The Stories of the Upstate

On this episode the rhythm moves us. Check out the Jeff Holland's story complete with drumming from the age of 2; buying his own drum set at 10, sneaking into Upstate bars to play drums; watching Hee Haw, listening to Paul Simon; loving the Upstate fishing holes and having a passion for helping people find ways to communicate.

Emily McSherry shares what led her to becoming a lobby for cannabis.

On this episode we're cannabis forward. Check out the founder of Cannabis Forward, Emily McSherry's story complete with a childhood home full of animals; being a nerd in high school; watching The Bozo Show, listening to Hurray For The RIff Raff, playing the ukulele; loving Sotny Brook Park and having a passion for alternative life choices.

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

Following the Grateful Dead across the country leads to some unique experiences, hear some of Dumah's experiences.

On this episode, we mix art and music. Check out Greenville Live music painter, Dumah's story complete with painting Speedy Gonzalez as a kid, drawing his teachers in funny situations, watching The Dukes of Hazard, listening to The Marcus King Band and Wide Spread Panic; loving Falls Park and having a passion for expressing music through art

Inspired by her relationship with her Dad, Lecretia Robinson, singer-songwriter with The ThunderRoad Band pends a song with a poignant question.

On this music, we hear the music. Check out singer-songwriter for the ThunderRoad Band, Lecretia Robinson's story complete with performing in a traveling quartet at the age of 2; playing piano, guitar, saxophone; watching Hee Haw; listening to the Piedmont Boys and Dolly Parton; loving Cowpens' Mighty Moo festival and having a passion for music.

On this episode, it's all about marketing. Check out Independent Marketing Consultant, Megan Finnern's story complete with a childhood with hospital stays and childhood games; teenage years of purposely not fitting in, but being active. watching Sesame Street and House of Card; listening to Tori Amos and rocking out karaoke with The House of the Rising Sun; loving Falls Park and having a passion for connecting people.

Playing one's first professional gig at a state mental hospital was certainly an interesting experience says Cliff Witherspoon.

On this episode, it's all about the music. Check out the owner of Red Arrow Entertainment, Cliff Witherspoon's story complete with being great at "kick the can;" hanging out with musicians at foosball parlors; watching Star Trek; listening to the Beatles and Ronnie James Dio' working with folks like Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Pat Benatar; loving science and having a passion for music.

The July 2017 Downtown Jam™ on Stories Of The Upstate™ is a special tribute Jam featuring the music of Matt Reynolds. You get to listen in to incredible songwriting performed by Darby Wilcox, Mark Charles Dye and our musical director Charles Hedgepath. We are grateful to Matt’s family for giving the permission for these artists to perform the songs and share the brilliance of Matt Reynolds as a songwriter with you. You can find more about Matt and his music on his Facebook page and get his music at Horizon Records in Greenville or Spotify and other online music sources. You can also check out Matt’s biography-based interview episode on Stories Of The Upstate™ (episode #130). Godspeed, Matt Reynolds. #gvlmusic

On this GSA Business Report Q &A episode, we grow. Check out the CEO of 3Fold Creative, Tim Joiner's story complete with being homeschooled; working closely with his dad as a child; creating and running two businesses as a teen, including hiring employees, watching Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser; listening to classical music; touring Europe with a Bob Jones University singing group; loves Downtown Greenville and has a passion for building things.

Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis shares a story about a cocky kid pitching and an experienced Grandpa batting.

On today's episode, it's time for the sheriff. Check out Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis' story complete with growing up farming; being in the Air Force, watching The A-Team; listening to Merle Haggard and the Highwaymen; loving baseball and having a passion for protecting the community.