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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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
Baseball superstar, Tony Gwinn, coached Ryan Heil in college and in one practice showed the team that he still had what it takes to be a great hitter.
On this episode we hear the music, or podcast, or whatever more clearly. Check out the CMO of Zipbuds and business consultant, RYan Heil's story complete with sitting through plenty of business meetings as a kid with the promise of ice cream; playing baseball from high school through the minor leagues and coaching college baseball; watching Sports Center; listening to The Dave Matthews Band; working on his PhD in leadership and organization culture at Clemson; loving Lake Keowee and having a passion for helping people reach their potential.
Breaking up can be inspirational, just listen to Morgan Riley, Greenville singer-songwriter's bonus story for an example.
On this episode, we're country music bound. Check out Greenville singer-songwriter, Morgan Riley's story complete with growing up in crab county; being a musical child her entire life; watching The Price is Right; listening to Carry Underwood and Jewel; loving downtown Greenville and having a passion for music
You never know who you will interview and photograph for a local magazine. Listen to Perry J. Williams encounter with two unique sisters.
On this episode, we talk utilities. Check out the Chairman of Greer Public Works, Perry J. Williams' story complete with riding road working equipment with his dad as a kid; expressing his artistic side through black and white film photography since his teen years; watching the Andy Griffith Show and Breaking Bad; listening to Neil Young and David Gray; loving the Swamp Rabbit Trail and having a passion for the city of Greer.
On this episode we talk conservation. Check out Executive Director of Upstate Forever, Andrea Cooper's story complete with splitting a childhood between Connecticut and NYC; graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder; watching the Partridge Family, making a mean tequila drink; enjoying backcountry skiing; loving hiking and having a passion for conservation.
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
Sometimes when we meet our idols, we find out they are very human and sometimes a bit strange. John Jeter, Converse College adjunct professor and freelance writer, shares a story about one of his musical idols.
On this episode, we're heading to college. Check out Converse College adjunct professor, John Jeter's story complete with growing up in Germany and West Point; working in the newspaper business; owning Greenville's Handle Bar; watching M.A.S.H.; listening to Shinedown and John Hiatt; loving music and having a passion for storytelling.
Roaming around the country has a certain appeal and for a singer-songwriter it is doubly so. Check out Central singer-songwriter, Rush Morgan's song inspired by his travels.
On this episode, we're back to the music. Check out Central singer-songwriter, Rush Morgan's story complete with childhood cirt clod wars; hating school' watching The Road runner; listening to Paul Simon and John Mayer; loving the lakes and waterfalls of the Upstate and having a passion for music.
Sometimes all you need to get started in a new place is a few new friends. Taryn Scher, CEO of TK PR gives us an example of just that.
On this episode, we talk public relations. Check out the Sparkle Boss (CEO) of TK PR, Taryn Scher's story complete with growing up in tap and ballet shoes; learning to save and invest as a kid from her dad; watching Full House; listening to Aerosmith; loving the Village of West Greenville and having a passion for sharing the stories that businesses need to tell.
