Vincent Harris, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

New podcast ‘The Maker’s Mound’ focuses on Upstate musicians and their songwriting processes

Steven Cathcart says he’s motivated by his constant discovery of talented local and regional performers.

Guitarist Jacob Johnson charts the highs and lows of an ‘Old Soul’

Jacob Johnson says that “Old Soul” is explicitly meant to evoke the lows and highs of being a touring musician.

Amanda Anne Platt’s journey from shy songwriter to leader of alt-country aces The Honeycutters

“People do seem to be concerned for me when they hear my songs,” Amanda Anne Platt adds with a laugh.

The Single File: Sorry, Peach’s ‘Bully’ looks inward to find who’s to blame after a breakup

Spartanburg’s Sorry, Peach is both a great band and, essentially, a homework assignment. Tyerra Clayborne, the band’s singer and main songwriter, majored in a new degree program called contemporary music…

Sound Bites: Three shows to see in the Upstate

Vincent Harris takes a look at the Greenville music scene this weekend.

The Single File: ‘Citizen Alone’ by Phat Lip

“Writing the song helped me with the ending in real life.” — Kelly Jo Ramirez

Virtuoso violinist: Johnny Gandelsman lighten’s up Bach’s cello concertos

“This music is something that every string player grows up with,” - Johnny Gandelsman

Upstate Music Awards reveal 2020 winners at inaugural ceremony

500 people gathered for the first-ever Upstate Music Awards ceremony.

Upstate Beat: Rhea Deleo’s ‘Walk Away’ pairs unrequited love with dark electronic pop

For the month of March, my Upstate Beat columns will be focusing on new original singles by local artists.

Award-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle returns to the Upstate

Tuttle is returning on Friday for a show at The Spinning Jenny in Greer

Nine acts slated to perform at Upstate Music Awards ceremony

The Upstate Music Awards website was brought online last November to reward original local music under the umbrella of the 864 area code.

Dinner & A Show: Local Cue and Excons @ Quest Brewing Company

In a rut with date night? We're here to help.

Hip-hop artist Shyland Flowers is nostalgic by nature

Shyland Flowers is a mainstay of the Upstate hip-hop scene, and he says there’s been a steady improvement on that scene over the last few years.

Old favorites, new faces mark the 2020 Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive lineup

The first concert is March 19.

Upstate poets, hip-hop artists engage in a “War Of Words” tonight

“I’m honored to be a part of an event where people can witness the power of expression from both genres,” says Moody Black.

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