the 1960s at libraries throughout Cabarrus County this month, and July. This talk will cover all genres of music during the 1960s, not just Rock & Roll. I'll be at the Concord Library at 6pm on June 13th, and Mount Pleasant Library at 6pm on the 14th. Lots of photos, lots of music. Here's the links to the talks, via the respective libraries. See you there, and see you on the road.

https://go.activecalendar.com/cabarruscounty/site/library/event/the-60s-music-scene-in-nc-with-daniel-coston-con/

http://go.activecalendar.com/cabarruscounty/site/library/event/the-60s-music-scene-in-nc-with-daniel-coston-mtp/

-Daniel

June 7, 2016

Just Three More Book Signings, And One Book Talk Left!

Mast General Store Tour, Summer 2015

Winston-Salem, NC, July 4th, 11am-4pm
Boone, NC, July 10th, 1pm-5pm
Valle Crusis, NC, July 11th 11am-4pm

Book Talk, Plaza Midwood Library, Charlotte, NC, 6pm-7:30pm

See you on the road,
-Daniel
July 3, 2015

My Upcoming Book Talk And Signing Schedule

Upcoming Book Signing Schedule-

Mast General Store, Winston-Salem, NC, July 4th, 11am to 4pm

Mast General Store, Boone, NC, July 10th, 1 to 5pm

Mast General Store, Boone, NC, July 11th, 11am to 2pm


Upcoming Book Talk Schedule-

South County Library, Charlotte, NC, June 30th, 6pm

Plaza Midwood Library, Charlotte, July 13th


Hope to see you this Saturday at Neighborhood Theatre for our big CLT 60s Rock & Roll Reunion show.

More soon, safe travels,
-Daniel
June 24, 2015

Book Talk, And Other Cool Events For Our June 27th Show

Hello All-

My first book talk of the summer will be this Wednesday, June 17th, at the North County Library in Huntersville. I will be talking about There Was A Time, as well as my North Carolina Musicians book. All of my books will be available at the talk.

I'll also be on WNCW next Wednesday, June 24th, at noon. I'll be spinning records with Joe Kendrick, and talking about North (and South) Carolina Garage Rock. Tune in!

Look for further press about the show, and look for the Mod VI this Friday night at 8:45pm, as they'll appear on WBTV's news show on their Bounce channel, talking about our June 27th show.

See you soon,
-Daniel
June 16, 2015

Wrecking Crew Screening Tonight

Theatre Charlotte, 7:30pm.
Tickets available at the door.
Me talking about the Wrecking Crew afterwards.
Please come out and help me celebrate Sandra's birthday.

See you soon,
-Daniel
June 6, 2015

Updated Book Talk And Signing Schedule

As I gear up for the Charlotte 60s Rock & Roll Reunion show at Neighborhood Theatre​ on June 27th, I've got a number of talks on my books coming up, as well as book signings for my NC Musicians book at a number of Mast General Stores. All of these events, apart from The Wrecking Crew​ documentary, are free. Spread the word, and see you on the road. Columnated ruins domino....

NC Musicians and NC 1960s Rock & Roll book talks-

June 17th, North County Regional Library, Huntersville, 6pm 

June 30th, South County Region Library, 6pm 

July 13th, Plaza Midwood Library 6pm 

Book signings for NC Musicians book-

June 13th, Hendersonville, 11am-3pm

June 19th, Boone, noon-4pm

July 10th, Boone, 1 to 5pm 

July 11th, Valle Crusis, 11am to 3pm

I’ll also be speaking after the Charlotte screening of The Wrecking Crew documentary, at Theatre Charlotte on June 6th. 

-Daniel

May 19, 2015

One Other Event I'll Be Speaking At In June

Hello All-

I've been asked to speak after a showing of The Wrecking Crew documentary in Charlotte on June 6th, at Theatre Charlotte. Enjoy this fantastic documentary, and then watch me try to describe that experience in 20 minutes or less. I may have a few stories and surprises, as well. Tickets are available now through the Theatre Charlotte box office. Hope to see you there,
-Daniel
May 11, 2015

This Summer's Book Talks And Signing Schedule (so far)

More soon,
-Daniel
May 1, 2015

NC Musicians and NC 1960s Rock & Roll book talks-
June 17th, North County Regional Library, Huntersville, 6pm 
June 30th, South County Region Library, Charlote, 6pm 
July 13th, Plaza Midwood Library, Charlotte, 6pm 

Book signings for NC Musicians book at Mast General Stores-
June 13th, Hendersonville, NC, 11am-3pm
June 19th, Boone, NC noon-4pm
July 10th, Boone, NC, 1 to 5pm 
July 11th, Valle Crusis, NC, 11am-3pm