The Connells on Growing Up With The Beatles, The Stones & The Monkees | Shaped by Sound

Mike Connell and Doug MacMillan of @TheConnellsmusic reflect on growing up with music, discovering The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Monkees, and why they can’t imagine life without music. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/WYwGm9lFLwg Listen to The Connells perform live: https://youtu.be/QE2NFJDZKHQ In the band: Guitar & Vocals - Mike Connell Bass - David Connell Vocals - Doug MacMillan Keyboards & Vocals - Steve Potak Guitar - Mike Ayers Drums - Chris Stephenson Trumpet - Mike Mole Shaped by Sound This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MyPBSNC FOLLOW US Official Website: https://www.pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyPBSNC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPBSNC Email Newsletter: https://www.pbsnc.org/signup Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://pbsnc.org/app/ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate