The University of Southern Mississippi and the City of Hattiesburg will bring Eaglepalooza back to downtown Hattiesburg on Friday, April 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The annual, student-led free live music event will once again transform downtown into a vibrant evening of music and community celebration, drawing students, alumni and Pine Belt residents together for one of the university’s most anticipated traditions.
Headlining the event is Houndmouth, an alternative blues-rock band from New Albany, Indiana led by Matt Myers. Formed in 2011, the band gained national attention following a breakout performance at the South by Southwest Festival and the release of its debut album From the Hills Below the City. Houndmouth has since appeared on programs including Late Show with David Letterman and Conan and performed at major festivals such as Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza and Newport Folk Festival.
The band’s breakout single “Sedona” from the album Little Neon Limelight earned platinum certification and helped establish Houndmouth as a must-see live act known for its blend of roots rock and storytelling-driven songwriting.
Additional performances will include high-energy sets from DJ Kujho, a Southeastern favorite known for dynamic open-format DJ sets, and Joslyn and The Sweet Compression, a Lexington, Kentucky-based soul-funk band led by vocalist Joslyn Hampton whose powerful live shows have made them a rising force on the regional festival circuit. The lineup also includes The Fogies, a Hattiesburg-based independent rock band.
Eaglepalooza in downtown Hattiesburg on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. | Downtown Hattiesburg, MS
All ages
Free Entry!