Anywhere The Needle Drops
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.

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

Direct download: 240001_The_Erly.mp3
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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

Direct download: 230010_HeyZeus.mp3
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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

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Direct download: 230008_Dan_Deitrich.mp3
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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:

 

Direct download: 230007_Reminisce-X_v_1_01.mp3
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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:

 

Direct download: 230006_Brittany_Lee_Moffitt_v_1_01.mp3
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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

Direct download: 230006_Hero_Jr_rerelease_11_02_v_1_01.mp3
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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

Direct download: 230005_Hero_Jr_release_10_26_v_1_01.mp3
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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:

 

Direct download: 230003_Lindsay_Lou_RELEASE_20231012_v_1_01.mp3
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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
Direct download: Abbie_Thomas_v1.mp3
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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


Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions
Direct download: ATNDrops_Bergamot_final_1.mp3
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