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Greenville Tech professor Steve Farrell presents short film “Mersey Boys”

Steve Farrell's favorite Beatles song is "In My Life" because he heard it in the same Liverpool pub where John Lennon and Cynthia Powell held their wedding reception in 1962.

A life of music leads Pandolfi to Greenville and an unexpected career niche

Emile Pandolfi, a local and one of the most popular pianist in the country, comes from a strong musical background and has made music his life.

Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp return for songwriters concerts, workshops

Each concert is $75, and all four workshops are offered as a package for $350.

Sound Bites: Shows to see in Greenville this weekend

Vincent Harris shares his list of shows to see this weekend in Greenville

Sound Bites: Upstate shows to see this weekend

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Darrell Scott brings a stunning catalog of songs to Greer

“I’m never worried by that,” he says. “I think that that’s what performing is: Stepping into the unknown. At least that’s the way I do it.”

‘Sisters, too.’ addresses womanhood through song, art, poetry

“What you’re doing matters. Who you are matters. Keep going, don’t stop." - Jenny Ayers

From punks to roots-rockers

Sean Walsh credits his musical shift to a deep dive into the catalogs of Lucero, a group of rough-hewn roots-rockers from Memphis, and Bob Dylan.

Greenville’s new children’s choir to reflect city’s rich diversity

Two private music teachers created a new program to reach kids and reflect Greenville’s rich cultural diversity.

‘Rockabilly Heaven’ mixes rock, country into legendary music experience

Centre Stage’s “Rockabilly Heaven” revisits hit songs from the musical era that mixed rock and country to create a new influential genre.

Upstate Beat: Beket’s homemade gem

The first thing you’re going to notice on “Bad Form,” the new album by a group of S.C. and N.C. musicians called Beket, is the guitars. Rather than just trafficking…

Your guide to Artisphere’s music

Here’s a quick guide to the musical acts playing at Artisphere this Friday through Sunday. The music starts at 1 p.m. Friday and the last set is 4 p.m. Sunday.…

Blue Ridge Fest brings cars, cash prizes, and The Oak Ridge Boys to town

Model A Fords, a $10,000 cash prize, good food, and The Oak Ridge Boys — it must be time for the 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest in Pickens.Hosted by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative volunteer employees, this year’s Blue Ridge Fest on Friday includes its classic car cruise-in, a raffle for three cash prizes, and music.

Family-friendly Merlefest a crowdpleaser once again

Mandolin master Sam Bush is the heartbeat of the Merlefest music festival. The 67-year-old Kentucky native is a Merlefest staple. He’s here every year, and he isn’t one of those…

Paul’s Pick: Orchestra’s all-French program takes on new meaning after Notre Dame tragedy

Paul’s Pick of the Week: The Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s “Vive La France,” Saturday-Sunday at the Peace Center. Why you should go: The Greenville Symphony will add a special piece to…

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