Anywhere The Needle Drops

Musician Pete Droge joins Justin on Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss his newly released album, Fade Away Blue, and to trace his musical journey from its early start in the 90s to today. included song: You Called Me Kid official website: petedroge.com Instagram: @‌petedroge Facebook: @‌pete.droge YouTube: @‌officialpetedroge Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: The Acorn in Three Oaks

Dena Woods returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops after a long hiatus and the release of the surprise EP, Wrathful Creature. She and Justin have a beautiful conversation about grief and trauma, healing through art, and the value of joy and play in creativity and life. included song: Wrathful Creature official website: denawoods.bandcamp.com Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Maggie Heeren- Western Sound Studios FB: @‌westernsoundstudios IG: @‌westernsoundstudios Internal Family Systems (Parts Work) Joshua Wayne Hensley Healing Lab Somatic Therapy Soul Fire Yoga YART Fringe Fest Dance Society Social Club

The Rocki Button is an essential creative space in the Michiana art and music scene, bringing culture, creativity, live music, and more to the region. Jeff Nawrocki talks to Justin about starting the project as a storage space and evolving it into a venue, art gallery, and a home for local creativity. official websites: therockibutton.com Supporter Subscription Instagram: @‌therockibutton @‌backstitchvintage @‌nawrockicreates Facebook: @‌TheRockiButton YouTube: @‌jeffnawrocki8541 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: The Drop Comedy Club Maya Beautherapy Backstitch Vintage HeyZeus Lalo Cura Why Not Both After Ours A Bite With Mee Homegrown Hype

It's a special Friday off-week drop of another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session! Sugar Bomb joins us at Theory One Studios for a live performance and interview! Tracks: Lullaby Frenzy Check out Sugar Bomb's upcoming single “Dance Tune”, coming out August 27th and the new album in late September. Sugar Bomb will be in the area live on September 24th at Goshen Brewing Company, September 25th at Kalamazoo's Sounds of the Zoo, and September 28th at South Bend's Fusion Fest. official website: sugarbomb.band Instagram: @sugarbombjazz Facebook: @sugarbombjazzband YouTube: @sugarbombjazz Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Jonelle Carter, a member of River Road Trio, joins Justin to chat about music, mentoring others in recognizing and using their gifts, female artists supporting each other, and stumbling into becoming a hit line dance band in Europe. included song: Best To You official website: riverroadtrio.com Instagram: @‌riverroadtrio Facebook: @‌riverroadtrio YouTube: @‌riverroadtrio Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: No Stage Lights Abbie Thomas Justin Staublin Caitlyn Faust Novella- Mosno Al-Moseeki

Americana singer-songwriter Lexi Adams joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss her life as an independent performing artist, including moving her music career FROM Nashville back to Michigan and the progress on her new record. included song: LA Honkeytonk Queen (Demo) official website: lexiadamsmusic.com Instagram: @‌_lexiadams Facebook: @‌lexiadamsmusic YouTube: @‌lexiadams9185 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Belmont University School of Music Andy Sydow Andy Sydow on AtND Ep 250007 Kait Rose Kait Rose & Co Presents: An Intimate Evening Featuring the Music of Joni Mitchell

Surprise! We're bringing you a late night drop with another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session! City Sun is in the house at Theory One Studios for an incredible live performance and interview! Check out three exclusive session cuts from the band; So I'm Told and Over Again before the interview and stay tuned for Longest Dream after. Catch City Sun live on July 17th at The Pyramid Scheme! Song 1: So I’m Told Song 2: Over Again Song 3: Longest Dream official websites: linktr.ee/citysunband citysun.bandcamp.com Instagram: @citysunband Facebook: @citysunband YouTube: @citysun8392 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Priscilla Sab joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss the progress on her first album, teaching babies music, and giving herself permission to be an artist. You can catch Priscilla live with Drew Stolz on for a FREE show on Thursday, July 17th at the NODE in downtown Niles. included song: Why Won’t Time Wait For Me official website: linktr.ee/priscillasabourin Instagram: @‌priscillasabmusic TikTok: @‌priscillasab YouTube: @‌priscillasabmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: HGS Music Andrew McMahon Come From Away at The Paramount Theatre The Erly Abbie Thomas

Last week, we spoke to David Lowery of Cracker, so it seemed fitting to hop in the time machine and go back to 2014, when I first sat down with a member of the band. Check out my remastered conversation with Cracker's Johnny Hickman! official website: crackersoul.com Instagram: @‌thebandcracker Facebook: @‌CrackerSoul YouTube: @‌crackerrocks Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

David Lowery is the chief singer-songwriter and frontman of the bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, as well as a prolific solo artist. David and Cracker are coming to town on Saturday, June 21st at The Acorn in Three Oaks. David also just released Father, Sons and Brothers, an autobiographical multi-disc music collection. David chats with Justin about the stories behind the new release, reflecting on being a father, a son, and a brother, as well as his time in the music business, as an artist advocate, and an instructor at University of Georgia. Tickets for Cracker at the Acorn on Saturday, June 21st are available now. You can order Father, Sons and Brothers now on vinyl, CD, and digital and read more deeply David’s reflections about the songs on Substack. included song: Mexicans Chickens “'Mexican Chickens' is a raw, confessional ballad tracing the unraveling of a relationship amid regret and self-reckoning. A poignant meditation on accountability, loss, and the hope that those we hurt can find peace wi

Author Stephanie J Salisbury joins Justin to discuss her newest release,Little Star Finds His Shine, and her ongoing Animals With Issues book series. They discuss the importance of lifelong reading from day one and making everything art. Stephanie has a book signing Friday, June 6th 6-8pm at Fables Books in Goshen. official website: authorstephaniejsalisbury.com Instagram: @‌sjsalisbury_ Facebook: @‌AuthorStephanieJSalisbury TikTok: @‌sjsalisbury_ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Fables Books And Then He Was Here: A One-Woman Play Rachel Barton (Animals With Issues Illustrator)

Nat Fitz has his hands and heart in most things in the South Bend music and art scene. He joins Justin to chat about his bands SPACESHIPS and Dad Jokes, hints about a possible Brothers Danger project, and talks all things South Bend arts, music, venues, and culture. Oh, and a little professional wrestling. included song: Chatroom official websites: linktr.ee/wearespaceships wearespaceships.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌wearespaceships Facebook: @‌weareSPACESHIPS TikTok: @‌wearespaceships YouTube: @‌spaceships4728 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Analecta Makesouthbend City Sun The Well Art Beat Lang Lab South Bend Rebel Art Fest CICADA SHAM Gage Goods Photography by Hanah

Rebel Noire & The Accomplices return for a live session from Theory One Studios! Join us for an incredible live performance and interview! You can catch the band live at several local shows, including this Sunday when the band joins the Elkhart County Symphony! official websites: rebelnoirexaccomplices.com rebelnoirexaccomplices.bandcamp.com Instagram: @rebel.noire Facebook: @rebelnoire YouTube: @rebelnoirexaccomplices Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Kelsie, Aaron, John of Why Not Both join Justin in Theory One Studios for a chat about the latest in the musical world of the midwest indie rock band. We shower love on local faves the Rocki Button and Nat & Michelle of Rebel Art Fest and discuss their plans now after the release of the band’s first album earlier this year. You can catch WNB on May 17th at the Rocki Button with Sundyle & City Sun and on June 1st with an absolutely incredibly line-up at Rebel Art Fest. included song: Keep On official websites: https://whynotboth.bandcamp.com https://linktr.ee/whynotboth.music Instagram: @‌whynotboth.music Facebook: @‌whyn0tb0th YouTube: @‌whynotboth Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: City Sun Leather Phase Sundyle

Midwest “folk and roll” musician, Chicago Farmer, joins Justin to preview his upcoming show, along with his band The Fieldnotes, when they return to Acorn next month. They chat about the current tour, the natural wonders of Michigan and the Midwest, and coffee snobbery. Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes return to The Acorn in Three Oaks on Friday, May 9th. Tickets on sale now. included song: Indiana Line official website: chicagofarmer.com Instagram: @‌chicagofarmermusic Facebook: @‌chicagofarmer Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Village Wine & Spirits (Effingham, IL) Moccasin Creek Festival Ten Years After Coffee Hound Journeyman Distillery Anodyne Coffee Colectivo Coffee Infusco Coffee Greenbush Brewing Co. Twice Upon A String The Rose Bowl Tavern

NOTE: Though we did our best to clean up the sound, there are still remnants of interference in this recording made during our rookie days. Please forgive the noise...the story is worth a listen regardless. We’re diving into the time machine! Longtime friend of Red Chuck Productions, Justin Wells, was on the show this past February, so we thought it appropriate to dig into the archives for TWO of his past appearances: First up, we go all the way back to 2014, when Justin was still rocking out with Fifth on the Floor. He and I lost our interview location in his green room before the show and ended up chatting in his tour van. Then we fast forward to 2016 to discuss crowdfunding and more as Justin released his first solo album. Justin is currently touring with his newest album, Cynthiana, available directly on his website and wherever you stream your music. included song: Going Down Grinnin' official website: justinwellsmusic.com Instagram: @‌justinwellsmusic Facebook: @‌justinwellsmusic YouTube: @‌justin

We’re diving into the time machine! Longtime friend of Red Chuck Productions, Justin Wells, was on the show this past February, so we thought it appropriate to dig into the archives for TWO of his past appearances: First up, we go all the way back to 2014, when Justin was still rocking out with Fifth on the Floor. He and I lost our interview location in his green room before the show and ended up chatting in his tour van. Then we fast forward to 2016 to discuss crowdfunding and more as Justin released his first solo album. Justin is currently touring with his newest album, Cynthiana, available directly on his website and wherever you stream your music. included song: Going Down Grinnin' official website: justinwellsmusic.com Instagram: @‌justinwellsmusic Facebook: @‌justinwellsmusic YouTube: @‌justinwellsmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Andy Sydow was the 2024 runner up in the Singer-Songwriter competition at The Acorn in Three Oaks. He returns in a few weeks to the venue for a headlining concert, featuring local support from Doug Harsch and Molly Cooper. See your chance to win free tickets below at the end of the show notes. Andy has been a finalist in multiple other competitions, inclduding the Telluride Troubadour Contest (2024), LEAF Songwriter Contest (2024), Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition (2023 & 2021), Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Songwriter Competition (2023), and International Songwriting Competition (2021). Andy joins Justin discuss those opportunities, his latest album release, Night Skin, his podcast, Middle Class Rock Star, and living the life of a full-time professional musician. Andy Sydow returns to The Acorn on Saturday, April 26th, with openers Doug Harsch and Molly Cooper. Tickets available now. included song: Every Little Thing About Love official website(s): https://andysydow.com https://andysydow.bandca

Ellen and Sean of Bobcat Opossum join me in Theory One Studios, the new home of Anywhere the Needle Drops, to discuss their flavor of traditional music as a duo and in their larger projects, Soltre and Debutante. included song: The True and Historically Unembellished Story of the Reno Brothers- from the album "Look What The Bobcat Dragged In" release July 1, 2024 and recorded by Nate Butler of Nimble Wit Productions. official websites: bobcatopossum.com bobcatopossum.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌fistfuloffiddle Facebook: @‌bobcatopossum Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Debutants / Debutants on Bandcamp Soltre Folky Fish Fest Hoot Camp Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) Nate Butler/Nimble Wit Productions

We're bringing you another edition of AtND Live, this time with the inaugural appearance of Kian Byrne!  Kian's skills spread across multiple genres and numerous projects. He joined us at Theory One Studios to record a studio session and sit with Justin for a chat about his work. Kian performs solo and with bands The Elders, Yum, and The New Riddum. official websites:  kianbyrnemusic.org kianbyrnemusic.bandcamp.com linktr.ee/KianByrne Instagram: @kianqbyrne Facebook: @KianByrneMusicPage YouTube: @kianbyrne7524 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio