The Stories of the Upstate

Easley saxophone musician, Raybandz Saxz shares his gratitude for being able to play the saxophone.

On this episode we listen to the saxophone. Check out Easley saxophone musician, Raybandz Saxz's story complete with growing up in a musical family; watching Dragonball Z, listneing to Clyde Cumberlander Jr. and John Legend; being a part time graphic artist and painter; loving the local music scene and having a passion for making music.

Christian Steinmetz from Clemson's WSBF shares a story about creating a wireless charging device for a science fair.

On this episode, college radio is our destination. Check out the chief engineer of WSBF and producer of WSBF's Live Sessions, Christian Steinmetz's story complete with growing up on the beaches of Hilton Head Island; childhood love of photography; watching The Price Is RIght; listening to Daddy's Beemer; loving the SC Botanical Garden and having a passion for the techincal aspects of getting music to the people.

On this episode, it's about the podcasting. Check out the creator and host of The Hoodoo Music Podcast, Mark Hartwell Jones' story complete with a family that loves shouting at each other; playing the trumpet, guitar and bass; watching Power Rangers and House of Cards; listneing to FIve Iron Frenzy; loving the Upstate's waterfalls and mountains and having a passion for podcasting.

On the second Wednesday of each month on “Stories Of The Upstate™ we launch a free concert, theDowntown Jam™, for your smartphone, computer or tablet with local singer-songwriters and their original songs.  #gvlmusic

Jonathan Willis, owner of Farm Fresh Fast shares a story about how a simple question from a doctor when he was a teen changed his entire life.

On this episode, we start eating healthy. Check out the owner of Farm Fresh Fast, Jonathan WIllis' story complete with being a portly adolescent; being a fitness trainer in Florida, watcing The Andy Griffith Show and Games of Thrones, listening to Led Zeppelin; being a fan of Top Gun; loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for fitness and nutrition.

Greenville cellist and writer, Sharon Gerber shares a story showing how bird watching can be inspirational.

On this episode, the cello takes center stage. Check out Greenville cellist and writer, Sharon Gerber's story complete with being the 10th of 11 children; having muscians as parents; watching Super Friends and My Little Pony; listening to Sigor Ros; loving to dance and having a passion for moving people's spirits with music.

Dr. Jermaine Whirl, VP of Economic Development and Corporate Training shares a story about overcoing childhood disease.

On this episode, we go to college. Check out the VP of Economic Development and Corporate Training for Greenville Tech, Dr. Jermaine Whirl's story complete with being one of the first families growing up to own a big screen TV; watching Family Matters and The BIg Bang Theory; listening to Fred Hammond; loving music and being passionate about higher education.

The coordinator and co-host of Merck Mountain Event's, Sheila Merck shares a story about a roadtrip with her son across America.

On this episode, we're headed to a music festival. Check out the coordinator and co-host of Merck Mountain Events, Sheila Merck's story complete with being a PK; hating being a teenager, watching WKRP In Cincinnati; listening to the Marcus King Band and Amy Winehouse; working 20+ years in televison' loving the Upstate lakes and having a passion for helping out teens in need.

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