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

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

More soon, thank you all,

-Daniel
May 31, 2020

FCP Books Available At Neighborhood Theatre On December 15th!

Hello all-

Just a reminder that all of my books will be available at this year's DDI reunion concert at the Neighborhood Theatre on December 15th. 6pm doors, 7pm rock. Hope to see you there,
-Daniel
December 4, 2019

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

New Article About The Process Of Writing The New Double Door Inn Book

http://danielcoston.blogspot.com/2017/07/closing-door.html 

-Daniel
July 5, 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 Edition Of The Double Door Inn Book Is Now Available

Hello all-

The third and final edition of Home Of The Blues is now available! The Amazon link will be posted here shortly. Original book co-author Daniel Coston has re-written the book to not only update the story, but also give more information about the venue's history, and what made the Double Door Inn so special. New interviews with owners Nick and Matthew Karres, numerous musicians and patrons, including all of the Spongetones, DDI staffers, and a more detailed history of the building that housed one of the greatest blues music venues in the world.

Spread the word, and more news soon,
-Daniel
June 14, 2017

Advance Press For 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.

New Double Door Inn Book Almost Ready

Hello all-

I have the proofs back of the new Double Door Inn book, and this looks great. Time to make final corrections, and get this book out there for all to see. Stay tuned, and see you all soon,
-Daniel
May 19, 2017

Double Door Inn Book, Third Edition Coming Soon

Hello all-

We're currently hard at work on the third and final edition of the Double Door Inn book. This new version has really turned into something special, and we can't wait for you to see it. Updates coming soon. Stay tuned!
-Daniel
March 14, 2017

Interview About The Double Door Inn On WFAE

Hello All-

WFAE aired a great interview this morning with Daniel Coston, co-author of the Double Door Inn book, Double Door owner Nick Karres, and musician Bill Noonan. Listen to the show here, and check out the book at Amazon, via links on this page, at Park Road Books, or the Double Door Inn.
Cheers,
-Daniel

http://wfae.org/post/last-call-double-door-inn-look-back-43-years-charlottes-home-blues

December 11th Show At The Double Door Inn!

Hello all-

I wanted to let you know about a show at the Double Door Inn on December 11th with several Fort Canoga Press connections. FCP authors Jake Berger and Daniel Coston will be playing the show as part of the Mannish Boys, and Coston will host and MC the show. The show also features reunions of the Buddy Ro Band and Loafers Glory, both of whom feature people that were interviewed for our There Was A Time book. The show will also be the last show at the Double Door Inn for many in the show,  and stay tuned for a their and final edition of the Double Door Inn book in 2017.

Thanks very much, and happy holidays,
-Fort Canoga Press
November 26, 2016

Young Ages Show Poster On November 25th

Spread the word, and see you there,
-Daniel

The Young Ages Return To The Double Door Inn For One More Show

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. Fort Canoga Press will be there that night, and have books available for purchase.

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

Jake Berger Benefit Is Ready To Rock 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

Double Door Inn

Hello All-

We're saddened to hear that the Double Door Inn in Charlotte, NC will be closing at the end of this year. Daniel Coston and Fort Canoga Press are planning to put together a new edition of their book in 2017. Visit this page throughout the year for updates.

Thank you,
-Daniel
May 2, 2016

News On Jake Berger And January 23rd Show At The Double Door Inn

Hello everyone-

As you may know, my friend and NC 1960s 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

Happy Holidays

Hello All-

Happy holidays. Our books are available, as always, from Amazon.com.

http://www.amazon.com/There-Was-Time-Charlotte-Carolina/dp/0615809405 

http://www.amazon.com/Charlottes-Home-Blues-Years-Double/dp/0615936768/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448428494&sr=1-2 

http://www.amazon.com/Briarhoppers-Circle-Rolls-Daniel-Coston/dp/0692312137/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448428537&sr=1-5 

http://www.amazon.com/Story-Tourist-In-Britain-glimpses/dp/1500717614 

If you would like an autographed copy of our books, email us, or post us a comment, and we'll get it to you. Best wishes,
-Daniel
November 25, 2015

South End Bazaar This Saturday

Hello-

I'll be selling some fine Fort Canoga Press books, and prints at the South End Bazaar, at 2525 Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203, this Saturday, November 21st. The event starts at 11am, and goes until 8pm. I'll be there after noon, and there until 6:30pm. 
Hope to see you there,
-Daniel
November 21, 2015

Fort Canoga Press Is On The Road

Hello all-

If you're in Winston-Salem, NC tomorrow (July 4th), come by the Mast General Store. Fort Canoga Press and I will be there for a special pop-up event from 11am to 4pm, with all of our FCP books in stock. Hope to see you there,
-Daniel
July 3, 2015