Abba By The Paragons Is Now Available Again

Hello all-

I have worked with Altercat Records out of Germany to officially reissue the legendary Paragons single from 1967. Now available with liner notes, photos and the complete story of one of the greatest singles of the 1960s. Check out the link, and enjoy,

-Daniel

March 3, 2021

 https://alter.cat/?product=paragons&v=7516fd43adaa

The Last Days Of The Double Door Inn Book Is Now Available!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999101927?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Spread the word, thank you all, and more soon,

-Daniel
May 31, 2020

Coming Soon! New Book By NC 60s Co-Author Daniel Coston

Hello all-

I'm proud to announce that Fort Canoga Press will soon be releasing a new book. The new book, The Last Days Of The Double Door Inn, is a photo book detailing the last several nights of the venue. Featuring some of Charlotte's finest musicians and patrons, the book is a fond farewell to the sights of the beloved Double Door Inn.

We will post the link to the book when it is available. Until then, spread the word, and see you soon.

-Daniel
May 28, 2020

Carolina Rock & Roll Remembered Facebook Page

Hello all-

Just a reminder to check out the Carolina Rock & Roll Remembered Facebook page for lots of cool finds, songs and photos of the music and scenes that we covered in our book. Ever wondered who the Jesters, of "Wrong Ticket" were, and where they were from? We recently uncovered that, with photos to boot! Stop in and say hello, and tell them that There Was A Time sent you. Thank you all,

-Daniel
March 26, 2020

Happy New Year!

Hello all-

Happy new year! We've got lots of things coming up in 2020. Stay tuned, and we look forward to seeing you again soon,
-Daniel
January 2, 2020

Phil Lee And Mannish Boys Back In The Carolinas In December

Attention Phil Lee and Mannish Boys fans. Phil and the band are putting together a short post-holiday tour, after Phil and the Bondsmen reunite for their annual show in Durham on December 26th. We've already booked a show in Winston-Salem on December 28th (more info on that coming shortly). We're looking for some cool places throughout the Carolinas that want to host the guys rocking the house. Maybe even your house. Email Phil Lee or the Mannish Boys if you're interested. Hope to see you soon, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
August 29, 2019

Mod VI Live At Smokey Joe's on May 24th!

Hello all-

Stars from Aiken, SC in the late 1960s, the Mod VI are returning for a show at Smokey Joe's in Charlotte on May 24th. The band will be featuring their full original 1966 lineup! Diamonds & Whiskey open the show at 10pm, and all just for five bucks! Spread the word, and see you there,
-Daniel
May 17, 2019

https://www.facebook.com/events/2213101548748072/ 

Jake Berger And The Mannish Boys Kick It Out This Saturday, January 5th

Are you looking for a rock & roll show on Saturday? You should come by Smokey Joe's for a night of kicking out the garage. Mannish Boys, and It's Snakes opens at 10pm. And all of this for five bucks. You've heard the rumors. Believe, brothers and sisters. Come by and enjoy, for it shall be awesome. See you there, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
January 2, 2019

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