Live Music: PawPaw Rod: Picture Day Tour

PawPaw Rod (born Rodney Hulsey) is a Hawaii-born, Oklahoma-raised rapper, singer, and songwriter whose music blends hip-hop, ’60s soul, funk, alternative R&B, indie pop, and psychedelic grooves into a style that’s entirely his own.

Growing up in a military family, he moved frequently and was exposed to a wide variety of musical influences, helping shape the genre-bending sound that has become his trademark.

PawPaw Rod delivers a refreshingly original live show that blends hip-hop, funk, soul, and indie R&B into an effortlessly cool concert experience.

Backed by infectious grooves, silky vocals, and playful charisma, his performances move seamlessly between laid-back jams and energetic crowd favorites.

Whether you’re already a fan or discovering him for the first time, expect an evening filled with feel-good vibes, genre-defying music, and one of the freshest sounds in modern alternative music.