The Hi-Note Podcast

Hank and Jesse come back after a year to reconnect and talk about everything from music and movies to A.I. and aliens. Tune in now!

Emily Smith hails from Gulfport, MS and toured with folk rock band, Rosco Bandana, for three years before pursuing her project, Della Memoria, alongside husband Josh Smith, whose three albums you can stream on all major platforms. 

Join Hank and his very special guest, Marc Berman, at the beautiful VIP room at Scarlet Pearl Casino & Resort as they discuss the entertainment industry from a totally different point of view. Marc Berman has one hell of a resume when it comes interviewing rock stars, celebrities, reality stars, and more. 

Join Hank Berumen as he welcomes a very special guest, Kevin Williams. Born in Biloxi, Kevin has left his vocal footprint on the musical scene from Orlando, the Gulf Coast, and Las Vegas. 

A Mississippi native, Lowry Hamner writes and performs original and traditional music in the “Americana” genre, the crossroads where the southern musical forms of blues, rock, folk, and country meet.

Join Hank and Jesse as they welcome Cary Laine to the Hi-Note Podcast. Tune in as they discuss the release of her new EP Rebel Rose and chat about all things music. 

Tune in as Hank provides an update about the Hi-Note Podcast. 

Christopher Duncan is a Delta State University graduate with a sound engineering degree. Chris owns Duncan Audio & Production Services, located on the Mississippi Coast. Tune into this podcast for an excellent music and sound production talk.

Join Hank and Jesse as they welcome a long-time friend, Anderson Domingues. Anderson is a Covey Award-winning working musician on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Learn about his start in music and why passion and moderation are key factors to his success. 

Hank and Jesse welcome the talented multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and song writer Gram Rea. Gram describes his journey across the States and overseas. We discuss joy and grief. Gram performs his original song, Midnight Ride. 

Join us as we welcome the owner of Red Apple Lounge, Andre Cassagne! The Red Apple Lounge is located on Government Street in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Featuring signature cocktails, the theme is inspired by Quentin Tarantino films. Dive into Americana culture with this one.  We even talk about acid jazz!

Join Hank and Jesse as they welcome Terry McCormack. Terry owns TMF Entertainment and is a wealth of knowledge of the music and performance industry. He specializes in connecting artists with venues and promoting entertainment events.

Join Hank as he welcomes Jesse and his family back home from a terrifying, eye-opening, and victorious experience. As you may have noticed, our show took a little hiatus. Jesse’s daughter, Amelia, suffered from acute liver failure on May 4, 2023, and received a liver transplant four days later. Hear about the experience, stories of Devine intervention, and the amazing medical personnel at Ochsner...

Join us as we welcome Gulf Coast music legend, Artie Desporte. Artie packs a punch when it comes to music and theatrics of his band's performances. Prepare yourself for a very entertaining conversation.  This episode was recorded in April, 2023. The editing of this episode has was delayed due to a family emergency from our editor and co-host, Jesse Hill. We appreciate your patience and for your co...

Join us in the studio as we welcome Mick Steele, a seasoned  live production and sound expert. Mick currently works with the newly famous Ground Zero Blues Joint in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Tune in now. 

Join Hank and Jesse as they sit down with the one person that connected our two hosts, Vicki Haskins. Vicki is the Director, Promotions Events & Entertainment at the Scarlet Pearl Casino & Resort. We dive into the other side of the music industry, which includes booking, marketing, and what it takes to keep the music going. 

Join us in 1600 Studios as we welcome Katie Jones, a Gulf Coast singer-songwriter, to the podcast. Katie shares her inspirations and why she loves performing live as a solo act and with her new band. Stick around for the end to hear a beautiful song written by Katie Jones.

Join Hank and Jesse as they welcome Billy Miller to the studio. Billy is full of entertaining stories and holds the knowledge of the past and present of the Gulf Coast music industry. You can catch Billy Miller along the Gulf Coast surrounded by some of the best Coast musicians, including Hank! Tune in and enjoy the discussion. 

Casey Combest is the founder of Blue Sky Studios and Blue Sky Podcasting in Jackson, Mississippi. Growing up in a small town, entrepreneurship wasn't something on his radar. But through the years, he saw more and more entrepreneurs living out their passion. Tune in as we discuss the art of recording, what inspires Casey as a producer, and the great debate between analog and digital. 

Andrew Sullivan, A.K.A. Six String Andrew joins the guys at the Hi-Note Podcast to talk about everything music. Rooted in blues music, Andrew brings a ton of knowledge, experience, and respect to the music of Mississippi. You can catch Six String Andrew at venues along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Ground Zero Blues Club, and he plays professionally with the Coast Big Band. Tune in to this...

Eddie McDaniel is a Gulf Coast treasure as he laces up his Santa boots for the holidays for all families to enjoy. But did you know Eddie is one of the most well-known musicians in the South East Region? Tune in as we discuss his roots in music, all the places he's performed, and how family is the reason for all seasons. 

Buddy Leach is a World renowned saxophone player. He's a member of the band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Buddy sits with Hank and Jesse to discuss his love for music and where he started. The podcast packs a punch of laughs, wisdom, and incredible stories! 

Tune into an iconic interview with Thomas Edwards as we discuss the past time, the music industry, and why it's essential to know your craft. Hear stories about the road life, words of wisdom, and why guitar brands don't matter. 

If you're working in the music industry and looking for some words of wisdom, tune in. We brush on loyalty, buying practices, and taxes. It's only eight minutes. It could save you a dollar. 

On this week's episode, we are joined by the seasoned and experienced Scott Hinson. Scott spans decades of playing music nationwide and is passionate about everything music. During the pandemic, he took a bad situation for musicians and turned his knowledge and experience into a well-known backline business for many music icons. Tune in and learn how Scott has impacted the music industry locally a...