VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)

Dennis Reed Jr.

In this episode, we’re continuing our month long celebration of Black Music Month! And this episode, we’re chatting with Dennis Reed Jr. a local Charlotte, NC pianist and founder of Inspire the Fire INC and the Sainted Trap Choir! Dennis is sharing his musical journey that led to founding these amazing choirs that led to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages as well as the music and artists that inspire him and the work he is doing creatively to help give back to his community and so much more!
 
Song Credits:
“Purple Rain” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1984 NPG Records Inc.
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).
NOTICE:
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Elizabeth McCorvey

We’re kicking off a summer long episode run of VHC as well as the month long celebration of Black Music Month! And in this episode, we’re chatting with Elizabeth McCorvey a multi-instrumentalist, fiddler musician and singer. And we’re chatting about her awesome musical journey and musical influences as well as the importance of celebrating the presences and musical traditions of Black Americana and Folk artists and so much more!

Cody Tinsley

In this episode, we’re CELEBRATING THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE PODCAST! And to celebrate the occasion, I’m chatting with fellow podcast host, Cody Tinsley, co-host of the show EarWax! Cody is sharing his experience as a former radio store clerk and his love for all things musical history and so much more!

C.R. Srikanth

In this episode, I had a great conversation with CR, an Indian composer and producer blends a great mixture of traditional Indian music with techno pop and so much more! CR is sharing with us his musical journey and some great gems about the rich history of Indian music and more.
 
Song Credits:
“Steel Heart Instrumental (VS Pop)” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP
“Neon Bharat Instrumental (VS Pop)” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP
“Broken Rhapsody Instrumental Ballad (VS Pop)” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).
NOTICE:
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Peter Pepper

In this episode, I’m chatting with Peter Pepper, singer, songwriter and musician of Alternative/Punk music and he is sharing about his musical journey and how that led to him helping other artists with his platforms Adventure Punk and so much more.

Inside Music City

In this episode, I’m chatting with Paul Whitten, an Army Veteran, History Nerd and the Founder of Nashville Adventures and he is sharing with us his love for history, especially Music City’s rich and diverse musical history, legacy and so much more.

Showtime at the Apollo

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the rich history and legacy of the Apollo Theater which originally begin in 1914 as a burlesque venue that was white-only. But 20 years later, the theater would transform into African-American Entertainment cultural hub and staple that we know it today. We’re also paying a special tribute to “Showtime at the Apollo” co-host, Kiki Shepard.
 
Song Credits:
“Showtime At the Apollo (Theme Song)” ℗ 1987
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).
NOTICE:
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Lee Isaacs

In this episode, I’m chatting with musician, singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Lee Isaacs. And Lee is a storyteller at heart who is sharing his musical journey as well as his love for diving deep into the storytelling of classic albums and so much more. 
 
Song Credits:
“Born Outta This Time” by Lee Isaacs ℗ Lyrradical 2024
“Burning the Candle” by Lee Isaacs ℗ 2025
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).
NOTICE:
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Greig Watts

In this episode, I’m chatting with UK songwriter and publisher, Greig Watts about his journey as a songwriter and his work in helping other songwriters and producers with their own work. We also had a conversations about songwriters and creators in music navigating the industry today.

The Making of LaBelle

In this episode, as the month of March wraps up were celebrating Women’s History Month! And celebrating the commemoration of Women in music with a deep dive into the transformation into the group, LaBelle from the doo-wop girl group to the glam rock soul and futurism sound and style that would provide a blueprint for other female groups and so much more.
 
Song Credits:
“Never Walk Alone” by Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles
“Lady Marmalade (Instrumental)” by LaBelle ℗ 1974 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
“No Scrubs (Instrumental)” by TLC ℗ 1999 LaFace Records LLC
“Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, Pink & Missy Elliot ℗ 2001 Interscope Records
“What Can I Do For You?” by LaBelle ℗ 1974 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s).
NOTICE:
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."