Anywhere The Needle Drops

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: @‌thecranewives YouTube: @‌thecranewives Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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: Emilee’s art, concept albums, and upcoming Michigan winter activities. included song: Time Will Change You official websites: thecranewives.com keychain.club/thecranewives patreon.com/thecranewives Instagram: @‌thecranewives TikTok: @‌thecranewives Facebook: @‌thecranewives YouTube: @‌thecranewives Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: The Accidentals, Lindsay Lou, Patty Pershayla, The Intersection, Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres- Kelefa Sanneh, Rebecca Green Illustrator & Author

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. included song: If I Weren’t An Ocean official website: annalouisebramlett.com Instagram: @‌annalouisebramlett TikTok: @‌annalouisemusic YouTube: @‌annalouisebramlett Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: sarahkinsleymusic.com TikTok: Reading Old Texts Post Breakup dancesocietysocialclub.com  

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/Homegrownhype South Bend Don’t Break: https://www.instagram.com/southbenddontbreak/ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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, including against children, as well as discussions of suicide. Please take care in listening. You are loved. I love you. Help is always available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or online at https://988lifeline.org. included song: Indiana official website(s): linktr.ee/lunetheband lunetheband.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌lunetheband Facebook: @‌Lunetheband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_fWbQq0lf1Q6VG05rAHmA Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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.com Instagram: @‌onthelashbandofficial Facebook: @‌onthelashbandofficial YouTube: @‌onthelashbandofficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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: https://www.pattypershayla.com/tour included song: I Want It Faster official website(s): https://www.pattypershayla.com/ https://pattypershayla.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌pattypershayla Facebook: @‌PattyPerShayla YouTube: @‌PattyPerShayla Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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://theerlyband.com/ Instagram: @‌theerlyband Facebook: @‌theerlyband YouTube: @TheErly Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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 website(s): https://beetheband.com https://linktr.ee/beetheband https://wearebee.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌bee.the.band Facebook: @‌WeAreBEEtheBand YouTube: @‌beetheband TikTok: @‌bee.the.band Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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): elikahnmusic.com linktr.ee/elikahnmusic afteroursband.bandcamp.com sugarbomb.band soundcloud.com/sugarbombjazz linktr.ee/orangemoonmusic secretmillionaire.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌elikahnmusic @‌afteroursband @‌sugarbombjazz @‌orange.moon.music @‌secret_milli Facebook: @‌elikahnmusic @‌afteroursband @‌orangemoonmusic YouTube: @‌afteroursband @‌sugarbombjazz Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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://tophitmaker.org/2024/stay-nameless included song: TeddyBear Murder official website(s): https://staynameless.bandzoogle.com/home https://linktr.ee/staynameless Instagram: @‌staynameless_band Facebook: @‌stay.nameless TikTok: @‌staynameless_band YouTube: @‌staynameless Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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: @‌iamcoreybishop Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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 metal and honky tonk before finally blending into the cocktail of folk, americana, and rock they are today. included song: Lie To Me Instagram: @‌unionsuitrally Facebook: @‌unionsuitrally Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Slippery Noodle Fountain Square 8 Second Saloon Dukes Indy Melody Inn  

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 Bandcamp or Soundcloud. official website(s): https://mattlenny.com https://linktr.ee/mattlennymusic https://soundcloud.com/mattlennymusic https://mattlenny.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌mattlennymusic Facebook: @‌mattlennymusic YouTube: @‌mattlennymusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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 lifestyle, spun out of being ejected from Nashville. They dive into underappreciated holidays, slowing down to truly appreciate music & life, and that time Justin was sobbing to the new Taylor Swift album. Don’t miss it! included song: Ain’t That the Way official website(s): https://www.theroughandtumble.com/ Be sure to check out that wild merch store…tea, spatulas, NOSE FLUTES, and more! https://theroughandtumble.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @‌theroughandtumble Facebook: @‌theroughandtumble YouTube: @‌TheRoughandTumble Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discuss

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 it all! Be sure to see Brian with The Verve Pipe at the The Acorn Music Festival in Three Oaks, Michigan on June 15th and check out the full weekend of music! included song: Dust official website(s): https://www.brianvanderark.com/ https://www.thevervepipe.com/ https://www.patreon.com/brianvanderark Instagram: @‌brianvanderark, @‌thevervepipe Facebook: @‌bvamusic, @‌thevervepipe YouTube: @‌thebrianvanderarkchannel2408, @‌thevervepipe Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: The Leftovers- Book by Tom Perrotta The Leftovers- TV Show on HBO Anima

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 All Stars. Upcoming Concerts can be viewed here. official website(s): stockroomeast.com Instagram: @‌stockroom.east Facebook: @‌stockroomeast Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

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: @‌KellyHoppenjans Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Joe Humphrey Art

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 music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: The Living Bubba- Drive-By Truckers