Sunday, March 23, 2025

Hello again! Fort Canoga Press Is Back! Three New Books!

Hello all-


On Monday, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, and because I felt like doing it, I released three new books. Three new, massive books, in one day.

For some time, I have wanted to collect my print interviews over the past thirty years. Afters years scouring all over to find the work of other artists, I realized that I wanted my own work to be collected and released in one place, and hopefully find new readers and listeners in the process. Sooner or later, the work we create lives on away from us, and eventually beyond us.
Two of the books reflect my love of the music of the 1960s. My Flash On You, Volumes One And Two collects interviews with everyone from the Animals, Big Star, Cyrkle, Left Banke, Sonics, Procol Harum, Love and many more. The third, Hurried Documents, collects interviews ranging from Douglas Adams, to baseball players, Marx Brothers writers, musicians, and many others. All of these books also chart my journey as a writer and interviewer, and collector of stories.
All three books are available on Amazon, via the links below, and soon to be at your favorite local bookstore. These are interesting times that we live in. Ultimately, all one can do some days is stand in the wind, run your flag up the pole and say, I'm doing this. Because you want to, whether or not the world is watching. And hey, how many times in your life can you say, I released three books today?
Today is that day.
Enjoy, and see you on the road.

-Daniel
March 21, 2025

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Monday, June 1, 2020

The Last Days Of The Double Door Inn

As I photographed the last few nights of the Double Door Inn, as 2016 turned into 2017, I realized that the photos were becoming its own project. The story of the venue, which I would write again later in 2017, were one thing. The photos were telling their own story, which is now collected in The Last Days Of The Double Door Inn.

The familiar spaces and faces. All of the character that we knew so well. The music, and the good times. No need for words, it's all there. I intended to put this book together in 2018, but life got in the way, until life for most of us came to a halt earlier this year.

While it is strange for me to release this book in the middle of so much turmoil, perhaps it shouldn't be. For many of us, the Double Door was the place that the world needs more than ever. No lines, no division, just people, laughter, music and fun. We all could use our own Double Door Inn right now. Let us celebrate the past, and remember that a dream lives on, as long as there are those that are willing to dream of it.

Welcome back to the Double Door Inn.


-Daniel
June 1, 2020

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Coming Soon! New Photo Book On The Double Door Inn

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

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Hello All/New Books On The Way In 2020

Hello all-

Thank you all for checking in, and supporting all of us at Fort Canoga Press. We've been taking some time to work on some new projects, and promote our newest book, A Real Part Of The Show. Please check out all of our books on Amazon, or email us at chrlyndbx at mindspring dot com for any and all info.

Thank you again, and we'll be back soon,
-Daniel
March 26, 2020

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Happy 2020!

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