The Stories of the Upstate

On this episode, a little wasted wine. Check out singer and front man of Wasted Wine, Robert Gowan's story complete with being an annoying child and a reckless teen; watching X-files and Rick and Morty; listening to John Zorn; visiting Amsterdam; loving Greenville's restaurant culture and having a passion for music.

Greenville artist, Meredith Piper gives a look on how she ended up in Greenville.

On this episode, we do art. Check out Greenville artist, Meredith Piper's story complete with drawing clothes on paper dolls a child, watching Friends and Modern Family; listening to The Dave Matthews Band; loving Falls Park and having a passion for art.

What caused Ty Houck from Greenville Parks and Recreation to be grounded for a summer as a kid? Listen to his bonus story to find out.

On this episode, let's go play in the park. Check out Greenville County Recreation District's Ty Houck's story complete with a strong single mom raising him; being exposed to parks and rec watching his mom; watching School House Rock; listening to Ben Harper; loving authentic Maryland crab cakes and having a passion for cycling.

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

Finding out that you have a huge tumor in your brain is devastating. Find out about Angie Hubbard's experience in her bonus story.

Check out the CEO of Adroit Systems Co, Angie Hubbard's story complete with being a drum major in high school, working in the newspaper industry for 20 years, watching Happy Days, listening to Keith Urban, loving the Swamp Rabbit Trail and having a passion for security.

Ireland and pizza seem to not go together, so check out Dr. Martha Durham's bonus story to see how they do.

On this episode we get some counseling. Check out psychologist with North Main Counseling and Wellness, Dr. Martha Durham's story complete with owing a debt of gratitude to Sen. Strom Thurmond; being a fan of Jerry Seinfeld; watching Charlie's Angels; listening to Led Zeppelin; loving Falls Park and having a passion for connecting with people and helping them better themselves.

A story and song about trying to connect with someone you love from Greenville singer-songwriter, Jeff Edwards.

On this episode we go to music town. Check out Greenville singer-songwriter Jeff Edwards' story complete with playing with Legos and listening to his parents record player; watching Transformers; listening to Pink Floyd; being a HUGE geek, loving cos-play and having a passion for all things geek.

Greg McPhee, executive chef and owner of The Anchorage shares a story about the origins of where his new restaurant is housed.

On this week's episode, it's time to eat. Check out the executive chef and owner of The Anchorage, Greg McPhees's story complete with spending time in Connecticut, Toronto and NYC, watching Fraggle Rock and The Night Manage; listening to Leon Bridges and James Brown; loving the Upstate's parks, esp. Jones Gap and having a passion for food.

On this episode we play with magic. Check out Spartanburg comedian magician, Glenn Strange's story complete with having fun adventures growing up near the Mill Hill; watching I Love Lucy and The Voice; listening to the Eagles; loves being spur of the moment kind of guy and having a passion for magic.