Anywhere The Needle Drops

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 o...

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 (202...

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 Ni...

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 kianbyrne...

May Erlewine is another example of the best in Michigan music and has long been on Justin's interview wishlist. He and May sit down in the green room of the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks before a recent show. They discuss how her new album, What It Takes , is both a return to a past self and a stretch of her current self. Check out the latest single from the new album, Creature , before the intervie...

Abbie Thomas is back on AtND, this time with her band The Crazy Hearts and special guest, Corey Ronell ! The team joined us for a fantastic evening in Theory One Studios for another AtND Live!  You'll get to hear two tracks from that studio session, as well as a short interview with Abbie. I highly recommend checking out the videos of each song (links below), as Charles Nelson of On Base Productio...

Robert Rolfe Feddersen has been rocking audiences since the 90s, first with his high school band turned career group (not to mention Metallica endorsed) LOUDMOUTH and with his most recent solo work. Along with his partner, Terri Ann, we hung out at the Red Chuck Studio talk about music, craft beer, and Robert's work with the late, great producer, Steve Albini. included song: I Like That Rock N Rol...

Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 21st, 2025   The playlist (available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube ): Be (Intro)- Common Open Road Song- Even 6 The Swimming Song- Loudon Wainwright III Music Is Worth Living For- Andrew WK Mekong- The Refreshments   My chat with Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions says the rest.

Justin Wells might refer to himself as a bit cantankerous, but his music is all about the feels. Heart music, he calls it. Justin has been a friend of the Red Chuck family since nearly the beginning, so it was awesome to check back in and chat about his new album inspired by his wife and how he has grown and evolved over the course of his career and as a human. We talk about finding and sharing th...

What exactly is a "live visual mix tape"? Local artist Action Adam is in the Red Chuck Studio to lay it all out. We discuss Adam's evolution from physical making mix tapes to these amazing live events featuring live bands, video, projections, light, and more. We hear about the inspiration, both light and dark, for the work and we celebrate the joy of physical media and liner notes. Adam's next eve...

Amber and Nate of Goshen's Shiny Shiny Black return to the Red Chuck Studio to rerecord after 2024's lost episode. We dig into their discovery of art and creativity, Nate's early drum "kit" of books and broken sticks, and learning about music from church and hippies. included song: Stranger In My Own Town official website(s): https://shinyshinyblack.com/ https://linktr.ee/shinyshinyblack Instagram...

We're dropping this one a little late due to the holiday crunch of recent weeks. Russ and Andrew of the post-rock project Jagalchi visit the Red Chuck Studio to chat about their wide and wonderful sounds. We dig into the formation of band, Midwest magic, and share lots of love for Goshen and the local support of art and music. included song: Before The Hunters Became The Hunted official website: h...

In honor of the return of The Crane Wives last week, we decided to dig into the archives for our 2016 sit down with the band, backstage at The Livery in Benton Harbor. included song: The Hand That Feeds, Sleeping Giants (after interview) official websites: thecranewives.com keychain.club/thecranewives patreon.com/thecranewives Instagram: @‌thecranewives TikTok: @‌thecranewives Facebook: @‌thecrane...

Emilee Petersmark and Dan Rickabus of the Crane Wives return to Anywhere The Needle Drops! They bring us news of their upcoming tour, celebrating the recent release of their latest album, Beyond Beyond Beyond . Catch a track from the album and then dive into the discussion about the band's evolution and the exploration of new sounds and risk-taking, thanks to their loyal fanbase. Also discussed: E...

Join us as Reminisce. X returns to give us an AtND Live! performance and to chat about working as a producer, scoring film, and local music. 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

After making a random musical discovery during his journey to Ireland, Justin has been digging into the works of actor, director, writer, and singer/songwriter, Anna Louise Bramlett, particularly her 2023 album, I Promise I'm Happy . Anna Louise joins Justin to discuss her 2024 singles, the themes and experiences behind the 2023 album, and the balance between storytelling and autobiography in art....

HeyZeus returns to Anywhere The Needle Drops for a live session at Theory One Studios! official links: https://fanlink.tv/Endzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyzeusxx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cutestrapper Design work: https://www.cutelikezeus.net/ https://www.instagram.com/cutelikezeus/ Homegrown Hype: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhype/ https://www.facebook.com/Homegrown...

Patrick, Brett, Nathaniel, AKA Lune the Band (or ltb, as the kids say) visit the Red Chuck Studio to chat about their upcoming new album (their 4th studio album and the 3rd in the Ship Series.) They dive into the evolution of Lune and the healing & connecting power of music, AKA the gospel in 4/4 time. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse,...

We're back! Justin returns from his Ireland adventures just in time to welcome On The Lash, a traditional Irish band based in Kalamazoo. John and Joel virtually join him in the Red Chuck Studio to discuss the resurgence and ongoing growth of traditional Irish culture, as well as the transition to working as a full time musician. included song: Dog In The Distance official website(s): onthelashband...

Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps are bringing the rock to the Red Chuck Studio. Patty, Lucas Powell, and Dave Hempstead join Justin to discuss their current tour and what's in store for the future of the band. They attempt to identify next big music city, talk about what they're playing in the tour car, and honor the magic of Bop It!. Catch their current tour, including plenty of Michigan shows: http...

The Erly are back with us to do an AtND Live! The band performs in-studio, giving us a sneak peak at two new songs, and hangs out to discuss their upcoming "accidental" new album, Salem Nights . Pre-order Salem Lights now and get ready for the album release show coming up on Friday, September 6th in downtown Niles ! included songs: 55 On The Other Side, Reading The Call  official website: https://...

Isaac Fisher and the two Evans (Judson & Krabill) of BEE! The Band, along with Spike the Cat, hang out in the Red Chuck Studio. We dig into who gets each letter in the band name, BEE! themed merchandise, as well as how their varied skills and backgrounds combine to create the fun and joy of their music. We also get a late visit by drummer Birch Baer by phone. included song: Dandelion Man official...

It's the debut of AtND Live! Multi-instrumentalist musician Eli Kahn and I hole up with Paul Klimson in Theory One Studios, just a short walk down the hill from the Red Chuck Studio, where Eli delivered an amazing musical performance, followed by a chat on the couch about his current Michigan tour and life as a full-time independent musician. included song: PIXY STIX official website(s): elikahnmu...

Bri, Tony, Bryan, and Cody bring tales of their pop punk adventures in Michiana to the Red Chuck Studio. They discuss how their varied experience levels and influences (pop, folk, death metal!) mix and harmonize to create musical magic, including how the elder members of the band work to guide and bring success to the younger members. Vote for Stay Nameless for America's Next Top Hitmaker: https:/...

Corey Ronell stops by the Red Chuck Studio to hang out with Justin and tell the tale of how a surprise experience with a major name in music propelled him to push out his new single, Don't Stay . They talk the music business, the local scene, and go deep on life, love, and finding growth in dark moments. included song: Don't Stay Instagram: @‌coreyronell Facebook: @‌coreyronell YouTube: @‌iamcorey...