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

Double Door Inn Anniversary Reunion Show, December 17, 2017

For over 43 years, the Double Door Inn was more than an old house on Charlottetowne Avenue. It was recognized as one of the oldest blues music venues in the United States, bringing in musicians of all genres to Charlotte, NC. It was the place that you went to hang out on Friday afternoon, or Saturday night. To meet old friends, and make new ones. What had once been the house built by the Wearn family, one of the prominent families in Charlotte during the early 20th centuries, become the home of the Charlotte music scene, and the place where owner Nick Karres oversaw countless nights of music and memories.

While we cannot bring it back, this show is a homecoming for the many that had the Double Door Inn pass through them, just as much as we passed through it. On the week that the venue would have celebrated its 44th anniversary, we bring together some of the musicians that made the Double Door their home. Lenny Federal Band, Crisis, and Woody Mitchell & Loafers Glory. We also will screen Live From The Double Door Inn, the documentary about the venue’s history and final days. We also welcome back Nick Karres and his family, who have been part of our own extended families for many years. 

Gather, return, and let the music play on.
-Daniel Coston

Double Door Inn 44th Anniversary Show
Neighborhood Theatre
Dec. 17th, 2017

Starring
Lenny Federal Band
Randy Franklin & Crisis
Woody Mitchell & Loafers Glory

and a screening of Live From The Double Door Inn
Admission: $10

Doors at 6pm, documentary at 7pm, Music at 8pm. 

We can release this once tickets go on sale. I’ll keep you posted on that.

Thank you,
-Daniel

Stay Tuned For News On a Big Double Door Inn-Related Show

More soon,
-Daniel
August 13, 2017

Here's Where You Can Purchase Home Of The Blues

Hello all-

You can purchase the book on Amazon here-

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999101900/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1497492356&sr=8-5&keywords=daniel+coston 

The book will be available at Park Road Books, and other independent bookstore shortly. Stay tuned for news on book signing events, and more. Thank you, spread the word, and here's to the Double Door Inn.
-Daniel
June 14, 2017

The New Double Door Inn Book Is Now Available

Hello all-

The third and final edition of the Double Door Inn is now available. This new edition features the complete story of the fabled Charlotte, NC music venue, and features many of those who also starred in There Was A Time. Amazon link coming shortly. Thank you, email anytime, and stay tuned for more news.
-Daniel
June 14, 2017

News About The Release Of The Updated Double Door Inn Book

Home Of The Blues: A History Of The Double Door Inn, a comprehensive history of one of the fabled Charlotte music venue, is now available. After the Double Door’s closing in January, co-author Daniel Coston went to work on updating and re-working the book that he originally collaborated on in 2008 with the late Debby Wallace. This new edition brings the story of the Double Door Inn up to date, and features numerous new interviews with longtime owner Nick Karres, brother and original co-owner Matthew Karres, and numerous local and national musicians. The book also dives into the history of Charlotte, and the building that became one of the oldest music venues in the United States.

The book his being published through Fort Canoga Press. The book will be available at Park Road Books, in Charlotte, and other independent bookstores. For interviews, distribution questions, or media about the book, contact Daniel Coston at 704-841-9371, or danielcoston@aol.com.

Announcing Our Next CLT 60s Reunion Show!

Spread the word. See you there,
-Daniel
November 26, 2016

Tonight! The Young Ages At The Double Door Inn!

Tonight! The Young Ages at the Double Door Inn! 8:30pm show! Come by and see me emcee the show, and hang out at the merch table. It's the holiday season. The world needs to Rock. So let's Rock. See you there, and see you on the road.

Happy holidays, everyone,
-Daniel
November 25, 2016 

Here's The Poster For The Young Ages Show On November 25th

Spread the word, and see you there,
-Daniel

Young Ages! November 25th! Double Door Inn!!!

Hello all-

Spread the word! The Charlotte 60s Rock & Roll Reunion presents the Young Ages for their final appearance at the Double Door Inn. The Young Ages were one of Charlotte's top Rock & Roll bands during the 1960s, winning the Big WAYS Battle Of The Bands Contest in 1968. The band's story was featured in There Was A Time: Rock & Roll In Charlotte, And North Carolina During The 1960s.

Tickets are $12. Doors are at 8pm, and Stan Barkley & Friends will open at 8:30pm. Come on, come all, happy holidays and rejoice at the Double Door Inn, one more time.
-Daniel
November 3, 2016

Offering Jake Berger Prints At His Benefit On Saturday

I'm printing some late '90s photos of Jake Berger to donate to the the silent auction portion of Jake's benefit concert at the Double Door Inn on Saturday. I just found these photos, and these are their first-ever printing. If you're not interested in photos of Jake, I'm also offering prints for the silent auction of any subjects in my archive. I'm also currently working on scanning my archives from 1996-2002. Any requests? In the words of the Blind Boys Of Alabama, we got it, if you got it. See you on Saturday, and see you on the road.
-Daniel
July 14, 2016

Jake Berger Benefit Is Ready To Go On July 16th!

Hello All-

The re-scheduled benefit for Jake Berger is ready to rock the Double Door Inn next Saturday, July 16th. A who's who of the best in Charlotte will be playing that night, including our own Jake Berger, his first time onstage since his accident in December. I will also be there to co-emcee, play some tambourine, and auction off some prints from my archives. See you there,
-Daniel
July 7, 2016

News On Jake Berger And January 23rd Show

Hello everyone-

As you may know, my friend and book co-author Jake Berger has hurt pretty bad in an accident two weeks ago. Jake and the Mannish Boys had a show planned at The Double Door Inn on January 23rd with Crisis. Randy Franklin has generously decided to make this a benefit show for Jake, featuring many of the folks that Jake has played with over his 50 year career. Spread the word, this one's gonna Rock. Get well soon, Jake, and see you all in 2016.
-Daniel 
December 30, 2015

New Store Carrying Our Book

Hello All-

If you're in Salisbury, NC, the Literary Bookpost (www.literarybookpost.com) is now carrying There Was A Time, as well as all of our fine Fort Canoga Press books. Stop by, check out the cool store, and check out our books. Thanks,
-Daniel
November 30, 2014

Photos from Saturday's show now online

Hello All-

Go to my own blog, danielcoston.blogspot.com, for pics from our big show last Saturday night. Thanks to all of you that came out, and we will do that again. Thanks, and talk to you soon,
-Daniel
November 17, 2014

Mannish Boys/Max & Shelia of Arhooly show at the Double Door Inn on November 15th

Spread the word! November 15th at 9pm. The grand return of Max Drake and Shelia Carlisle of Arhooly to the Double Door Inn stage, with the fabulous Mannish Boys! The Boys will be on at 9pm, and will join in with Max & Shelia's set. Tickets are available at the door, and at the Maxxmusic.com website. See you on the 15th!
-Daniel
November 3, 2014

Announcement of Double Door Inn show on November 15th, 2014

Double Door Inn, November 15th, 9pm. The return of Max Drake and Shelia Grady Carlisle of Arhooly to the Double Door, co-headlining with the fabulous Mannish Boys. MC'ed by Daniel Coston. Spread the word, it's gonna be fun. More soon.
-Daniel 
August 11, 2014

News on the Mannish Boys, and a new release from Fort Canoga Press

Hello All-

If you're in Charlotte, NC on December 15th, come out to the Thirsty Beaver Saloon around 5pm. Book co-author Jake Berger will be there leading the Mannish Boys in some raucous Rock & Roll. His co-author, yours truly, will be there to say hello and maybe shake a tambourine.

Fort Canoga Press has now released its second book! This book, Charlotte's Home Of The Blues, is an update of a book I co-authored with the late Debby Wallace in 2009 on Charlotte's fabled blues music venue. The book features Jake Berger, and many other folks featured in There Was A Time. I've added a new chapter, new photos, and the first-ever publication of photos from the night that Eric Clapton played the Double Door. You can purchase the book here-

http://www.amazon.com/Charlottes-Home-Blues-Years-Double/dp/0615936768/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387001507&sr=1-4&keywords=daniel+coston

You can also more info on the book, as well as There Was A Time, at fortcanogapress.blogspot.com. Thanks, and happy holidays,
-Daniel
December 14, 2013