The Connells and the music they can’t live without @MyPBSNC
The Connells and the music they can’t live without  @MyPBSNC
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mike Connell and Doug MacMillan of @TheConnellsmusic share how discovering The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Monkees at a young age shaped their lifelong love of music.

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.

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