Rough Draft Mississippi

Do not miss this hilarious and inspiring episode featuring singer songwriter Drew Young. Young is a Hattiesburg transplant with huge dreams for the music world. Don't miss his songs "Christmas Time in Mississippi" and "Christmas Morning," which will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit. Be sure to check out his Christmas album on all streaming services!

Andrea Kostyal is a Hungarian born artist living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her public art can be seen around the city of Hattiesburg in the form of two large murals and three utility boxes. She is also the curator of Singing River Arts Studio and is a part of many arts groups and programs throughout the area. Her art can be described as ethereal or dreamlike surrealism. Music for the episode provided by Ri Warldow of Monster Strut with original songs "Apparition Waltz" and "Squeezed Into Your Shirt."

In this episode of Rough Draft Hattiesburg, James and Holley sit down with Olivia Miley of Olivia Miley Events. Weddings are... complicated. But Olivia makes it look easy! Music for the episode provided by Holley Rumbarger with original songs "Make it Quick" and "Facing the Music."

James and Holley sit down with chef and entrepreneur Jeremy Knoffke of Southern Prohibition to talk about his experience in the culinary industry. Knoffke expounds upon what it takes to be a head chef and design culinary experiences for the public as well as tells all about his newest restaurant endeavor, Big Trouble, opening soon in downtown Hattiesburg. Music for the episode provided by local Hattiesburg based band, MS Paint.

Holley and James sit down with mover and shaker, Chad Edmondson as he revitalizes the 4th Street corridor as a developer. Chad has recently brought numerous new businesses to the city of Hattiesburg and doesn't plan to stop there! Listen in to see some of what's in store for the Hub City! Music for the episode provided by local crooner Stephen Wade Scott with original songs, "Carried Away" and "Freckles."

She's more than just a "funny girl." She's downright hilarious and brilliant! James and Holley kick of season 4 of Rough Draft Hattiesburg with comedian and writer, Mary Ryan Brown; a hattiesburg native and USM grad. Music for the episode provided by Naomi Taylor of Jackson, Mississippi with original songs, "Take Care" and "Under Pressure."

On this very special Back to School episode of Rough Draft Hattiesburg, we journey to the gallery of Professor Jim Meade of the University of Southern Mississippi. With colleague Janet Gorzegno. We discuss Meade's 50+ years of drawing at USM, his ongoing art exhibit in Hurst Hall, and more. Music for the episode provided by Thomas jackson (previous student of Jim Meade) with songs "Bang!" and "78rpm Blues."

James and Holley travel to New Orleans, Louisiana for an unforgettable episode with Hattiesburg born Patrick Weathers. Patrick is a musician, actor, and comedian who was cast on Saturday Night Live from 1980-1981. Included in the episode are Patrick's original songs, "The Queen of Tupelo" and "Old Friends, Old Times." Weathers is now an art curator and manages several art galleries in New Orleans.

James and Holley meet with prior Hattiesburger, R.S. Field (AKA Bobby Field), in his new home of Nashville, Tennessee to discuss his extensive and highly impressive collective work as a musician and producer. Field has played with the likes of Webb Wilder and Omar & The Howlers, as well as countless others. He has produced many well-known artists such as Sonny Landreth, Justin Townes Earl, John Mayall, and Billy Joe Shaver to name a few. Songs for the episode include "It's Gonna Feel Good (When It Stops Hurting)" by Allison Moore (Field on drums and guitar) and "Powerful Stuff" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds (co-written by Field). To quote Peter Cooper of Mix Magazine, "...for the past quarter-century or so, Field has been Music City's most significant and intriguing roots-rock producer."

Holley and James travel to New Orleans to meet with Bryan Evans, a Hattiesburg native who since has moved to New Orleans. As the guitarist for Bakey's Brew, Bryan has lots of plans for the upcoming fall season. Join the three of us, plus Bryan's inquisitive pup Ripley, as we discuss the music scene in the city of New Orleans, LA. Featured in the episode are Bakey's Brew originals, "Castles" and "Sho Run."