Upstate Music Mine

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! The Season 5 Finale is here!! Thanks to our buddy David Katilius a.k.a. Dkat for dropping by the studio to help co-host and close out another epic season! Today's show features the talented reggae-rock artist, Layton Meacham, and we had a great time chatting with the Upstate native.  His catchy brand new song, "The World" will make you bob your head and...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! We have a super positive episode for you all today, as we are featuring the talented (and very friendly), singer-songwriter, Bryan Beilanski! Bryan is based out of the Charlotte, NC area, and has been playing his music around the globe for a few years now.  He brings us on a fun-filled, optimistically energetic journey with his song "Rock the Library U.S.A."...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's show features a talented rock/alternative/indie artist by the name of Galleon Leap! We sat down with Calvin, the front-man and brains behind the operation, and had a quick chat about his musical background and what went behind the making of his brand new single, "Teeth" (released 6.15.24)  The song is a captivating indie-rock tune with elements of...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features a fantastic rock-reggae band out of the Asheville and Cincinnati areas (yes, both) named Rockstead! These guys have a great sound and are promoting their new single entitled, "Where Did All The Love Go"! Enjoy our interview with the frontman, Jake, as we talk about the band's makeup, history, and future.  Then sit back and en...

Happy June UMMPod Nation! Today's show features a very multi-faceted, multi-instrumentalist, John Durham! Also, we had Fozzy J stop by the studio again to help us co-host! John has played in multiple bands and ensembles throughout his years and has built an impressive resume along the way. Enjoy our chat with John, as Luvbeatz and Fozzy help share some stories from Greenville rock past.  Enjo...

Meaningful Memorial Day to everyone out there listening.  We have much love and respect for those who have served and continue to serve our country. Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We're taking a trip down memory lane, as we remember one of the more popular Upstate bands from the 2010's era, reggae-rock/funk band, Lionz of Zion! Obviously, we've known the guys from LOZ for years, as Dr....

Drums. Friends. Blues. Rock. Mentors. This episode has all the ingredients for a good show!  Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's guest is a very talented drummer, Jack Ryan, who plays with none other than the 'The Marcus King Band'! Jack and Dr. Luvbeatz are long time buddies, and we had a great time catching up and sharing stories along the way.   We've certainly had a lot of...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! And keeping in the family theme, today's band features an exciting up-and-coming band of brothers and their father, Surrender Cobra. Surrender Cobra is comprised of  3 brothers, Benjo (age 12), Witt (16), and Jarratt (18), and their father (and Mayor of Greenwood) Brandon "Bee" Smith! Enjoy our fu...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! Today's episode features an epic double dose of talent as we pair BB Peter's live project, 'Big Radio', with the talented, Wade Bowers (Of Black River Rebels, amongst many other outfits he performs with). BB Peters is a professional jingle writer and wrote and recorded The Upstate Music Mine theme song! His 3 piece live band, 'Big Radio',...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! We have a fantastic new artist to spotlight for you guys today, as we are featuring the talented Joel Shuman this week! His recent concept album, "Drowned City", is a fantastic work of art from start to finish.  We give you a taste with the second track from the album, a bluesy-rock tune,   "Panopticon". The theme of the album ties in perfectly to t...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We have a fantastic show ahead for you all today, as we are featuring an amazingly talented musician by the name of Justin Johnson. Justin has played trumpet (amongst other instruments) with some excellent bands including The Shady Recruits and quickly-rising Charleston-based band, Little Stranger! This interview was one like we've never had before.  We had some gr...

Happy Tuesday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features an exciting new 1700+ capacity venue coming to the area, Trueline Greenville!  We had the pleasure of talking to Trueline's Chief of Staff, Sam Blumin about all the amazing things the new establishment will offer the Upstate.  Check out more information at truelinegvl.com. Construction is underway, and Trueline has planned to open in...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features a local hip-hop artist and promoter by the name of Sympl!  Ernesto "Sympl" Gutierrez has been in the music business for over 2 decades and has accomplished a lot along the way. Enjoy our interview with Sympl, as we discuss his recent happenings and play one of his songs, "Take me to your leader".  After the song, we dive...

***Sponsor Spolight Special*** Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode is a special edition, as we welcome another brand new sponsor to the show, Hawk Plumbing! In today's show, we wanted to dedicate the entire episode to highlight our mission: to help grow, not only our local arts and artists, but the businesses that support them. And we'd like to officially welcome aboard Hawk...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode is one of our personal favorites to date! Not only is it our second edition of the video format of the show (courtesy of Bill Kerrigan of Plethora Films), but we had the pleasure of interviewing Robbie Boggs of Flowlife Entertainment who represents many amazing artists including the recent, GRAMMY-WINNING, Kabaka Pyramid! Robbie is an old friend and...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! Today's show features another fresh original artist from the area, The Chris Vandalay Project! Enjoy their new tune, "Better than before". Speaking of better than before... Also on today's show, is the exciting debut of our very first edition of our video format!  Mr. Bill Kerrigan of CatatoNICK Plethora Films drops by the Beatz Lair Studio to help...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's show features another great local band by the name of Brevard! Hear our exclusive interview with the Taylor and Tyler (also of Tyler Hudson Audio) as we discuss the band's sound and background.  Enjoy Brevard's fantastic song, "Who I was then". After our interview, we conclude with a fun 'This Day in Music' and wrap up this wee...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!!  Today's episode features another great power duo/rock band from the Upstate, "Sunset Electric".  We had a great time talking with Nathan (Vox, Guitar) and Tanner (Drums, Producer) from the band, as we got the inside scoop on their formation, story, and sound.  Included is their featured song, "Character ". After a fun interview, we fly through...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We have a jam packed, extra Crispy episode for you today! Spotlight Artist(s): Matt Crisp and Anna Leigh Band Featured Track: "Porch Swing" by Anna Leigh Band Featured Business: Phase II Express Restaurant and Food Truck (w/ owner Chris Parks) After to great interviews from our guests, we dive into our weekly 'This Day in Music' segment and wrap up t...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! We are so stoked for this week's show! Today's episode features one of the best rock bands to ever come out of the Upstate...  Islander!! It's been a long time coming, as we featured Islander in our inaugural year, exactly 4 seasons ago (S1E6)!  As we discuss during the interview, we've known the front-man of Islander, Mikey Carvajal, since the earl...

Hello UMMPod Nation! Today we're bringing you more fresh original tunes from an Upstate artist, Matt Fassas! Enjoy the exclusive debut of "B side of a dream" (Dr. Luvbeatz remix) in addition to his song "Alexander", which was featured on a recent film from Brother Oliver!  The featured venue this week is actually owned by Matt Fassas himself, and is called 'The Practi...

Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! Happy MLK Jr. Day to you! Today's episode features the local band, Kicksnarecrash! The multi-genre, multi-faceted group is led by frontman Drew Montgomery, who we sat down with for an exclusive interview. After our chat with Drew (and debut of their new song " The Waves", we dive into our favorite segment, This Day In Music! Thank you UMMPod Nation, we&a...

Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday season. We're getting back to the grind, as we are back in the studio this week and featuring another traveling artist that performed a few weeks ago at The Charlie's Castle show. Kevin Schlereth is a fantastic singer-songwriter based out of Wisconsin. He's an incredibly talented folk artist with a plethora...

Happy Tuesday UMMPod Nation! We had another special event to attend this last week, and are bringing you 3 exclusive interviews from The Charlie's Castle show this past Sunday. In today's episode (part 1), we're thrilled to showcase the new single, "Things We Would Do",  from the band WhoAmI? (about the 4:20 mark).  We sit down with the frontman of the band, Drew, and disc...

UMMPod Nation!! The Season 5 Premiere is here, and we're excited to bring you live coverage from The 2023 Greenies Awards! After a lengthy break, we're thrilled to be back in action! In today's episode we give you a brief recap of some of the off-season events, and dive right into coverage from this year's 2023 Greenies Awards.  This year's event was full of stories, laugh...