Hush Puppy Music Coop
Website rescue, photography, and advertising coordination for a volunteer-run music nonprofit in the Mississippi Delta.
The Partnership
Hush Puppy Music Coop’s website started as an impulsive idea—a board member bought a domain and got a Squarespace site going, then quickly realized she was in over her head.
I stepped in as their volunteer webmaster in 2024, and that's turned into one of my favorite ongoing projects. The site has grown from a rough draft into something I'm genuinely proud of. I've also served as photographer for several shows, and more recently, Dan asked me to help coordinate advertising for their upcoming season.
It's a fully volunteer operation—the only people paid are the artists, the venue, and the sound engineer. I'm glad to be part of it.
What I Do for Hush Puppy
Website Management
When I took over the site, it needed a real designer's eye. I rebuilt and refined it into a clean, easy-to-navigate home for the coop—one that showcases past performers, promotes upcoming shows, and gives the organization a professional presence that matches the quality of the music they book.
I've stayed on as webmaster, adding new artists, updating the calendar, and keeping things current as each season unfolds.
Advertising Coordination
Dan asked me to help coordinate advertising for the upcoming season—roughly 6–7 shows, supported by a $5,000 advertising grant from the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau. I'll help plan and place ads across print, radio, and Facebook so each show reaches the right audience.
Performance Photography
I've photographed performances since 2024 and hope to keep going into 2026 and beyond. These images document the music and give the coop a growing archive of promotional photos for future use.
A Website That Fits the Brand
Dan created the Hush Puppy logo, and it's been the anchor of the coop's visual identity ever since. He reuses it year after year, adapting it for the member stickers new members receive when they join and occasionally reworking it for show posters.
My job with the website was to build something that felt like it belonged alongside that work—same palette, same type, same spirit. When someone sees a Hush Puppy poster downtown and then visits the site, it should feel like the same organization speaking.
That kind of consistency builds recognition. People start to know a Hush Puppy show when they see one.
Performance Photography
A selection of photos from recent Hush Puppy shows:
About Hush Puppy Music Coop
Hush Puppy Music Coop is a volunteer-run nonprofit music organization based in Greenwood, Mississippi, dedicated to bringing live music to the Delta and supporting the artists who make it. Learn more or see their upcoming shows at hushpuppymusiccoop.org.
Let's Work Together
Whether you need someone to rescue a half-finished website, design something new, or help get the word out about what you're building, I'd love to hear about it.