The Stories of the Upstate
Summary: Telling the stories of the unique individuals who make Upstate South Carolina the great place it is to live, work and visit.
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On this show, bluegrass and rock and rock come to play. Check out Seneca singer-songwriter and member of the Drovers Old Time Medicine Show, Ed Campbell's story complete with growing up in Greer, SC; playing tennis in high school; watching Roy Rogers; listening to Bill Monroe and Neil Young; loving the Chattooga River and having a passion for telling stories through music.
Inspiration comes in many different ways. Nicole Ramsbey shares a story about inspiration.
On this episode, we run, swim, and bike. Check out Simpsonville triathlete, Nicole Ramsbey's story complete with moving around a bit as a kid; being a triathlete; watching Gilligan's Island; listening to Pink; loving Paris Mountain and having a passion for solving problems.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
A story of overcoming and never giving up.
On this episode, we talk citzenship. Check out new U.S. citizen, Raquel Lamberth's story complete with a childhood in South Africa; attending Holmes Bible College; watching The Cosby Show; listening to Whitney Houston; loving Korean movies and having a passion for helping children in need.
A different kind of love song.
On this episode, music rocks. Check out singer-songwriter, JJ Woolbright's story compete with sneaking out to hear live music as a kid; enjoying theme parks; watching Hee Haw; listening to Roy Orbison and Tom Petty; loving the Liberty Bridge and having a passion for telling stories with song.
Over 40 Upstate SC singer-songwriters are featured in this special. We've taken 12 songs from the Downtown Jams from 2017 so you can enjoy the talent Upstate has to offer.
It is always a thrill to make someone's day by filling a wish. Greenville City Councilman, Russell Stall shares just such a story.
On this episode, we talk TEDx, check out the organizer of TEDx Greenville and Greenville City Councilman, Russell Stall's story complete with growing up in the Augusta Rd area of Greenville; thinking Greenville was really uncool; watching Mony's Rascals; listening to George Clinton; being a bee keeper; loving Greenville and having a passion for community and connecting people.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
Depression among artists is common and South Carolina photographer, Jeff Rose shares his story of overcoming depression with the hope of inspiring his fellow artists.
On this episode, it's the art of photographer. Check out South Carolina photographer Jeff Rose's story complete with trips to Broadways shows, the Lincoln Center and the Met; studying photographic instrumentation in college; watching All in the Family; laughing with Rodney Dangerfield; loving Paris Mountain State Park and having a passion for photography.
Legendary coach teaches Brad Willis about becoming the man he should be.
