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The local musicians behind “How to Break a World Record”
Three young men standing in front of a movie poster for "How to Break a World Record"
Dan, Stephen, and Andrew (in that order) want to see you at the premiere. | Photo by GVLtoday
Local musician Stephen Oliver, along with his brother Andrew Oliver (also known as Brother Oliver), set out to break the Guinness World Record for longest mandolin playing session. Not only did Stephen Oliver break the record, but they made a documentary to prove it. “How to Break a World Record” is available for streaming today, June 25 on Apple TV + Amazon Prime.

We sat down with the Olivers and co-director Dan Johnson to chat about the movie.

Q: What’s something you really want people to know about this movie?

Andrew Oliver: It’s actually out, like, it’s actually happening right now on major platforms.

Johnson: It’s actually a real movie.

Stephen Oliver: Yeah, it’s not just on YouTube.

Andrew Oliver: And it’s 100% filmed in Greenville.

Stephen Oliver with his mandolin

Andrew said the songs didn’t have to be played well, just played. | Photo via Andrew Oliver

Q: Let’s talk about the local ties this movie has.

Andrew Oliver: We filmed all the interviews and did the private premiere at Swanson’s Warehouse. That’s where Stephen actually broke the record. And all the music in the movie is from Indie artists, a bunch are from Greenville.

Q: What’s one thing you wished I asked you that I didn’t?

Andrew Oliver: The movie follows the whole journey, from the inception, the training, the planning, the aftermath, it’s more than his attempt. The actual playing was less than 30 minutes in the movie. It’s not boring, he’s not just playing the mandolin the whole movie.

Johnson: And you don’t have to fit in a Hollywood mold. Just share a fun story and make a movie with people you like to hang out with.

GVLtoday How to Break a World Record

Stream it today on Apple TV + Amazon Prime. | Photo via Andrew Oliver

You’ll have to give it a watch to find out how many hours Stephen played to earn the new record. The official movie premiere is Thursday, June 27, and you’re invited. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. There will be live music, a Q+A, and a cash bar.
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What do you wish we would have asked Stephen, Andrew, and Dan?
Favorite color? Best place to eat? Biggest fear?
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Events
Tuesday, June 25
  • Marvel and DC Trivia | Tuesday, June 25 | 7 p.m.-9 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free entry | Test your knowledge of all things super and villainous — the top three teams get a prize.
  • Science Cafe | Tuesday, June 25 | 5-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy a talk by local scientist Kelsea Schulenberg who will discuss her latest work and discoveries.
  • Greenville Drive vs. Hickory Crawdads | Tuesday, June 25 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | Prices vary | Admission is free for K-12th grade students during the Drive’s annual Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AM&E) Night.*
Wednesday, June 26
  • Open House Hard Hat Tours | Wednesday, June 26 | 3-5 p.m. | Flywheel Greenville, 705 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free entry | Get a sneak preview of the newest location for this co-working space.
  • Champagne and Fried Chicken | Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Price of purchase | Yaki Yama and The Community Tap have joined forces once again to offer an evening of bubbles and three chicken wing options.
Thursday, June 27
  • Jewelry Making Introductory Course | Thursday, June 27 | 2-5 p.m. | Katie Poterala Studio, 17A Pinsley Cir., Greenville | $210 | Learn the basics of silversmithing + make a pair of sawn stud earrings and a bezel set ring.
  • World Premiere of David C. Janssen’s String Quartet No. 3 | Thursday, June 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Steinway Piano Gallery, 743 Congaree Rd., Ste. A, Greenville | $5-$35 | Feast your ears on this composer’s newest piece, performed by The Nocturne String Quartet.
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Seasonal

5 festive finds for the Fourth of July
Six pairs of wacky red, white, and blue sunglasses
Fourth of July party sunglasses, $20.99 via Amazon. | Graphic by 6AM City
Bring a party mood to any barbecue, pool party, or holiday gathering this Fourth of July with these festive finds:
More finds for the Fourth
News Notes
Today Is
  • The South Carolina primary runoff election. Refresh yourself on this guide from our friends at the Greenville News, find your polling place, and cast your votes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Eat
  • We hope you’re hungry. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar is coming to County Square as part of the redevelopment. This will be MOA’s third location (behind Columbia and Charlotte). You can expect “traditional Korean barbecue with a fine-dining spin.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Announced
  • ElringKlinger Group — an automotive supplier — is moving in to the former Greenville-Pickens Speedway location. The German-based group plans to build a $40.3 million plant that will create 115 jobs + this new location will become the new US hub. Operations should begin in the summer of 2025. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Outdoors
  • If you go to Unity Park and notice it looks greener than usual, you can thank the Unity Park crews. These fine folks fertilized + cut the Bermuda grass in the park over the weekend. After the trim, crews top dressed it, meaning they added sand to the grass to “attract heat and promote growth.”
Arts
  • A new exhibit featuring portraits of artist Frida Kahlo is coming to the Upcountry History Museum this Friday, June 29. “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray” showcases 50 photographic portraits taken of Kahlo between 1937 and 1946. Check out these portraits until Oct. 13. (The Greenville Journal)
Fun Fact
  • Clemson astrophysicists have discovered evidence of not one but two supermassive black holes. After gathering data for ~100 years (that City Editor Stephanie does not understand at all) these astrophysicists published papers in two academic journals this year with their research on how to find these elusive phenomena. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Number
  • ~$8 million. That’s how much was approved for the Travelers Rest 2024-2025 fiscal year budget by the City Council. This budget comes with no tax increase + a 4% “cost-of-living” increase for city employees. See what the funds will be used for. (The Greenville Journal)
Seasonal
Wellness
Health
  • What happens when you combine German engineering with the world’s most trusted name in hearing care? The biggest breakthrough in hearing technology in more than a decade: the award-winning Horizon hearing aid. Join 385,000+ people hearing better than ever with a 45-day, no-risk trial.*
 
Announced

You don’t have to ask tax us twice

South Carolina residents could get a larger tax cut
GVLtoday
M. Judson Booksellers is located in the downtown courthouse. | Photo by M. Judson Booksellers
You like my hair tax cut? Gee thanks, just got it. South Carolina residents could expect to see a larger tax cut than originally planned thanks to a ~$14.5 million spending plan approved last week. The income tax rate will go from 6.3% to 6.2% with the goal of eventually bringing it down to an even 6%.

After you’re done celebrating, you might be asking, “Hey, where’s that money coming from?” Short answer: “Surplus sales tax dollars that have accumulated since 2020.”

Long answer: In 2006, taxes in owner-occupied houses were essentially cut in half, and in exchange, the state sales tax went from 5% to 6%. That increase eventually accumulated to ~$600 million. Who knew 1% could do so much?

Originally, the tax cut wasn’t supposed to happen until next year, but the Senate + Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster pushed for it, and here we are.
Read the full article
The Buy

The Buy 6.25.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Stylish men’s summer shirts made from cotton and linen. They come in demure colors like khaki, olive, and gray and are $30 a pop.
 
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