Anywhere The Needle Drops

Join us in the Red Chuck Studio as we hang out with Reminisce.X! We talk race, gender, and sexuality in music and the messages we communicate through art. We also dive into the fantastic Homegrown Hype project and all the cool in the local hip hop and music scene.   Instagram: @‌reminiscewithme Facebook: @‌reminisce.x Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reminiscex Homegrown Hype (Facebook/Instagram): @Homegrownhype   Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Eco Owl Press Homegrown Hype Trading Cards  

Join Justin as he hangs out with regional singer/songwriter Brittany Lee Moffitt. We discuss her latest release, Guests, and dive into the challenges of social anxiety, the danger of the hustle, finding purpose, and how we responded to the pandemic as artists and humans. official website: linktr.ee/brittanyleemoffitt Instagram: @‌brittanyleemoffittmusic Facebook: facebook.com/brittanyleemoffitt YouTube: @‌BrittanyLeeMoffitt Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Armchair Expert Podcast Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland  

You heard Hero Jr. last week. Now hear our first interview with them from 2012 on the very first episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops! AtND Episode 1, Remastered! official website: herojrmusic.com Instagram: @‌herojr Facebook: @‌herojrmusic YouTube: @HeroJrOfficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Hero Jr. is back! We welcome Evan Haughey of Indianapolis' rock and rollers, Hero Jr, back to the show. Evan returns for the second time, as he and his brother, Matt, appeared on the very first episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops over ten years ago. We check in to see where things are going with the band these days and feature the full version of out theme music, the Hero Jr. song Deep End Price Tag. official website: herojrmusic.com Instagram: @‌herojr Facebook: @‌herojrmusic YouTube: @HeroJrOfficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Lindsay Lou is back on 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. Lindsay will be back in Michigan later this month, so be sure to catch one of the shows. official website: https://www.lindsayloumusic.com/ Facebook, Instagram: @‌lindsayloumusic Music: https://stores.portmerch.com/lindsaylou/ Tour Dates in Michigan and beyond: Oct 19 Thu, Lindsay Lou @ The Ark @ 8:00pm, Ann Arbor, MI, United States Oct 20 Fri, Lindsay Lou @ Michigan Night at Kalamazoo State Theatre @ 7:30pm,  Kalamazoo, MI Oct 23 Mon, Lindsay Lou @ The Braumart @ 7:00pm, Iron Mountain, MI https://www.lindsayloumusic.com/tour-dates Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres- Kelefa Sanneh  

Local singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas joins me at the Red Chuck Studio! Abbie is one of the most active local musicians in the Michiana region, entertaining audiences solo and with her band at the best of local venues, wineries, and more. We discuss how she found her way into music as both art and career, where she finds her inspiration, and just how much my parents love her. See Abbie at the Livery in Benton Harbor on Saturday, September 30th! official website: https://abbiethomasmusic.com/ Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @‌abbiethomasmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialabbiethomas Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

I’m joined by Jillian Speece, one half of the indie folk rock duo, The Bergamot! The Bergamot has been bringing energetic shows to fans across the world. Though currently based in New York, their roots are right here in Michiana, forming in South Bend in 2010 and returning regularly to the land they call home. Jillian tells me all about the band’s award winning documentary, State of the Unity, and the story of the tour it follows, with its message of love and music. We discuss dreaming big, empathy through art, and then Jillian turns the tables to ask me plenty of her own questions. official website: https://www.thebergamot.com/ see State of the Unity & tour dates: https://www.thebergamot.com/#tour Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @‌TheBergamot Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Michiana's Rebel Noire is in the house! The frontwoman of rebel noire and the accomplices visits the Red Chuck Studio to talk about the band’s juicy concoctions of rock, soul, blues, R&B, and jazz. We discuss the revelations both personal & creative that come out of challenging times, gush over the local music & art scene, and discover the varied ways that people play Uno. official website: http://www.rebelnoirexaccomplices.com Instagram and Threads: @‌rebel.noire Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rebelnoire Bandcamp: https://rebelnoirexaccomplices.bandcamp.com Rottenhouse credits: rebel noire vocals/frontwoman: rebel noire the accomplices lead guitar: Abraham Medellin keyboard: Devin Brewer trumpet: Evan Judson saxophone: Evan Krabill bass guitar: Jason Brewer drums: Tyrus Tucker production mixing and mastering: Nate Butler, Nimble Wit Production LLC, Goshen, Indiana recording: Tyrus Tucker, NuNrml Productions. location: Elkhart, Indiana Theme music by Hero Jr.. As Discuss

Join Justin Flagel for conversations with the musicians, artists, and creative people making things happen here in Michiana and beyond. Tales from the growing local scene will highlight the creators, venues, and events. Performers from the regional and national scene will stop by to visit. Big or small, learn about who they are, what they’re making, and what drives them as creators and as people. Anywhere The Needle Drops is coming back. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @‌redchuckproductions on social media and at redchuckproductions.com.

Robert Irving III joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studios to discuss his life as a musician and his time as the music director for Miles Davis. Catch Robert and Generations this Saturday, July 9th, at the Lighthouse Jazz Festival in Michigan City, Indiana and follow his work at sonicportraitsjazz.com. Photo by Richard Duncan. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

Justin sits with none other than Stephen "Brer Rabbit" of Flobots. They speak at length about activism, art, community, books, and music. It's an energized and emotional discussion. You can check out the Flobots Kickstarter for the new "NOENEMIES" project here and keep up on all they've got going on at Flobots.com. This episode is the season finale of Anywhere The Needle Drops. We'll be taking a hiatus while we work on making this show even better and while we tackle some new projects at Red Chuck Productions. Stay tuned to the website and the podcast feed for updates on all of the fun stuff to come. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

Justin hangs with the working man's musician, Mr. Paul Erdman. They chat about his journey to becoming a full time musician. Get a taste of his End Of An Era EP with the tracks Leavesick Blues and Human Nature. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

Justin chats with musician David Wirsig, previously featured on Welcome To Nightvale and the man behind the excellent Sunken City EP. They talk the merging of the creative, the freelance, and the Internet economies and how all artists suck when they start. Even Bono. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

Roger Clyne of Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers chats with me on the first episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops of 2016! It started out as a brief plug for my favorite musician and his tequila crowd-funding and it ended up as a near hour-long conversation about music, creation, and...dogs in the home office. Roger and company are raising funds to help expand operations and reach for their Mexican Moonshine tequila. We talk about the campaign and we also discuss the 20th anniversary of The Refreshments album, Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy. This was a fantastic, unexpected conversation with a musician I've followed for those twenty years. You'll also get to check out two tracks from Roger's catalog, Counterclockwise from Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Americano album before the conversation and, after, Mekong from Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by E

Justin is joined by Kevin Scott Joiner (of The Ember Jar). He’s an artist with his hands in the realms of music, television, writing, and more. Together they discuss everything from transhumanism to South Bend’s evolution as a music scene, in addition to Kevin’s exciting upcoming projects in television. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

The Winsome Hags are back! They join hosts Justin Flagel and Glen Cox (of The Glen Show Podcast) for music, stories, and pie at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

Today, Hailey Whitters joins me in the virtual Red Chuck Studio all the way from Nashville. We discuss her new album, Black Sheep, and the world of music both country and beyond. You can find her album now at HaileyWhitters.com, iTunes, and Amazon. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.

It took some doing, but Will from the Rebel Light and I finally managed to connect via the magic of the Internet. The Rebel Light has a great rock sound straight from California. Enjoy two songs from The Rebel Light this episode: Strangers and Jukebox Dream! And check out everything else the band has to offer at TheRebelLight.com, Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, iTunes...all the places! Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone. Fun In The Sun music by Ethan W. Kampa.

Justin Trawick is an excellent artist from the Washington DC area. In addition to being a fantastic musician, he's one of the hosts of The Circus Life, a podcast featuring entertaining chatter and a plenty of great musicians from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. We discuss everything from blood letting to how Justin once created trouble for his dad with an old guitar and a pair of ladies underwear. You'll get to check out two tracks from Justin during the episode: After All Is Said & Done and All The Places That I've Been You can hear more form Justin at JustinTrawick.com and check out his podcast at TheCircusLife.com. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.  

Sons Of Bill bring the heart and soul of their native Virginia and of rock and roll. James Wilson and I chat about art in the New World and we hear a cut, a great tune called Bad Dancer, from the latest SoB album, Love and Logic. Check out Sons Of Bill and another track from Love and Logic at SonsOfBill.com. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone.