Anywhere The Needle Drops

Corey Ronell stops by the Red Chuck Studio to hang out with Justin and tell the tale of how a surprise experience with a major name in music propelled him to push out his new single, Don’t Stay. They talk the music business, the local scene, and go deep on life, love, and finding growth in dark moments. included song: Don’t Stay Instagram: @‌coreyronell Facebook: @‌coreyronell YouTube: @‌iamcoreybishop Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Half of “the Voltron of country bands”, Union Suit Rally, are here to discuss the “Midwest Sound”. Brad Powers, Chris Cunningham, Brandon Lytle, and John Treeter virtually cram into the Red Chuck Studio to chat about friend homework and their latest album, Sin It Up Now, Hash It Out Later. Brad and company discuss the history of the band, forming through multiple outfits and genres including nu metal and honky tonk before finally blending into the cocktail of folk, americana, and rock they are today. included song: Lie To Me Instagram: @‌unionsuitrally Facebook: @‌unionsuitrally Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Slippery Noodle Fountain Square 8 Second Saloon Dukes Indy Melody Inn  

Join Justin in conversation with local musician, Matt Lenny, as they plunge immediately into a fascinating discussion about the evolution of a single song. Follow Matt as he wrestles with the electric guitar and, inspired by the classic Smokestack Lightnin', creates his own tune, Blacktop Highway. Matt is making Blacktop Highway available in conjunction with this episode. You can find it on Bandcamp or Soundcloud. official website(s): https://mattlenny.com https://linktr.ee/mattlennymusic https://soundcloud.com/mattlennymusic https://mattlenny.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌mattlennymusic Facebook: @‌mattlennymusic YouTube: @‌mattlennymusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

The magic of the Internet first brought together Red Chuck Productions and New Hampshire’s The Rough & Tumble, self-described as “dumpster-folk/thriftstore Americana”. Now it brings them to Anywhere The Needle Drops! Just ahead of their July 6th visit to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks, Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler jump into the Red Chuck Studio with Justin to discuss music and their nomadic lifestyle, spun out of being ejected from Nashville. They dive into underappreciated holidays, slowing down to truly appreciate music & life, and that time Justin was sobbing to the new Taylor Swift album. Don’t miss it! included song: Ain’t That the Way official website(s): https://www.theroughandtumble.com/ Be sure to check out that wild merch store…tea, spatulas, NOSE FLUTES, and more! https://theroughandtumble.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @‌theroughandtumble Facebook: @‌theroughandtumble YouTube: @‌TheRoughandTumble Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discuss

The Verve Pipe’s Brian Vander Ark joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studio for a conversation about Brian’s career and life, from the “rise and fall” of The Verve Pipe after The Freshmen to quitting the band and returning, delivering motivating speeches to businesses and karaokeing his own huge hit song to an unknowing audience. Friend Homework! Fire Hazards! Billy The Kid! The Rapture! They get into it all! Be sure to see Brian with The Verve Pipe at the The Acorn Music Festival in Three Oaks, Michigan on June 15th and check out the full weekend of music! included song: Dust official website(s): https://www.brianvanderark.com/ https://www.thevervepipe.com/ https://www.patreon.com/brianvanderark Instagram: @‌brianvanderark, @‌thevervepipe Facebook: @‌bvamusic, @‌thevervepipe YouTube: @‌thebrianvanderarkchannel2408, @‌thevervepipe Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: The Leftovers- Book by Tom Perrotta The Leftovers- TV Show on HBO Anima

Stockroom East is a coworking space, event space, and live music venue in South Bend, Indiana. Michael Yoder and Matt Ingle join Justin in the Red Chuck Studio. They hash out their views on the local music scene and discuss the present and the future of SE as a premier concert venue. CORRECTION: Justin refers to the band behind “Shotgun” as Junior & The Igniters but meant to say Jr. Walker & The All Stars. Upcoming Concerts can be viewed here. official website(s): stockroomeast.com Instagram: @‌stockroom.east Facebook: @‌stockroomeast Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Singer-songwriter Kelly Hoppenjans joins Justin in conversation to talk about her jump from Nashville to Michigan, songwriting contests, and the tight-knit songwriting community. They gush over local venue, The Acorn, where Kelly returns to play on July 21st. included song: Love of My Life official website: kellyhoppenjans.com Instagram: @‌kellyhoppinjams Facebook: @‌kellyhoppmusic YouTube: @‌KellyHoppenjans Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Joe Humphrey Art

Bentonia Blues musician Robert Connely Farr chats with Justin about Mississippi and Bentonia Blues, the Drive By Truckers and life lessons through music. included song: Gettin Tired of Gettin Old from the album, Pandora Sessions official website(s): robertconnelyfarr.com robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌robertconnelyfarr Facebook: @‌robertconnelyfarr YouTube: Robert Connely Farr Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: The Living Bubba- Drive-By Truckers  

Miles Nielsen jumps into the world of Anywhere The Needle Drops! Son of Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen, Miles has been rocking out for years with the Rusted Hearts. he and Justin reminisce(?) about COVID virtual performances and discuss sound mixing, learning through suffering, and Miles' friendship with Roger Clyne, one of Justin’s all-time-favorite musicians. Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts will be back in the area, playing the Acorn Theater, on April 5th. included song: Overpass, from the album Ohbahoy. official website: milesnielsen.com Instagram: @‌therustedhearts Facebook: @‌MilesNielsenMusic YouTube: Miles Nielson Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

BONUS EPISODE! Lindsay was on the show a few months back AND she came up often in last week’s discussion with fellow Michiganders, The Accidentals, so it seemed the perfect time to rerelease her original appearance on the show from oh-so-many years back. Enjoy this remastered bonus episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops. One of Michigan’s premier creators and purveyors of bluegrass, folk, and Americana talks hanging out and jamming with the amazing musicians in Nashville and highlights her new album, Queen of Time. official website(s): lindsayloumusic.com stores.portmerch.com/lindsaylou Facebook: @‌lindsayloumusic Instagram: @‌lindsayloumusic YouTube: @‌lindsayloumusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

One of Michigan’s finest musical groups are in the Red Chuck Studio. It’s The Accidentals! Sav and Katie hang out with Justin to discuss upcoming recording projects (covers! children’s songs!), finding oneself in music & art, and just where all of the snow in Michigan went. The Accidentals return to the region in April, including a stop at Bell's Back Room in Kalamazoo on April 26th! included song: Heart of Glass official website: theaccidentalsmusic.com patreon: patreon.com/theaccidentals Instagram: @‌theaccidentalsmusic Facebook: @‌theaccidentals Twitter: @‌moreaccidentals YouTube: @‌moreaccidentals Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Major Labels book The Accidentals' Tiny Desk Submission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71A_5e2AUUw  

Let’s dance! Sharon of Dance Society joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studio. Dance Society is a local source of good times, good people, and good vibrations. Dance socials! Dance classes featuring unexpected themes such as Bo Burnham, Abba, Phoebe Bridgers, and Shania Twain. Sharon’s events uplift the soul and bring together some of the most wonderful people in the region. She hangs with Justin to discuss her history in the dance world, the beginnings of Dance Society, and philosophies on life and creativity in body & mind. official website(s): https://www.ourdancesociety.com https://linktr.ee/ourdancesociety DJ Chuck Fry’s mixtape from the last Dance Social: https://www.mixcloud.com/Chuck_Fry/good-morning-dance-social-2024/ Instagram: @‌dancesocietysocialclub Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, 3rd Edition by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD

Call Me Malcolm is a ska punk band hailing from England, making this the 3rd time a guest has hopped (virtually) across the big waters to join us on Anywhere The Needle Drops. Musicians who have earned the respect of the bands they once (and still) idolized, they are bringing us their latest album, Echoes & Ghosts, on March 1st! Lucias Malcolm and Mark Farthing of the band hang out with Justin to discuss their history in music and ska punk, the dangers of unorganized playlists, secret clubs, and awkwardly hugging Goldfinger. Preorder Echoes & Ghosts now: callmemalcolm.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-ghosts included song: we shall meet in the place where there is no darkness official website: callmemalcolmband.com callmemalcolm.bandcamp.com Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @‌cmmalcolmband, @‌CallMeMalcolmBand, @‌CallMeMalcolm Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

BONUS Episode. Our recent guest, Dan Deitrich, first joined us nearly a decade ago. Hear the remastered version of our original conversation in this bonus episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops! official website: https://danieldeitrich.bandcamp.com Instagram, Facebook, X: @‌danieldeitrich Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts!

Jake Simmons is finally on Anywhere the Needle Drops! Jake has been making good ol' rock and roll as a solo artist, leading Jake Simmons & The Little Ghosts, and in Katy Needs A Life. My favorite rocker from Kalamazoo is virtually in the Red Chuck Studio to chat about what’s been and what’s to come. official website: http://www.jakesimmons.us/ Bandcamp: https://jakesimmons.bandcamp.com/ Instagram, Facebook: @‌jakesimmonslg Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

It’s the latest bonus episode, a remaster of my 2014 conversation with The Rutabega, one of South Bend’s finest bands. Last week, we spoke to forestlike. Joshua Wayne Hensley, one half of forestlike, is also one half of The Rutabega. This is a waaaayback journey, nearly a decade ago, in local music history. Enjoy! official website: therutabega.com Bandcamp: https://theseknottylines.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌the_rutabega Facebook: @‌theseknottylines YouTube: @‌the_rutabega Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

forestlike is the latest musical project of Joshua Wayne Hensley and Jared Myers. You’ll remember JWH from past episodes with his other project, The Rutabega, as well as from plenty of our mix tapes over the years, featuring both that band and Josh’s solo work. We discuss the peaceful and fantastical vibe of forestlike, as well as plenty of other projects from both Jared and JWH. The self-titled forestlike album is out now! official website: https://bit.ly/m/forestlike Bandcamp: https://forestlike.bandcamp.com/album/forestlike Instagram, YouTube: @‌soundslikeforestlike Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts!

We kick off 2024 with a groove! Local live favorites, The Erly, enter the Red Chuck Studio, just in time for their show this weekend at Earworm Records, during the Hunter Ice Festival! The Erly at Earworm Records: Saturday, January 13th, 7pm official website: https://linktr.ee/theerly Instagram, Facebook: @‌theerlyband Flame The Main Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6E-VeiK1Y8 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

It’s HeyZeus, South Bend hip hop musician, designer, former prospective Power Ranger, and more! The artist known as “the cutest rapper” joins Justin to discuss finding an artistic voice and the magic of learning & growing, creatively and in life. Zeus shares with us his artistic journey and his love of the South Bend and local scene. official links: https://lnk.bio/BuyOneGetOneFree3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyzeusxx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cutestrapper Design work: https://www.cutelikezeus.net/ https://www.instagram.com/cutelikezeus/ Homegrown Hype: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhype/ https://www.facebook.com/Homegrownhype South Bend Don’t Break: https://www.instagram.com/southbenddontbreak/ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Dan Deitrich returns to Anywhere The Needle Drops. We discuss his activism work with the Vote Common Good project and his his great new single, “Let It Run”. Hear the exclusive Red Chuck Studio live performance of that tune AND the yet-to-be-released, mostly finished, may not even end up named “Be Here Now“. official website: https://danieldeitrich.bandcamp.com Instagram, Facebook, X: @‌danieldeitrich Vote Common Good: https://www.votecommongood.com/ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts!