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.

official website: https://abbiethomasmusic.com/

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @‌abbiethomasmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialabbiethomas

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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

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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

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As Discussed:

• The Rocki Button

• A-Reece

• Rules? to Uno

• Bandcamp

 

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.