Sparkle City Sessions

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 ha...

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...

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 gather a few spooky stories for your ear hole's part 1 of 2

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 ot...

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...

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 Jamiso...

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...

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...

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.. Thank...

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 Rocc...

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 you...

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 Thank...

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...

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 v...