Anywhere The Needle Drops

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.