Thu, 18 April 2024
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.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:
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Thu, 4 April 2024
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 YouTube: Miles Nielson Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions |
Thu, 28 March 2024
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): 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 |
Thu, 21 March 2024
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:
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Thu, 7 March 2024
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): 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: |
Thu, 22 February 2024
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 Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @cmmalcolmband, @CallMeMalcolmBand, @CallMeMalcolm Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions |
Wed, 14 February 2024
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! |
Thu, 8 February 2024
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 |
Thu, 1 February 2024
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 |
Thu, 25 January 2024
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! |
Thu, 11 January 2024
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 |
Thu, 21 December 2023
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: Homegrown Hype: South Bend Don’t Break: Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions |
Thu, 7 December 2023
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! |
Wed, 22 November 2023
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
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Thu, 9 November 2023
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:
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Thu, 2 November 2023
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
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Thu, 26 October 2023
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 |
Thu, 12 October 2023
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/ 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:
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Thu, 28 September 2023
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 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions
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Thu, 28 September 2023
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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Thu, 14 September 2023
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 Rottenhouse credits: rebel noire
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Tue, 5 September 2023
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.
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Tue, 31 January 2017
Podcast superhero crossover! Justin and Scott Curtis of the Michiana People Podcast cross-interview each other about their shows, their creativity, and their love of music. 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. |
Thu, 4 August 2016
Musician Justin Wells phones in to the Red Chuck Studio to discuss his upcoming solo release. 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. |
Fri, 8 July 2016
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. |
Tue, 21 June 2016
Sahffi joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studio to discuss the latest in her music career, most especially the #Song4Unity project to unite Baltimore and raise funds for charity. Check out the song and support the cause at Song4Unity.bandcamp.com and see how the funds are helping at Save A Dope Boy. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. You can support Red Chuck Productions on Patreon! |
Thu, 14 April 2016
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. |
Thu, 31 March 2016
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. |
Thu, 18 February 2016
Neal & Beth of Korean Jeans join me to share some new music and discuss the pizza wars, Boston vs Chicago, and the Gathering of the Juggalos! Check out the new tunes koreanjeans.bandcamp.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. |
Thu, 4 February 2016
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. |
Thu, 21 January 2016
Justin hangs with The Crane Wives after their recent show at The Livery in Benton Harbor. They chat about validating creativity, quitting your job, and, of course, making music. This episode features two songs from The Crane Wives Coyote Stories, The Hand That Feeds before the conversation and Sleeping Giants after. 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. |
Thu, 7 January 2016
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 Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone. |
Thu, 3 December 2015
Nick Yoder of Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks joins me in the studio to talk spirits and the thriving Michigan adult beverage industry. 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. |
Thu, 19 November 2015
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. |
Thu, 5 November 2015
Today's guest is Mr. Dylan Fox of Dylan Fox And The Wave. Though our generations are a bit separate, Dylan and I bond over the shared experience of rebelling against the music of our parents (and eventually finding value in it). We discuss his upcoming releases, some of which you can check out now at DylanFoxandtheWave.com. And you can check out one of the tracks on the episode, You Never Say Anything Nice. Enjoy! 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. |
Thu, 22 October 2015
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.
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Thu, 8 October 2015
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. |
Thu, 24 September 2015
If you follow the written pieces on Anywhere The Needle Drops, you've read the amazing words on JC Brazil. One week from Sunday, she'll be breaking new boundaries with her performance of Pulitzer nominee Dael Orlandersmith's Black n Blue Boys/Broken Men. JC and director Alejandro Stepenberg join me on the podcast to discuss the upcoming show and the inspiration behind it, as well as their journeys into the world of theater, acting, and performance. 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. |
Thu, 10 September 2015
Artist Chelsea Thompto discusses her art, transgender awareness, and the Origami Swan Project. The OSP is an art piece bringing together participants from all over the world, each making a white swan to be displayed with one grey swan to represent the 1 in 30,000 people who identify as transwomen. Our discussion takes us into pop culture representation of the trans community, as well as a fun dive into our favorite reads and watches in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. You can check out all of Chelsea's art, including the Origami Swan Project, by visiting ChelseaThompto.com and follow the OSP on Facebook and Instagram. 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. |
Thu, 27 August 2015
I chat with Austin band New China about music, day jobs, and Thundersnow! And you'll get to check out two tracks from the band; before the interview, you'll here Wet Dream and after it's Hospitalia. You can get both of those tracks and the entire Bar & Grill album from New China on BandCamp. And keep up with all the band has going on over at their Facebook page. 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. |
Thu, 30 July 2015
Abby and Kevin of The Ember Jar join me for coffee and a chat at the Red Chuck Studios. Check out their included track, Save Me From Myself! You can keep up with them at facebook.com/TheEmberJar. 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. |
Wed, 22 July 2015
Justin chats with Jason Wesaw, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and Kyla Carneiro, from the communications department, of the Pokagon Band of Potawatami. Anywhere The Needle Drops is brought to you by Red Chuck Productions. The Anywhere The Needle Drops theme music is by Ethan W. Kampa and Jeremy Whetstone. |
Sat, 11 July 2015
The hilarious and talented Louisa Hall joins me for a chat about ukuleles, coffee, and breast feeding pens! Check out Louisa's music over at LouisaHallMusic.com And catch her live at the following: -The Charm City Ukulele Festival in Baltimore, MD on July 25 -at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3, in New York, with the 9 Singer Songwriter series (with Justin Trawick) on Tuesday, July 28th -and at the Strathmore Uke & Guitar Summit, where she'll be teaching classes August 15-19 and performing on August 17th. And check out the Gettysburg Rap on YouTube! 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.
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Sat, 30 May 2015
Dena Woods, a wonderful talent and a big player the growing local music scene, chats with me at the Chicory Cafe in South Bend. Abby King of The Ember Jar hangs with us as well! It's the cream of the crop of the South Bend music scene! You'll get to check out two tracks from Dena: Walk Away (before the chat) and Stay The Course (after the chat). You can get even more from Dena at Bandcamp.
Hey folks. Got an event coming up? Let me know at contact@redchuckproductions.com and we might just mention your event on the episode preceding it. And speaking of: Events: The 13th Annual Niles Family Carnival & Bluegrass Festival iRock Jazz Fest in New Buffalo Dave Dale at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks Meet Me On The Island from WVPE and The South Bend Museum Of Art
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Sat, 2 May 2015
Local talent Dave Dale joins me in the Red Chuck Studios. Check out Dave's various musical projects, including Elephant Rescue and Le Griffe Mob! Elephant Rescue will be playing next Saturday, May 9th at the Chicory Cafe as a part of the Sounds By South Bend festival. And speaking of, don't forget to join me at Sounds By South Bend, starting this Thursday! 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.
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Sat, 4 April 2015
The Thundersnow series continues! Seattle's Chung Antique graciously invited me into their temporary Thundersnow residence to chat about their lives in music. Get a taste of their release, Sweater Weather, with the track Stop Making Synths and join us in the room at Thundersnow as they close their show with Bison Light. If you're sticking around in my local region, you should join us tonight, Saturday April 4th, at Lasalle Grill & Tavern, as Dave Dale and Le Griffe Mob will be bringing us an Afro-Caribbean dance party. Currently, Chung Antique are touring out West with South Bend's own The Rutabega. You can check those dates here. 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. |
Sat, 7 March 2015
It's the first in our Thundersnow series. THUNDERSNOW! Check out my chat with Ecanaba's Grounded and hear their excellent track, Wonderful! Check out all Grounded has to offer, with music, tour dates, and more, at their website, on Facebook, ReverbNation, Soundcloud, and Twitter! You can check out and participate in Chelsea Thompto's Origami Swan Project, a project helping to bring awareness to the transgender community, over at her website. 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. Thunder sound effect by juskiddink over at the always wonderful FreeSound.org |
Sat, 7 February 2015
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. |
Sat, 24 January 2015
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.
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Sat, 10 January 2015
First pod of 2015!! I hang with The Rutabega. We hit on the local scene. And Thundersnow! Not to mention, two tracks for your listening pleasure! Check out the Rutabega at their website here (might I suggest picking yourself up the awesome new t-shirt?) and grab their excellent album, brother the lights don't work over at Band Camp. You can even hear the whole thing before you buy it. Of course, we take care of some of some of that for you at Anywhere The Needle Drops! This episode includes two tracks from the album: 1. The Shaman (before the interview) 2. Turn On The Summer (after the interview) And want to check out that crazy Thundersnow thing? Here's all the info! Maybe I'll see you in the UP. Enjoy! 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.
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Sat, 27 December 2014
Ethan has just released his first full album, titled At Last. He was in town back around Thanksgiving, so he stopped by the old Red Chuck Studios with his lovely fiance and we talked about the new album and, well, all the wacky things Ethan and I tend to talk about. You can get the new album direct from Ethan at his website, Google Play, Amazon, BandCamp, just to name a few. He's pretty much in all the places, so pick up that new album. You'll get to hear a cut from the album, Scherzo. 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.
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Sat, 13 December 2014
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.
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Sat, 29 November 2014
Matt of Salt Lake City's Heartless Breakers chats with me about avoiding career choices and awesome music. We'll get to hear a cut from their Prescriptions EP. Check out the band over at heartlessbreakers.bandcamp.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. |
Sat, 15 November 2014
I chat with Olive of the excellent Olive The People blog. Also, Mosno stops by to talk about the Grammys, U2, and dogs. Check out Olive The People at OliveThePeople.com. You can pick up Mosno's Grammy balloted Novella album at his website. 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.
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Sat, 18 October 2014
James Neary, Glen Cox, and myself throw a little show party for an audience at the Acorn Theater. Glen and I interview James in between sets of excellent music.
You should also check out James Neary and his latest album, 2013, at JamesNeary.com. And be sure to check out Glen's podcast at TheGlenShow.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.
Direct download: Episode_24-_James_Neary_Live_At_The_Acorn_Theater_Part_2.mp3
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Sat, 4 October 2014
James Neary, Glen Cox, and myself throw a little show party for an audience at the Acorn Theater. Glen and I interview James in between sets of excellent music. You should come on by to the next live show at the Acorn Theater. We're there the 2nd Thursday of each month. You should also check out James Neary and his latest album, 2013, at JamesNeary.com. And be sure to check out Glen's podcast at TheGlenShow.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.
Direct download: Episode_23-_James_Neary_Live_At_The_Acorn_Theater_Part_1.mp3
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Sat, 20 September 2014
We almost didn't make it, but two Justins united for an awesome conversation. Justin of Fifth on the Floor hung out with me...where...in his van. We had a great chat about music and art before their recent show in Mishawaka. You can check out Fifth On the Floor at FifthOnTheFloor.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. |
Sat, 23 August 2014
I sit down with Johnny from Cracker. 16-year old me has his mind blown. 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. |
Sat, 9 August 2014
They're making hagdom a thing to be celebrated. The Winsome Hags tells tales, sings songs, and hang out with Justin. You can check out they're various talents and see where they'll be playing next at WinsomeHags.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.
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Sat, 12 July 2014
Sarina of TriniGourmet joins me in the virtual interview room for a chat about her work. TriniGourmet is recognized as "an essential guide to Caribbean cooking at home" by the New York Times and is a great resource for food and lifestyle tips straight from the islands! 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. |
Sat, 28 June 2014
Baltimore's Sahffi does the virtual sit down with me, completing the Baltimore of Trifecta started with Kevin Johnson Jr. and Mosno. Check out a track from Sahffi's 3rd album, Expectations, which is free and downloadable right now on Sahffi.com. The track is called Who We See. 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.
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Sat, 14 June 2014
Roger Clyne of Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers chats with myself and Dylan before the big concert in Chicago. The Peacemakers recently released their newest album, The Independent. This episode features the opening track from the album, Ain't Got The Words For This. Head over to the Peacemakers website, iTunes, or Amazon to grab the new album. 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.
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Sat, 17 May 2014
Today’s guest is Nate Donnis of The Donnis Trio and Rodello’s Machine. It’s likely you’ve heard his tunes on Pandora or on a number of television shows that have featured his music. Nate and I hung out via the magical Internet telephone, with he in sunny California and me in, somehow still freezing even though it’s May, Michigan. The Donnis Trio recently put out their latest album, Chroma. Check that out now on Amazon, BandCamp, iTunes, and the Donnis Trio website. You can also check out his other projects at NateDonnis.com and Rodello’s Machine and learn all about the Patreon project. 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. |
Sat, 3 May 2014
Justin hangs with The Moore Brothers, who are bringing American roots, blues, and R&B to you on their new album, Conspirement. We chat about the album and the local music scene and the boys throw down a jam for us. This episode also features two cuts from the new album, so there's plenty to enjoy. You can pick up Conspirement and check out more from the band on their Facebook page and over at ReverbNation. You can see some photos from the day here and get a guitar lesson in the blues from Dave Moore here. 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. |
Sat, 19 April 2014
Mosno Al-Moseeki, Baltimore musician, lover of all things Batman and U2, co-inventor of the up and coming farm metal genre, and the only guest I've ever had who's been banned by a government. We discuss his newest project, the concept album Novella. Be sure to check out his website for pre-order information. Novella on May 31st. Also, check out his protest song, System Down, and spread awareness for #SUDANREVOLTS. 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. |
Sat, 5 April 2014
The legendary Joyce and Frank Walker, of the Outcast Blues Band. We talk about their origins and reminisce about rockin' the Woodfire. Includes the live cover of Proud Mary from their latest album, Old Blues To Meet The New Year. 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. |
Sat, 1 February 2014
I have a chat with Venitia & Mike of Venitia Sekema & The Luna Madre Band. We talk the local music scene and life as a professional musician. And you'll get to hear Venitia and her "dream band" on two tracks...a cover of Ruthie Foster's Due Paid In Full and the Luna Madre original, Moonshine! You can hear even more music over at reverbnation.com/venitiasekema and get tour dates and other information at VenitiaSekema.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. |
Tue, 10 September 2013
We sit down with artists from Kalamazoo's hip-hop scene, including JB and Gillie, Wunda Mike, & Hank Severe of The Id. We feature a track from Gillie titled "The Game." You can download that and more offered by artists at their various Web homes below. Gillie @senorGillie, ReverbNation Wunda Mike @WundatheLion, datPiff Hank Severe @hanksevere JB @JBFPM, ReverbNation 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.
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Sat, 16 February 2013
Michelle Jewell discusses her father, jazz great Franz Jackson. We discuss his musical history and how she is promoting her father's legacy and jazz using the Web. We also discuss his new CD, Milestone, produced with the help of a Kickstarter campaign. Check out his music and the new CD, Milestone, at FranzJackson.com and on Facebook.
Franz Jackson- What A Wonderful World
Photo provided by Michelle Jewell. Photo taken by Guido Bissatini. Design concept by Michelle Jewell. Graphic design by Michelle Maret. 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.
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Music and art is all around us. 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.
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