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 

I'll Be At Rosedale Plantation This Saturday, December 2nd

Hello all-

I'll be at Rosedale Plantation this Saturday, December 2nd from 11:30am to 4pm, selling books, prints and other great holiday gift ideas. Copies of There Was A Time will be available. Any requests for photos? The request line is open. Hope to see you there.
-Daniel
November 29, 2017

https://www.historicrosedale.org/events/82-Rosedale-Musical-Christmas 

The Young Ages Final Show, This Saturday, November 18, 2017

Hello all-

Just a reminder that The Young Ages will be playing their final show at the Charles Mack Auditorium in Mooresville, NC at 8pm on Saturday, November 18th. I hope to see you there,
-Daniel
November 17, 2017

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