Creating Community Through Coffee & Music

What turns a coffee shop into the heart of a community?

In this episode, Barb Garside sits down with Dre Towey, founder of Hey Joe & Jam, to explore her journey from Cape Cod summer visitor to full-time Chatham resident and entrepreneur.

Dre shares how restoring a historic building led to the creation of a vibrant coffee shop, live music venue, and nonprofit mission supporting youth arts. She also reflects on her career as a musician, the importance of creative spaces, and why trusting your vision can change your life.

🎧 Hosted by:Barb Garside

🎤 Guest:Dre Towey

Dre Towey is the founder of Hey Joe & Jam, a specialty food brand known for its small-batch jams crafted with bold flavors and high-quality ingredients. Through Hey Joe & Jam, Dre focuses on creating unique preserves that combine traditional techniques with creative flavor profiles, bringing artisanal food products to customers who value craftsmanship and quality.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why Chatham became home

✔️ The story behind Hey Joe & Jam

✔️ How coffee, music, and community come together

✔️ Supporting youth through the JAM nonprofit

✔️ Dre's path as a musician and entrepreneur

✔️ Lessons in creativity, resilience, and leadership

✔️ Hidden gems around Cape Cod

🎙 Connect with Dre Towey:

🌐 Website → https://www.heyjoeandjam.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/heyjoejam/

🎙 Connect with Barb Garside:

🌐 Website → https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/

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