Sparkle City Sessions : Recent Episodes
Mark Rocco Dawson
Our mission here at the Hub City Music Society is to focus on the local heritage of the arts with our main interest in the music from Spartanburg SC and surrounding areas. Although we will do special shows that may stray our intent will be the same. To entertain and inform.
episodes will be delivered on the 8th, 18th, and the 28th
today we have a wonderful young lady with us who has been playing music in this area for a while and we talk with her about everything she has going on including a new wonderful little baby. This interview was awesome and the music she played at the end was as well. Catch her out when you can.
Kali and {aka} Luke are back with us again and all i can say about this epi. is the crazies are running the asylum.
Today we continue our talk about the SC venue crisis with local music venue owner Mick Minchow about the future of his business which in peril from high insurance cost that may shut him down after 30 years of putting on live music from bid name acts to local musicians trying to start their careers. Give a listen and then do what your can.
We are talking with our good bud Devon aka Bad Bart about new music the blues and a scary hand surgery plus Bart plays us some tunes
Today we talk with Sheila Merck who has spent many years behind the camera with many Tv channels here in the upstate plus has done some time in radio she helped put on the UMA the upstate music awards plus she has also put on numerous music event, but now she is trying to help with a crisis hammering business in the small to moderate music venues Give a listen and then see whist you can do
this is our last episode of the season an needless to say but i will anyway. All our guest were exceptional and here our 2 of our best, both Jillian and Mark elevate the atmosphere when they play so give a listen and elevate your day.
In this episode Sparkle city is on the road to New Orleans for new year's eve. Listen to what we can remember of the trip. Which by the way was more than i thought. We had big fun in the big easy.
Today we talk w Mark Engelhart about playing music overseas, and getting things ready to release new tunes plus he gives us a brilliant music.. session
Today we talk with TJ about his music career, what got him into music, and many, many other cool things he does. We also talk about how he honors her memory by helping other achieve their dreams
Kali is back to update us on what she has been up to and she brought another local comic Luke Harris. Let the hilarity ensue .. Warning this episode has very explicit language.
On today's episode of sparkle city sessions, we catch up with Tony and learn about new music, new adventures, and all the cool stuff that has been going down with the Troubadour.
today on Sparkle City Sessions Spartanburg Poet Mamie Morgan is here to talk to Y'all about her life and works...including two new books being published real soon! We were also treated to a first reading of two new poems...the ink still wet! we loved having her on the program.
in this episode we talk to Don about his extensive medical credentials and Rockabilly fusion that he and him Medicine men have been doing around the region plus much more. So don't miss that!
Today we have Kool Dewey on the show and we get to the heart of all thing's life, music, love, troubles and triumphs. This episode brings everything to the surface and the music at the end of the show reflects the trials. We appreciate Kool Dewey for being on the program.
In this episode we talk to Janeen about her band Howl in the Valley playing solo shows, writing music, and a little bit more about her as well. stick around till the end for some killer music..
Today on Sparkle City Sessions we talk with Jill about being in a touring band {Clay Johnson and the Hard Promises} plus we get to know her a bit better. Come hang with us an learn about your local musicians on the verge.
On this 50th episode of Sparkle city Sessions we talk with the firecracker that is Lecretia about her rise to becoming as force in the country music genre. Get to know her a bit better plus catch some killer acoustic songs at the end of the interview.
On this episode we bring you music from Kenny Lawrence. Paul Toplis and David Ezell. We end this season with 11 episodes so we can work on our 50th episode. which will start season 5. see you in Oct
Paul Toplis our new co host and Rocco catch up with kenny at the nu way lounge, an talk about what's happening now and what's on the horizon.
Here at sparkle city session we love to introduce the newest musicians on our scene an Paul is starting to show his stuff at our local long time running jam night here at the oldest bar in town the nu way lounge.. A huge rock and roll, rockabilly fan loves to stay close to the roots. Having his own rockabilly band for quite some time he moves here for love an starts over in a sense but I'm sure you'll welcome him into the musical fabric which we love so much her in Spartanburg SC
Bad Bart is a young man on a mission for the blues an he is off to a good start as a local musician he has quickly gained many fans of his playing.
Sit back and listen to our good bud tell you about himself an his musical journey. stick around for a live performance from the nu way lounge at the end of the cast.
Today we talk with Frank about his friendship with Toy Caldwell and how they grew up together making music here in Spartanburg SC that would become loved worldwide. Plus Frank lets us hear some rare {very rare} audio of Toy from their early days of recorded music plus a few surprises. David an Frank also talk about their highschool days here in the Burg. Sit back because this is a Dosey.
Robbie is a long-time buddy of mine we go back many years. So, it was a pleasure having him on the show. Robbie has always been a great talent as long as i have known him. From the hair metal days of the late 80s on into the 90s eo his acoustic stylings of today get to know Robbie a bit better. Sit back relax and catch the tunes at the end of the interview.
We had the great pleasure to sit down with Kali the other day to talk about the comedy scene in G ville and how she wants to do many cool things with her comedy family. We applaud her in her efforts to make comedy more. Give listen an find out... Thanks to the Nu Way lounge Spartanburg SC for their continued support.
Derik and Deon are back again to talk all things wrestling out of Union SC and surrounding areas. They have a lot of things going on
Get all the news you been wanting to hear about the new endeavor they are working out of Cross Anchor its the Future Factory and you'll hear about soon
so sit back an give a listen
What can I say about David, well quite a lot actually not only has he influenced many musicians here in the
Spartanburg area but his music stylings have made him unique in every aspect of his field with his haunting
vocals and his master class songwriting very few can compare. David is a true icon of the region a Sparkle city treasure.
Hey There, we are back for season 4! In our special Kick Off Episode we talk with our first ever guest about what's going on in the studio as Clay and his band the Hard Promises an up and coming band from Spartanburg SC are about to release their long awaited EP. We also talk what's coming down the line. Thanks to the Nu Way Lounge (the oldest bar) in downtown Spartanburg for all the support .. More new episodes in Mid May.
LOVE ROCCO
In this very best of we have Rian Moneypenny, Travis Smith, Stephen Cantrell, and the Tall Grass .. Just the music in these episodes we will ne nack soon for season 4 Thanks Nu way Lounge Spartanburg SC
Today we talk with Drew Story about all projects he has going on, plus we have Drew playing a few tunes. Sit back
and find out a little more about your local musicians ..Recorded live at the Nu Way lounge Spartanburg SC
In this episode we talk with one of a kind Hillary / Ary Parks about many things and all kinds of stuff Acting and music plus much more. We had lots of fun on the podcast this episode. Give a listen and learn a little about our local talent here in the Burg
In this episode we talk with our good bud Alison about all the cool stuff she has going on plus we talk about how vital music therapy is
Today we talk with john about his early days learning the drums and the Nu way jam, Get to know John a bit better in this episode
Your host Rocco and Mark Tebalt talk with you about a new project the Tall Grass Trio plus get to know Mark Tebalt a bit better. We also share brief timeline of the inception of the Hub City Music Society. Sit back relax and give a listen.... since we recorded this session, we brought in a violinist the name of Caro Dainer so the music portions of this show we recorded in my home.
In this episode we sit back and talk with Stephen and learn a bit about his musical past and here what he has going on now, Thats is one of the big things we do here we want you to get to know your local music smiths ... So, hang out till the end of the session as always, we have music from the artist
Sit back and listen with us while we talk to Travis about all things Travis Soul singer supreme.
This episode we bring your local troubadour Mr. Rian Moneypenny, a wonderful songwriter and guitar player Sit back with us an get to know Rian a bit better, plus he plays some hunting tunes on the end of the show ... you'll love this one and find Rian online on Facebook
on this episode we talk with Tracy about all thing's going on with her and south 85 plus cancer recovery. She also lets us in on new music coming soon and with a new band you know something special is about to happen. Sit back and give a listen. get all of south 84 music online wherever you get music, we were going to have a couple of songs from Tracy, but her vocals recorded too low so when we have her back, we will get her to belt out a few
Sparkle City Sessions starts season 3 off with a bang bringing in the union wrestling Champ Mr. Chase Emery the future of professional wrestling.to talk with us at the NU WAY lounge here in Spartanburg SC. Chase and his manager Derik talk about what it takes to be the champ plus future matches to come. Chase is not your run of the mill fellow out to be like everyone else he is a true force unlike anything else He's a beast in the ring with a technical mindset ready to take all commers. So, sit back with us a listen to the future.
Jack reads us some scary stories from our grand state of South Carolina Jack has retired from teaching but was happy to tell us some stories
we bring you the best of season 2 with Clay Johnson then Jamison Smith then Will Robbins after that it's Freddie Vanderford with Steve McGaha. Tony Slaughter comes in next then Kenny Lawrnce lead singer for Blackfoot brings it on home ... see you next season
we talk with our good buddy clay who was or very first guest on the podcast. We had to get back with him because he has been on the move getting things happening for himself and his buds the hard promises so sit back listen and catch up with what's been going down. Thanks Thanks to the Nu Way lounge of Spartanburg SC for helping out this season See you for season 3
We have been losing a lot of supporters of music not to mention musicians here lately and we almost lost this guy not too long ago. Will a multi-instrumentalist who has played in many bands in the burg his son many of you know also named Will plays drums for cutlass among jamming with other acts when they need a drummer. We have had this interview in the can which I was going to edit with other people reminiscing about Spartanburg. We are glad he made it threw to see another day which he almost didn't. Sit back and listen and remember to let those who lift you up know you love them .... HCMS
later Rocco
We're hanging at the nu way with our good buddy Will Guitar and vocalist with St Maurice which is well known in this area which we will talk about but will also has released some solo work and we talk about that too. So, sit back relax and check out what's going on and going down with Will an St Maurice. WE had a killer time hanging at the Nu way
In this 2-part episode we talk about some of the originators of the piedmont blues. If you don't know about this style of blues, you really should because without it a lot of what you like today would not be. Join Steve and Freddie both Folk heritage award recipients and me Rocco get into some sweet sounds.
In this 2-part episode we talk about some of the originators of the piedmont blues. If you don't know about this style of blues, you really should because without it a lot of what you like today would not be. Join Steve and Freddie both Folk heritage award recipients and me Rocco get into some sweet sounds.
We step away from the music and talk Wrestling which has some deep heritage. Mr. Vanderford and Mr. Johnson agreed to talk with me an set aside coming to blows so we could talk about some important events coming up things almost got out of control but we kept it together. so give a listen. Support local go catch some music or a match real soon.
Our good bud Freddie stops by to talk about what's being going on with his new project with Carolina slim plus we riminess about his old master blues harp friend and mentor Peg Leg Sam. Hang around at the end Freddie and I jam on some blues.
In this episode we speak with tony about his new album which was inspired by his father. It's a departure from Tonys early band configurations, but it works and works well. give a listen at the end for some acoustic goodness from Tony. Stream Alton Douglas Tonys new passion project everywhere you get music
We have Bill back once again but this time he comes in solo to talk music and moonshine, Bill gets in depth on all matter of things as we taste a drop and talk shop .. hang around till the end for some fine acoustic tunes performed by my longtime friend
What can i say about my friend Kenny, I guess it could start off by saying his singing and way with words are right up there with some of the greats and when you hear him, you'll understand. Having known Kenny for a while I can also say he has a mammoth of a heart and puts it into everything he does from his solo stuff to being front man of the southern rock juggernaut Blackfoot, we wish Kenny all the best but stick around for the end of the interview and hear some gems from our man Kenny.
Season 2 starts with a Spartanburg Mainstay Mr. Jamison smith musician extraordinaire who has hosted the longest jam night in town. The Sunday songwriters which now resides at Delaney's here in downtown Spartanburg it has given a testing ground for many new artists. He also plays with other local bands as well as his solo such as Milgram's 27 plus Brandy Lindsey and the punch. We appreciate Jamison for his commitment to the local music scene. and hope you like learning about him so sit back relax and don't forget he does some tunes at the end of our interview,
we will have new episodes in the new year so get ready for big names and big times in season 2 Love from HCMS
well folks our last 2 episodes will be our favorite songs from this season ,We would like to thank all the artist that helped out with this endeavor plus Marc Higgins for help editing all of this first season. you can stream music from all of our artist online.. Thanks to Pinnacle Custom Construction Thanks to the local establishments for having us for our guest stops (the Venus pie and the nu way lounge in downtown Spartanburg SC )Thanks to Yusif. Thanks for listening From me Mark Rocco Dawson and all of us here at The Hub City Music Society see you next season in the new year..
Our good buddy Ryan stops by HQ for a sit down to talk about what's going on and some reminiscing about the old days, We talk Marshall Tucker Nashville and everything between. Plus Ryan and me (Rocco) do a couple of songs for you So sit back an give a listen. Thanks from Rocco and all of us here at HCMS..
Om this session we talk with Joel and Tipton from Remedy 58 a brilliant band based out of the Greer South Carolina .. We talk about everything from music, art, and Metaphysics yes i said metaphysics they also play a smoking set of acoustic originals of which Tipton composes so well.. I have the opportunity to jam with Tipton a couple of times at a local weekly event in Spartanburg for songwriters on Sundays..(Sunday songwriters) WE hope you enjoy this session FIND Remedy 58 online and thank guys for coming down. Thanks from Rocco and all of us from HCMS ENJOY
this episode finds us in an unknow location (still in the city but shhhhhhh its a secret) We sit down with marc an talk about his first band and some of the influences that led him all the way up to where he is now fronting his newest group Marc Higgins and the Chainsaw Bears .. so come with us on this musical journey with Marc and your host Rocco and get answers you never knew you needed to know about local Spartanburg musician Marc Higgins.
Our good friend Sydney stops by one of our favorite eating establishments here in Spartanburg the Venus Pie 400 e main ST (also order online) to talk about about some music. We ask her how its been during these crazy times. Syd was living in New Orleans playing a popular piano bar when the scourge hit find out what she's up to know plus she lets us in on a bit of her creative process.. Thanks from all of here at Sparkle City Sessions AND HCMS // PEACE
Here we are at HCMS HQ talking with our good bud Drew and he lets us know what's going on with himself and the new position of continuing a southern rock band legacy( Blackfoot) plus he will play a few of his own tunes we love Drew and know his is just hitting his stride .. Take a listen and you will understand .. Thanks from your host Rocco
Today we are coming from local eatery the Venus Pie here in downtown Spartanburg with are good buddies Wes Wyatt (son of corneal Gene Wyatt)and Bill Canny (whos credits include being a moonshiner) but i know his as friend .. We had a ball talking with these two and the music was something killer.. Sit back an enjoy the ride and learn a bit about the area an your local musicians... thanks from Rocco
Hi folks today we find out what's been going on with our good bud Mitch things may have rearranged but the mission is the same. His commitment to the craft shines threw in this episode of sparkle city sessions Give a listen and find out ,plus he has a set of music for you .. We here at the Hub City Music Society love to hear from Mitch and you will too once you hear this talent /// thanks from your host Rocco
We sit the music aside here in Spartanburg SC for this episode and talk Wrestling with its strong heritage in the area. Derik Vanderford gives us the skinny on the past and the future of the areas no holds barred situation .. WE had big fun at this one very cool .. so come along
thanks Derik we here at HCMS an sparkle city sessions look forward to having you back soon Thanks once again Rocco
Recorded live at the oldest bar in town (the nu way lounge) this episode was our proof of concept (GONNA BE RAW) it was done just to see if we could get something done .. Clay is a young talent killing it here in Spartanburg SC. Give a listen to his music at the end of this podcast an tell your friends about him and this Podcast AS we progress and streamline things here at the Hub City Music Society we know you will grow to love them. Thanks from Rocco your host
sparkle city sessions from Spartanburg SC brings the second instalment of getting to know your local musicians. This time we talk with Mary Norris she is a powerhouse vocalist that can sing oh so sweet then belt it out with the best of thee. She also has a rocking band named Salty Ray that plays around the area. T We talk with Mary about her and the inspiration that drives her she also pulls the veil back a bit and lets you know about her songwriting process.
we enjoyed having Mary on the podcast Thanks from HCMS and Sparkle City Sessions plus our sponsored by Pinnacle Custom Construction