Backstage With Chris Lee
Check out the new podcast, “Backstage with Chris Lee.” Hosted by radio personality and musician Chris Lee, this podcast features interviews with musicians, singers, songwriters and more!
From country to bluegrass, classic rock to alternative, jazz to punk, Chris talks with musicians about their music, their influences and what inspires them. With each episode, you‘ll get an inside look at the music business and more.
So tune in and get to know some of the best talent and music from around the country.
“I want to get to know the musicians who have helped shape our music community over the last 40-50 years” – Chris Lee
Episodes
16 episodes
Rick Latham: An Intimate Conversation with Legendary Drummer Rick Latham: Career Insights, Drum Techniques, and Musical Influences
How would you like to sit down with a legendary drummer who's shared the stage with music giants like Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, and BB King? Better yet, what if he took you on a riveting journey from his humble beginnings in Columbia, South...
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Episode 16
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1:13:05
NEAL MCJUNKIN - The Hot Notes/Slewfoot - 06/23/2023
Neal McJunkin has been a professional musician since he was a teenager, playing in various bands throughout the Southeast. He played with the legendary Slewfoot Band after taking over the house gig at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach SC after Alabama...
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Episode 14
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58:04
Jarret Forrester - Singer/Songwriter/Author/Actor & More!
Singer/Songwriter Jarret Forrester is a true road warrior, performing over 200 shows per year. He also finds the time to write books and find the odd novelty in odd places. Join me on this episode of Backstage With Chris Lee as we get to know J...
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Episode 13
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57:08
MARK HERNDON - Alabama Band - Leah Seawright - 05-22-2023 - For over 25 years, Mark Herndon was the drummer for Alabama, the most successful country band of all time.
For over 25 years, Mark Herndon was the drummer for Alabama, the most successful country band of all time.Raised in North and South Carolina, Mark’s musical journey with Alabama began in 1979 at the iconic Bowery Bar. From that humble st...
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Episode 12
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Phil and Mark Lister - Dixiana - Part 2 - 5/15/2023
After traveling to Nashville several times to try to get noticed and sign a record deal, the band makes one last attempt to get signed, and it paid off! Find out how it all transpired for Phil, Mark, Cindy Murphy Orr, Randall Griffith a...
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Episode 11
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1:03:06
Mark "Smoothy" Ensley - James Radford Band - 4/24/2023
4/23 - This Week's guest: Mark "Smoothy" Ensley!Mark Ensley is a revered name in the South Carolina music scene. Born and raised in Easley, SC on the "mill hill" like so many of his family and friends, Mark's musical journey began at an ...
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Episode 9
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51:32
JASON PASSMORE - 04/16/2023
Jason’s music is a mixture of traditional and modern country, with elements of bluegrass, rock, and gospel. He is a master of storytelling, and his lyrics are heartfelt and often inspiring. His raw emotion and powerful delivery have gained him ...
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Episode 8
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56:07
Tez Sherard - "Big" Tez Sherard/Edwin McCain - 4-2-2023
Tez Sherard is an Anderson, SC native and began his musical career playing in his family’s gospel group at a very early age. Tez began branching out musically with groups like Still Cruisin’ and many others. In 2006, as a result of...
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Episode 7
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1:17:30
Jake Williams - Kimble/Auralayer - 03-26-2023
Jake Williams is a talented musician and songwriter and has been playing music since he was a young kid. He plays with the band "Auralayer" and has a solo project where he goes by the name "Kimble". He is a finalist in The Upstate ...
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Episode 6
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50:24
John Hoyt - Hot As A Pepper - 03-19-2023
On this episode I sit down with Mr. John Hoyt!John Hoyt is the bass player in the band he formed, Hot As A Pepper.We talk about his early days as a musician, his band, the Upstate Live Music page and Palmetto Showcase website, and h...
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Episode 5
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50:44
Corey Stevenson - 3-12-2023
Corey Stevenson is an incredibly talented musician, singer, and songwriter. His new EP is packed with great songs, including his latest single "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". Corey's music is full of soul and emotion, and he is sure to light up...
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Episode 4
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50:39
CHUCK CAPE - 03-05-2023
This week's guest is Mr. Chuck Cape. Chuck has been playing in and around the Upstate of SC for many years. We talk about Chuck's early life growing up in Pennsylvania, his musical influences and how he ended up in SC after his military servise...
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Episode 3
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37:48
Max Simpson - MoJo on Max - 02-19-2023
On The next episode of "Backstage with Chris Lee", Chris interviews Max Simpson. A very talented musician from Anderson, SC. They talk about Max's band, MoJo On Max. At only 20 years old, Max has b...
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Episode 2
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33:33
James Austin Charping - 2-5-2023
I'm thrilled to have as my first guest, James Austin Charping, a South Carolina native, as my first guest! James has been a singer and songwriter from a young age and began performing to audiences in the southeast before moving to Myrtle Beach ...
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Episode 1
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