Anywhere The Needle Drops

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...

Half of "the Voltron of country bands", Union Suit Rally, are here to discuss the "Midwest Sound". Brad Powers, Chris Cunningham, Brandon Lytle, and John Treeter virtually cram into the Red Chuck Studio to chat about friend homework and their latest album, Sin It Up Now, Hash It Out Later. Brad and company discuss the history of the band, forming through multiple outfits and genres including nu me...

Join Justin in conversation with local musician, Matt Lenny, as they plunge immediately into a fascinating discussion about the evolution of a single song. Follow Matt as he wrestles with the electric guitar and, inspired by the classic Smokestack Lightnin', creates his own tune, Blacktop Highway. Matt is making Blacktop Highway available in conjunction with this episode. You can find it on Bandca...

The magic of the Internet first brought together Red Chuck Productions and New Hampshire's The Rough & Tumble, self-described as "dumpster-folk/thriftstore Americana". Now it brings them to Anywhere The Needle Drops! Just ahead of their  July 6th visit to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks , Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler jump into the Red Chuck Studio with Justin to discuss music and their nomadic lif...

The Verve Pipe's Brian Vander Ark joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studio for a conversation about Brian's career and life, from the "rise and fall" of The Verve Pipe after The Freshmen to quitting the band and returning, delivering motivating speeches to businesses and karaokeing his own huge hit song to an unknowing audience. Friend Homework! Fire Hazards! Billy The Kid! The Rapture! They get into...

Stockroom East is a coworking space, event space, and live music venue in South Bend, Indiana. Michael Yoder and Matt Ingle join Justin in the Red Chuck Studio. They hash out their views on the local music scene and discuss the present and the future of SE as a premier concert venue. CORRECTION: Justin refers to the band behind "Shotgun" as Junior & The Igniters but meant to say Jr. Walker & The A...

Singer-songwriter Kelly Hoppenjans joins Justin in conversation to talk about her jump from Nashville to Michigan, songwriting contests, and the tight-knit songwriting community. They gush over local venue, The Acorn, where Kelly returns to play on July 21st. included song: Love of My Life official website: kellyhoppenjans.com Instagram: @‌kellyhoppinjams Facebook: @‌kellyhoppmusic YouTube: @‌Kell...

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.com robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌robertconnelyfarr Facebook: @‌robertconnelyfarr YouTube: Robert Connely Farr Theme m...

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 b...