Backstage With Chris Lee

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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

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Rick Latham: An Intimate Conversation with Legendary Drummer Rick Latham: Career Insights, Drum Techniques, and Musical Influences

Jul 25 2023 73 mins

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 Carolina, all the way to the competitive LA music scene? Welcome to an intimate conversation with Rick Latham, an extraordinary musician wh

Greg Parrish - Greg Parrish Music - 7/10/2023

Jul 09 2023 43 mins

My guest is the Carolina Country Music Association 2022 Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year: Greg Parrish!!Greg is a really down to earth guy and a great entertainer. I saw him perform at the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame awards show but didn't get to meet him. Now, join me as I get to know this very talented and humble singer/musician from R

NEAL MCJUNKIN - The Hot Notes/Slewfoot - 06/23/2023

Jun 22 2023 58 mins

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 left in 1980. Neal is currently the lead guitarist and singer in the 4-piece band, The Hot Notes Band. The Hot Notes Band delights audience

Jarret Forrester - Singer/Songwriter/Author/Actor & More!

Jun 11 2023 57 mins

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 Jarret Forrester.SC Entertainment & Music Hall Of FameThe SC Entertainment Hall of Fame honors South Carolina natives that have achieved

MARK HERNDON - Alabama Band - Leah Seawright - 05-22-2023

May 21 2023 75 mins

For 25+ years Mark Herndon was the drummer for the most successful country band of all time, Alabama.He grew up in North and South Carolina and began his career with Alabama in 1979 at The World Famous Bowery Bar. From there Mark went on to fame and fortune....well, fame anyway. We talk about Mark's financial arrangement with the band that resulted in a lawsuit after the 2004 Farew

Phil and Mark Lister - Dixiana - Part 2 - 5/15/2023

May 14 2023 63 mins

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 and Colonel Shuford of the band Dixiana.And find out what happened after their initial success in Nashville, when they suddenly seemed to disappear.

Phil & Mark Lister - Dixiana - Part 1 - 5/8/2023

May 07 2023 56 mins

In this episode of Backstage With Chris Lee, I talk with Phil & Mark Lister of the band Dixiana. From their early beginnings in Taylors, SC, to their rise to fame in Nashville, TN, they remained rooted in family and faith. Many people have speculated what happened to the band after their initial success, Phil and Mark go into detail about exactly what happened in the two part p

Mark "Smoothy" Ensley - James Radford Band - 4/24/2023

Apr 23 2023 51 mins

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 early age. He has played in several popular bands, among them Slewfoot, the band who took over the house gig at the iconic Bowery Bar in Myrtle Bea

JASON PASSMORE - 04/16/2023

Apr 15 2023 56 mins

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 a loyal following, and his performances have earned him a spot on the main stage at some of the biggest festivals in the southeast. Jason�

Tez Sherard - "Big" Tez Sherard/Edwin McCain - 4-2-2023

Apr 01 2023 77 mins

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 a chance meeting, he began touring the world with internationally known recording artist Edwin McCain.Tez has remained rooted here in Upstate SC and