The Stories of the Upstate

On this episode, music is the star. Check out Easley singer-songwriter, Tyler J. Pearson's story complete with a a childhood filled with baseball and fishing; teenage years secretly playing music, watching The Smothers Brothers; listening to Micheal Jackson; loving Issaqueena Falls and having a passion for music.

Every thing we experience are part of God's bigger purpose, even when we don't see it.

On this episode, bring out the red kettle. Check out Greenville's Salvation Army's Director of Social Ministries, Lauren Stephen's story complete with a childhood filled with sports, varsity cheerleading, watching The Real World, listening to Bethel music, loving Paris Mountain State Park and having a passion for helping 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

On this episode we take a look at our community. Check out GVLToday's Ryan Heafy's story complete with being a bit of a pyro as a kid; studying mechanical engineering, working with Black Hawk helicopters; watching Saved By The Bell; listening to The Dave Matthews Band; loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for work force development.

God's Old Tune

On this episode, it's time for a song or two. Check out Easley singer-songwriter, Taylor McCall's story complete with learning to play guitar at 7, working construction; watching Rocket Power; listening to Jason Isbell' loving Krispy Kreme donuts and having a passion for building a career in the music industry.

For good teachers who s=work to be the best they can be, hearing from a former student about the impact you made in their life, there is nothing better.

On this episode, we're dancing on our toes. Check out the executive director of Ballet Spartanburg, Teresa Hough's story complete with a childhood filled with music and dance; a teenage years rebellious streak, watching I Love Lucy; listening to Al Green, loving the Chapman Cultural Center and having a passion for dance.

A tasty way to battle childhood cancer

On this episode, its event planning time. Check out the owner of Events With Taylor, Taylor Correll-Greer's story complete with being in drum line in high school marching band; having worked for a Charleston horse and carriage company; watching Beverly Hills 90210; listening to Brittany Spears and classic Rock; loving the Chapman Cultural Center and having a passion for the fight against childhood cancer.

On this episode, it's all about recording the music. Check out the owner of Studio 101, Brad Phillips' story complete with growing up as a country boy; having a dad in an Southern Gospel quartet; watching The Andy Griffith Show; listening to Diamond Rio; loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for music.

We love to celebrate local music on Stories Of The Upstate™ Podcast (iTunes, Stitcher app). This Memorial Day Weekend is no exception. We are presenting many local musicians who have played their original songs on Stories Of The Upstate™ Podcast. Enjoy a dip into the Upstate music scene by hearing some of the most creative and talented artists in our community right now. Like our Facebook page @ Facebook.com/StoriesOfTheUpstate and join us anytime on YOUR smartphone.

On this episode, we talk blogs. Check out Business and Babies blogger, Andrea Huerta's story complete with root beer popsicles with Grandpa; watching the Andy Griffith Show; listening to piano music; being a mult-passion person; blogging; loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for foster care.

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