Rough Draft Mississippi

On this episode of Rough Draft Hattiesburg, James and Holley interview two of Petal and Hattiesburg Libraries' librarians; Brittany Tibbett and Megan Wilson. Together, they discuss the form and function of the library, books, book club and library outreach! Music provided by Holley Rumbarger with original live tracks "Kintsugi" and "Uninterrupted Sky."

Holley and James of Rough Draft Hattiesburg share an incredible conversation with Brett Montague, Chief Executive Officer of the End It For Good non-profit. End It For Good is an education & advocacy organization working to end our country's criminal approach to drugs. Brett shares his incredible personal story and discusses the function and future of End It For Good. Music provided by Nicholas Ciraldo, a professor of music at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Rachel Taratoot Ciraldo, Principal Flutist of the Baton Rouge and Meridian Symphony Orchestras and Development Coordinator of the Hattiesburg Concert Association. 

In this episode of Rough Draft Hattiesburg, James Polk and Holley Rumbarger interview the visionary behind Be Yellow Music Collective, Lynlee Paige Walters. Musical interludes provided by Tyler Flathau and the Forgotten Few (Original songs "Savannah" and "Nola"). Musical excerpts from Be Yellow Music Collective artists include "Under Pressure" by Naomi Taylor, "Cabbage" by Royal Horses, "12 White Roses" by Sullivan's Hollow, "In Time" by Sloth Racer, and "Uninterrupted Sky" by Holley Rumbarger. 

Season 2 is a go with dynamite duo Chris and Allyson Puckett. Huge supporters of the arts and entrepreneurs Chris and Allyson discuss music, coffee, chiropractics, and community with hosts James Ray Polk and Holley Rumbarger. This episode's musical guest features Best of the Pine Belt winner of Best Local Band, Grits & Greens, with original songs "Wind & Sea" and "Lies." Season 2 original opening theme "Hattiesburg Heart" written and performed by Holley Rumbarger, produced by Cole Hill with supporting artists Jack Riley Grace and Josh Shurden. We're back, baby!

For our season finale, Rough Draft links up with local podcast and talk show celebrities, Drew Wooten and Jamie Massengale of The Hardy Street Boyz. Together we discuss music, podcasts, the Inaugural Rough Draft Hattiesburg Draftee Awards, our love for Hattiesburg and much more. This hilarious episode includes two original songs "Sweater Weather" and "Fix the Funk."

Holley Rumbarger and James Polk interview the dynamic duo; Abigail Allen and Rebecca Chandler, co-creators of Hattiesburlesque. These two are the creative minds behind Hattiesburg's one and only burlesque troupe. Abigail and Rebecca empower women through positive body imagery, camaraderie, and acceptance. These two are unstoppable!

David Walker is a visionary, a wordsmith, a purveyor of fine music, and a pillar to the community. Join Holley Rumbarger and James Polk as they interview founder of University Baptist Church's Back Door Coffeehouse and author of The Max Series, David Walker. Music provided by Alejandro Romero, violinist in Latin American string quartet, Vivento String Quartet and musical educator at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM Symphony Orchestra), featuring James Polk on mandolin.

Rough Draft Hattiesburg presents a bonus track of Jenny Moore (accordion) and James Moore (tuba), performing "I Saw the Light" originally by Hank Williams. Make sure to check out their full episode (Episode 7).

On this very special episode, James Polk and Holley Rumbarger interview father/daughter duo James and Jenny Moore of Moore's Bike Shop. The Moore's discuss the Hattiesburg bike community, their family's love for music, the loss of their son and brother to addiction and how his death sparked their efforts in addiction treatment and overdose prevention. Hattiesburgers are exceptional people, and the Moores are exemplary.

Music provided by Jenny and James Moore; "I Saw the Light" (James on tuba and Jenny on accordion), and an original piano composition for Jeffrey Moore by Jenny Moore. 

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jeffrey Lee Moore. 

Another beautiful original track by local singer songwriter and open mic host, Stephen Wade Scott. In this one he compares his role in a relationship to a mid-evil torture device. This song is not as painful as it sounds. Not hardly. Not at all.