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Conversations with Creative Waco - Richard Thompson aka 'Waco Street Drummer'

In this week's edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Kenendy Sam leads a discussion with Richard Thompson also known as Waco Street Drummer. You might have seen or heard him on a street corner with his drumset or at THRST Coffee Shop every First Friday with the Fam, if not, get ready to meet him.

Richards mission is to motivate, inspire, and empower youth and young adults to make effective changes in their community, schools, and homes.

You can see Rich and Fam live in action every First Friday at THRST Coffee Shop. The next one is June 7th so save the date, tickets are $12!

You can connect with Rich via Instagram or through his website Waco Street Drummer.

The Austin Avenue growing arts district highlights new spaces and creatvie momentum
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond explores the growing arts district along Austin Avenue in downtown Waco.Guests include Debbie Wright of Cultivate Waco and David Corkill of the Performing Arts Community Center, along with Beth Richards highlighting new spaces and creative momentum.
Conversation with Creative Waco - Paul & Valerie Kocel of Real Theatre plus Alan Scott of Washington Gallery
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond highlights creatives who chose to make their mark in Waco. Theatre founders Paul and Valerie Kocel and Washington Gallery’s Alan Scott share how they’re helping shape the area’s artistic future. It’s a look at the people building community through creativity.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Kay Bell, Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas
This week on conversations with Creative Waco host Fiona Bond, visits with playwright Kay Bell about bringing overlooked voices and little known history to the stage through her original works.
Conversations with Creative Waco: Stephen Uhey & Sarah Mosher
This episode of Conversations with Creative Waco explores what happens when creativity brings a community together.
Conversations with Creative Waco- Joseph Taylor, Cade Kegerreis and Vincent Thomas
This edition of Conversations with Creative Waco explores storytelling through movement, as well as artistic mentorship and influence.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Bradyn Braziel and Josh Rizzo
Host, Fiona Bond, speaks with Silent House Theatre Company co-founder Bradyn Braziel and Creative Waco marketing and communications director Josh Rizzo.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Dr. Tyrha Lindsay-Warren, Doreen Ravenscroft, and Noa Haim
This edition of Conversations with Creative Waco is all about empowered storytelling — how we tell our stories on screen, how we build shared structures with our hands, and how creativity becomes transformative when participation is invited across the community.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Lindsey Helton, Josh Wucher, and Desiree Hardiman
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, we're looking at a brand new chapter in Waco's story of learning, innovation and imagination. We’re exploring how the arts are catalyzing opportunities for the next generation across our city—from the classroom to the community, from murals to math labs.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Holly Tucker and Allie Walker
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond is joined by singer-songwriter, Holly Tucker and muralist Allie Walker.
Conversations with Creative Waco - 2025 End of Year Special
For this special end-of-year edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond is joined by four creative change-makers leaving a positive impact on the city of Waco.