Beyond Rockets

In this episode I sit down to talk with the Owner & Operator of Honest Coffee a local coffee shop located on Clinton avenue in downtown Huntsville since 2017. We discuss her background, the success of Honest Coffee in Downtown Huntsville since 2017, and what the future looks like opening Honest Coffee Madison as well a new concept an ice cream shop coming later this fall. Affinity Recruiting & Consultinghttps://affinitytoday.comRob Murphy: rob@affinitytoday.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-murphy-89650622

What's Happening in Huntsville September 8 - 15!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to hear from you. Affinity Recruiting & Consultinghttps://affinitytoday.comRob Murphy: rob@affinitytoday.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-murphy-89650622

What's Happening in Huntsville September 1 - September 8!! We hope you are enjoying this series as much as we are. If you are a business owner yourself and would like me to talk about events that you are putting on just send me a message I would love to hear from you. Affinity Recruiting & Consultinghttps://affinitytoday.comRob Murphy: rob@affinitytoday.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-murphy-89650622

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Ryan Murphy the President of Huntsville Venue Group the company behind venues like the Orion Amphitheater and the soon-to-be redevelopment of The Lumberyard. You can visit their website https://www.theorionhuntsville.com/ to get tickets to upcoming shows and events. 

The Camp at MidCitySaturday, August 27thYoga at The Camp @ 8:30 AMSaturday, August 27thQuantaphonics @ 7 PMSunday, August 28thThe Market at MidCity  1 - 5 PMMason DixonThursday, August 25thGrand Re-Opening @ their Church Street LocationStovehouseThursday, August 25thDueling Pianos 7 - 10 PMFriday,  August 26thThe Beasley Brothers 7  - 10 PMSaturday,  August 27thThe Dawn Osborne Band 7  - 10 PMDowntown HuntsvilleThe #1 City in America Celebration from 5 -9 PMBe sure to join us downtown for live music, LED light experience, outdoor games, free downtown tours, food, local artisans, and more on North Side Square.Friday, August 26thNight Market  7 - 10Straight to AleFriday, August 26thScooby Sessions III 7 - 10 PMScooby Sessions is back for its third installment. We'll have Dizzy D., Brandish My Mettle, Austin Wise, Stepson, and DJ A-Twist taking over our Biergarten! This show is FREE to the public so come out and party!Mark Smith Concert HallSaturday. August 27thAir Supply @ 7:30 PMPiper and LeafFriday. August 26thMarkers Market  @ 4 PM (Lacey Springs Location)Huntsville Museum of ArtThursday. August 25th$5 after 5 Every Thursday from 5 - 8 PMExplore the Museum’s latest exhibitions or visit favorites from the Museum collection during this after-hours event. Wine service has returned. Guests aged 21+ will be able to purchase a glass of wine from the Church Street Wine Shoppe for $7.Orion AmphitheaterSaturday. August 27thJack White @ 8 PMSunday. August 28thThe Black Keys @ 7 PM

Das StahlTie Dye Event Saturday august 20th 1 - 5 PM $20 for adults and free for kids who bring their own shirtGreen BusFriday, August 19thAlex Dietrich: 7 - 10 PMSaturday, August 20thBen Luthy: 7 - 10 PMSunday, August 21stJosh & Newt: 3 - 6 PMFractal Brewing ProjectFriday, August 19thDivide by Zero 7:30 - 11 PMSaturday, August 20thAaron bradley 6:00 - 9:00 PMAugust 19 & 20 Friday and Saturday50R2 Cajun Food Truck 5-10 PMStovehouseThursday, August 18thDueling Pianos Tonight starting at 7 - 10 PMSaturday,  August 20thRob and The Redbeards 7  - 10 PMEvery TuesdayTest Flights at The Electric Belle 5  - 10 PMEvery WednesdayGame Night at the Brewers Co-Op 5  - 10 PMDowntown HuntsvilleAugust 19th from 5 -9 PMFood Truck vs Trailer Rally @ Big Spring Park Friday  5 Points Blok FestivalSaturday, August 20th 3 - 8 PMMulti-Cultural Music & Arts Festival held in the heart of 5 Points (Huntsville, AL). Food Trucks, Live Music, Vendors, Live Art, Networking & More!Saturday,  August 20thCraft Beer Fest @ Humphreys Furniture Factory Friday, August 19th84 a tribute to Van Halen starting at 7 PMLow MillEvery Saturday until October 22Outdoor Market  11 am - 4 PMRocket RepublicFriday, August 19Jackson CannonSaturday, August 20The LimestonersMars Music HallThursday. August 18Corey Smith Mark Smith Concert HallFriday. August 19Weird Al YankovicTrash PandasThursday - Sunday HomestandSip & ScriptLocation:  The Open Bottle in Huntsville, Alabama for an afternoon of beer, wine & spirits and to learn the basics of modern calligraphy.   Date and time:  8/20/22, Saturday at 2:00 pm. 

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with two of the brewery owners behind The Brewers Cooperative and one of the current managers. We discuss the background story of Druid City and Straight to Ale when the initial idea for the Cooperative came about, and their vision for the Brewers Co-Op moving forward and the impact they hope it has on the craft beer scene. https://thebrewerscooperative.com/https://www.instagram.com/thebrewersco_op/

Welcome to a sub-series of Beyond Rockets called Whats Happening in Huntsville. In this series, I will be talking about special events, live music, and a variety of other things that I am interested in that are happening right here in The Rocket City. Here is what's happening in Huntsville this week.Week August 4 - 11Sluice FestAugust 12-14Green BusFriday, August 12thLogan Clark: 7 -10 PMSaturday, August 13thJeromeo: 7 - 10 PMFractal Brewing ProjectFriday, August 12thKam Jones 7:30 - 10:30 PMSaturday, August 13thAnthony Sharpe 6:00 - 9:00 PMAugust 5 & 6 Friday and SaturdayNomads Road Dogs Cart 5-10 PMStovehouseThursday, August 11thDueling Pianos Tonight starting at 7 - 10 PMFriday,  August 12thJayne and The Huntsmen Live 7  - 10 PMSaturday,  August 13thThe April Pendergrass Band 7  - 10 PMEvery TuesdayTest Flights at The Electric Belle 5  - 10 PMEvery WednesdayGame Night at the Brewers Co-Op 5  - 10 PMDHIFriday, August 12Friday Night Art Walk 5 - 8 PMSaturday, Aug 13 - Sunday, August 14 2nd Annual OktoBeeZrfest Saturday,  August 20thCraft Beer Fest Later this monthLow MillEvery Saturday until October 22Outdoor Market  11 am - 4 PMRocket Republic Saturday, August 13Measures of Loud 6:30 PMMars Music HallThursday. August 18Corey Smith at 7:30 PM

Welcome to a sub-series of Beyond Rockets called Whats Happening in Huntsville. In this series, I will be talking about special events, live music, and a variety of other things that I am interested in that are happening right here in The Rocket City. Here is what's happening in Huntsville this week.Week August 4 - 11Green BusFriday, August 5th Josh & Newt: 7 -10 PMSaturday, August 6thWanda: 7 - 10 PM Sunday, August 7thBrooks & Overdone: 3 - 6 PMFractal Brewing ProjectFriday, August 5th Music High Gravity Project & Boozy Slufoot 7-11 PM August 5 & 6 Friday and SaturdayCajun Food Truck 5-10 PMStovehouseThursday, August 4thDueling Pianos Tonight starting at 7 - 10 PM(FREE) Saturday,  Aug 6thMatt Prater Band Live 7  - 10 PM(FREE)DHIFriday, Aug 5Food Truck vs Trailer 5-9 PM across Big Spring ParkMonday, August 8Concerts in the Park  6:30 - 8:30 PMEvery Friday Busker Fridays on the Square 5:30 - 7:30 PMSaturday,  August 20thCraft Beer Fest Later this monthLow MillSaturday, Aug 6thOutdoor Market  11 am - 4 PMTrash Pandas August 4-7Thursday - Sunday,  Check out their website to get your tickets today

In this episode, I sit down to talk with the owner of Hippea Camper a local plant-based food truck specializing in Southern comfort foods that will delight and excite vegans and non-vegans alike! We discussed his background prior to the camper, when he first had the idea for opening, and some exciting projects he is working on that he hopes will open in 2023.https://www.hippeacampsite.com/https://www.instagram.com/hippea_camper_256/https://www.instagram.com/beyondrockets/

In this episode, I sit down to talk with the Owner of The Vessel a community ceramics studio for individuals in the Huntsville area seeking a place to rest, escape, and make discoveries through the therapeutic processes of ceramics. The Vesselhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thevessel/the-vessel-community-pottery-studio-huntsville-al https://www.instagram.com/thevesselhsv/https://www.thevesselstudio.org/

In this episode, I sit down to talk with the founder of Yard Robotics a local lawn mowing business that uses robots & AI to mow your yard. You can visit their website https://yard.bot/ today to find out how you too can have your yard mowed by a robot.

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Kennedy-Mell one of the owners of Church Street Family Hospitality Group a local company that currently owns several restaurants in the Huntsville area. We discuss her background, how she comes up with the different concepts for the restaurants/bars, and some new concepts that will be opening very soon. 

In this episode, I sit down with the owner, head brewer, and general manager of Fractal Brewing Project live on April 22, 2022. We discuss their backgrounds, how the idea for the brewery came about, and some goals they have for the future of Fractal. You can visit the brewery in person at 3200 Leeman Ferry Road, find their cans wherever you shop, and follow them on Instagram & Facebook @fractalbrewing. 

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Husband of Offbeat Coffee Studio & Dean Lilja of ARTonight Paint Classes. We are recording this episode live at The Sanctuary Huntsville during their Markers Marketplace that is happening every Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm through the end of May. During this episode, we discuss their backgrounds, how they had to rethink business during COVID, and how we as a community can continue to support them. 

In this episode, I sit down to talk with the founders of Bizzly a local tech startup that partners with local businesses in the area to create more personalized experiences for your favorite places as well they are pivoting to offer a community management platform. You can check out Bizzly today by visiting their website bizzly.com or on Instagram @bizzly.official

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Carl of Zellus about a project he and I are working on called Rocket City Cast. Rocket City Cast is a way for you to listen and watch content from local creators. You can visit rocketcitycast.com to see the full list of content creators and some of the amazing content being created right here in the Rocket City. 

In this episode, I sit down to talk with one of the founders of FigBrew a local business that uses roasted figs as a coffee alternative. Use code "BEYOND" at figbrew.com to receive 15% OFF

In this episode, I sit down to talk with the Leadership Greater Huntsville which is a 501c3 and is 35 years old and whose ultimate goal is to develop human capital based on their ten-month programs to then go back into the community to make it better.

In this episode, I sit down to talk with one of the owners of Brooks & Collier a home and garden store with a shopping experience that will keep you coming back for all your indoor and outdoor living needs.