StudioEast (Arthur Smith Studios) Is Closing

Hello all-

I wanted to pass along the sad news that Arthur Smith Studios, more recently StudioEast, is closing after 55 years in business. The studio portion will go elsewhere, while the building is now owned by a law firm. While the building itself will thankfully still exist, it is sad to see the end of a place where so many famous people worked and recorded. This includes several songs featured in There Was A Time, including "Abba" by the Paragons, "Catch A Ride" by the Grifs, "Go Way Girl" by the Damascans, the Young Ages, and many, many more.

May the music and the people that created there live forever.
-Daniel
October 10, 2018

Postponing The Decades Of Rock Show Due To The Incoming Hurricane, Updates Coming Soon

So here's a story about the hurricane. Randy Franklin and the Sardines, and Jake Berger and the Mannish Boys are prepared to rock you like a hurricane on Saturday, but it's best to not Rock during a hurricane. I know, there's calm in your eyes, but you'll keep being blown away, so it's better to be somewhere safer where the feeling stays. So yes, we're postponing our inaugural Decades Of Rock show until a later date. Until then, we'll all be riding the storm out, waiting for the fallout. Spread the word, see you on the Weather Channel, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
September 12, 2018

Decades Of Rock Show, Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2018

On September 15, I'll be bringing back my series of shows playing the music that many of us grew up with. This new series, entitled Decades Of Rock, features some of your favorite local musicians playing the music that rocked the world, and rocked our world during those times. The Mannish Boys open the show with the garage rock and R&B of the 1960s, and then Randy Franklin & The Sardines bring the 1970s, some of the 80s back to life. The show is at Neighborhood Theatre, doors are at 7pm, and the show is at 8pm. And tickets are $10, online and at the door. Spread the word, see you there, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
August 29, 2018

The Decades Of Rock, September 15th, Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NC

Some of you have asked if I had plans to bring back the CLT 60s Reunion shows. With that in mind, I'm starting a new series, named The Decades Of Rock. At the Neighborhood Theatre on September 15th, Jake Berger and the Mannish Boys will take you through the 1960s, and Randy Franklin and the Sardines will take you higher through the 70s, and beyond. You wanted a Rock Show? You had a Rock Show! Spread the word, and see you there. Venus And Mars will be alright, that night.


https://www.maxxmusic.com/event/1739321-decades-rock-starring-randy-charlotte/ 

-Daniel
August 9, 2018

Mannish Boys Are Back At Smokey Joe's On July 6th

The time has come! Time has come today! For the rock & roll that will save your soul! July 6th! 10pm show! Five dollars brings you salvation from the Mannish Boys! Two sets of garage rock and R&B that will set your backside free! Sidewalk Bob and Suitcase Slim (aka Mitchell Kearney) open at 10pm sharp! Witness, brothers and sisters! Witness, and testify!
-Daniel
July 3, 2018

Yesterday's Tomorrow Show Photos, May 12, 2018

Hello all-

I've posted photos from the recent Yesterday's Tomorrow show, which was an amazing reunion of Winston-Salem bands from the 1960s and 70s. It truly was an amazing night, and I hope that you see and hear this show someday. Check out the photos at-

http://danielcoston.blogspot.com/2018/05/yesterdays-tomorrow-photos-winston.html 

See you all again soon,
-Daniel
June 6, 2018

Come See The Mannish Boys This Saturday, June 9th, At The Blue Note Grill In Durham, NC

Hello all-

Book co-author Jake Berger and the Mannish Boys will be opening up for the Well Respected Men at the Blue Note Grill, in Durham, NC this Saturday, June 9th. I will also be there with copies of our book. The show starts at 8pm. Come by, say hello and let's Rock.
-Daniel
June 6, 2018

Mannish Boys Live Recording Tonight!!!!

Tonight! Evening Muse! 7:30pm! The Mannish Boys lay down a new live recording. You're gonna wish you had been there, so you should be there. I'll also be there, selling books and discussing what songs I'd hear on the upcoming Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz tour. Join us. Celebrate. Let's rock. See you there.
-Daniel
May 27, 2018

The Mannish Boys And Jake Berger Are Back On Stage On April 27th!

The time has come! Time has come today! For the rock & roll that will save your soul! April 27th! 10pm show! Five dollars brings you salvation from the Mannish Boys! Two sets of garage rock and R&B that will set your backside free! Sidewalk Bob and Suitcase Slim (aka Mitchell Kearney) open at 10pm sharp! Witness, brothers and sisters! Witness, and testify!

https://www.facebook.com/events/190545718251150/

-MB
April 16, 2018

Two Articles About The Young Ones, From Lumberton, NC

Hello all-

These articles turned up some time ago, but I'm finally getting the chance to post them. Enclosed are two articles about the Young Ones, from Lumbeton, NC, and their winning the Big WAYS Battle Of The Bands in Charlotte, in November of 1966. The article from the Observer is a bit condescending (I smell a folkie, jazzer or geezer turning up their nose at the youngster's music), but the Robesonian article is a really nice find. My thanks to Maria David of the RetroCLT blog for helping me find these articles. Enjoy,
-Daniel
February 14, 2018

Upcoming Jake Berger And Mannish Boys Tour Dates

March 17th- Comet Grille, Charlotte
March 25th- Thirsty Beaver, Charlotte
April 27th- Smokey Joe's, Charlotte
June 9, Blue Note Grill, Durham, NC (opening for the Well Respected Men)
July 6th- Smokey Joe's, Charlotte

And more gigs soon to be announced!
-Daniel
February 14, 2018

The Mannish Boys Are Rescheduling This Friday's Show At Smokey Joe's

Hello all-

The Mannish Boys have had to bow out of Friday's show at Smokey Joe's, due to an attack of the stomach flu. Temperance League is stepping in, and will bring the Rock. Sidewalk Bob still opens at 10pm, and Temperance will provide anything but at 11:15pm. Five bucks provides you with all of the merriment and wonder for the evening. I'll also be on hand for any of your questions about the book, or anything else. Look for a list of upcoming Mannish Boys shows in the next post. See you there, stay healthy, and rock on,
-Daniel
February 14, 2018

The Mannish Boys At Smokey Joe's On February 16th

Hello all-

My NC 60s book co-author Jake Berger will be leading the Mannish Boys at Smokey Joe's Cafe on February 16th. Sidewalk Bob will open. Come by and say hello.

https://www.facebook.com/events/693414937713491/ 

-Daniel
February 1, 2018

Jake Berger And The Mannish Boys Are Back in 2018!

Some of you have been asking when I will be getting back to booking shows like the 60s Rock & Roll Reunions. After the successful Double Door Inn anniversary show, I’ve decided to give them another round. Charlotte’s own Mannish Boys will lead the local charge back to the garage, with shows at Smokey Joe’s on February 16th, April 27th and July 6th. Book co-author Jake Berger, Rob Thorne, Greg James and JC Matlak will bring all of your fave garage rock, psych and R&B. And Charlotte’s own Sidewalk Bob and Mitchell Kearney will be opening the Feb. 16th show. Show begins at 10pm, and tickets are five dollars. 

But wait, there’s more! The Mannish Boys will be playing the Evening Muse on Sunday, March 18th for a special live recording event. Showtime is 7pm for this show. Get there early, get loud and make some noise, and you’ll hear yourself (and the band) on record, some (hopefully soon) groovy day. And yes, a certain photographer/show promoter/tambourine player will also be lurking about. Come by, say hello, and ask me if I’ve made any more progress on my next books. 

More on these, and more shows coming soon. Spread the word, and see you at the Rock Show.
-Daniel
January 16, 2018

News About The Bondsmen, Stars Of Our Book

Hi everybody. How are you? I wanted to share some photos from the recent Bondsmen reunion show, and some news. It was a great show, again, and I discovered that the band wrote and recorded a single (both an A and B side) in 1969 that was never released, despite one of the songs getting airplay. And from what the band played at the show, they sound fantastic. Hopefully, you'll get to this and more soon, as the band is currently working on their first ever album. More news soon, and I hope to see you all again in the coming year.
-Daniel
January 7, 2018

https://danielcoston.blogspot.com/2017/12/bondsmen-photos-durhame-nc-december-28.html