Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama

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kay@alabamabasstrail.org

angela@alabamabasstrail.org

podcasts@relicagency.com

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124: Decatur Comes Alive for the RiverClay Fine Arts Festival with Kim Mitchell

October 15, 2026

Every third weekend in October, downtown Decatur comes alive as the lawn at City Hall transforms into the RiverClay Fine Arts Festival. It’s a juried art festival that brings more than 70 artists from across the country to Decatur, Alabama. Kim Mitchell, executive director of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center and a member of the RiverClay Steering Committee, joins Melea to share the story behind one of North Alabama’s favorite fall traditions. Kim explains how RiverClay grew out of Decatur’s o...

123: John Paul White on Muscle Shoals, Single Lock Records, and Why He Never Moved to Nashville

October 01, 2026

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Paul White has built his entire career from Florence, Alabama. He has never lived in Nashville. Not once. Host Melea Hames sits down with the Muscle Shoals-raised musician — half of The Civil Wars, co-founder of Single Lock Records — to talk about the talent show that accidentally revealed he could sing, why his recording studio is still somebody's house, and what the Muscle Shoals legacy actually did for the generation that came after it. He shares how...

122: Unexpected Adventures During Huntsville Music Month with Matt Mandrella

September 17, 2026

Join host Melea Hames as she sits down with Matt Mandrella, Huntsville's Music Officer — the first full-time job of its kind in the country — who landed in the Rocket City by way of a decade in Austin and a run at Elvis Presley's Graceland. Matt shares what a city music audit actually is and why Huntsville commissioned one, how the scene grew into a $278 million music economy with more than 2,200 live music events a year, and why a city needs 50-capacity listening rooms just as badly as it ne...

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How do I get in touch with Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama?

Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama is hosted by Melea Hames. Its publicly listed emails are kay@alabamabasstrail.org, angela@alabamabasstrail.org, and podcasts@relicagency.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama?

The publicly listed emails for Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama: kay@alabamabasstrail.org, angela@alabamabasstrail.org, and podcasts@relicagency.com.

How many listeners does Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama have?

Podseeker estimates Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama?

Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant local or regional expertise, such as leadership at a tourism attraction, park, cultural organization, or downtown development initiative; notable artists with a connection to North Alabama also fit. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a regional attraction, park, or cultural organization; Expertise in tourism, outdoor recreation, or downtown revitalization; A recognized career or meaningful contribution to North Alabama's arts and music scene. Recent guests include John Paul White, Matt Mandrella, and Angela Bates.

How hard is it to get booked on Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Cultural Heritage, and State Parks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.