The Earl Scruggs Center is proud to announce Carolina Calling: The Photography of Daniel Coston, a new exhibition showcasing North Carolina musicians. The exhibition will open on September 21, 2019, and run through December 31, 2019.
The exhibition will display photographs and moments documented by renowned music photographer Daniel Coston throughout his career. North Carolina musicians featured in this exhibit represent many parts of the state and a wide variety of musical genres. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and story about the moment, written by Coston. Visitors will have an opportunity to see iconic images of artists such as Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mandolin Orange, Anthony Hamilton, Link Wray, and many more.
The Earl Scruggs Center will celebrate the opening of the exhibition by offering special events on Saturday, September 21. Come Hear NC will host a discussion panel about the musical heritage and future of the North Carolina music scene at 1:00 pm, followed by a meet and greet with Daniel Coston and other panelists. Come Hear NC is a joint project of the North Carolina Department of Cultural & Natural Resources and the NC Arts Council celebrating Governor Cooper's proclamation of 2019 as the Year of Music. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the Come Hear NC discussion panel and meet and greet.
Later in the evening, the Earl Scruggs Center will host a Carolina Calling VIP reception featuring remarks from Daniel Coston, Come Hear NC, and a special presentation by David Holt's State of Music.
This special exhibition and all associated programming are made possible through the support of Presenting Sponsor, City of Shelby, and Supporting Sponsor, Come Hear NC.
About Daniel Coston
Daniel Coston has lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1983 and began documenting musicians in North Carolina and across the world in 1995. His work has been featured in many major publications, on television, in documentaries, and various exhibitions. Coston has worked with artists such as the Avett Brothers, Johnny Cash, Maurice Williams, Carolina Chocolate Drops, and many, many more.
In addition to his photography, Coston is the author of several books including North Carolina Musicians: Photographs and Conversations (McFarland Publications, 2013), There Was a Time: Rock & Roll During the 1960s in Charlotte and North Carolina (Fort Canoga Press, 2014), and Home of the Blues: A History of the Double Door Inn (Fort Canoga Press, 2017).
Earlier this year, Coston was featured in the documentary Live from the Double Door Inn about the legendary Charlotte music venue, available on PBS and UNC-TV. His work has recently been on display at the Charlotte Museum of History and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Coston's work with Johnny Cash will be featured in the book accompanying Ken Burns' upcoming documentary "Country Music."
To learn more about Daniel Coston and his work, visit his website www.danielcoston.com or connect with him on social media (@danielcoston, @danielcostonphotos).
About the Earl Scruggs Center
Earl Scruggs Center hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 4 pm with extended hours on Wednesdays until 6 pm.
The Earl Scruggs Center is a project of Destination Cleveland County, Inc., a non-profit 501©3 whose mission is to unite our county's history, heritage, culture and arts to create a vibrant economy while embracing the future and preserving the past.
Submitted by Mary Beth Martin