Anywhere The Needle Drops

Last week, we spoke to David Lowery of Cracker, so it seemed fitting to hop in the time machine and go back to 2014, when I first sat down with a member of the band. Check out my remastered conversation with Cracker's Johnny Hickman! official website: crackersoul.com Instagram: @‌thebandcracker Facebook: @‌CrackerSoul YouTube: @‌crackerrocks Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

David Lowery is the chief singer-songwriter and frontman of the bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, as well as a prolific solo artist. David and Cracker are coming to town on Saturday, June 21st at The Acorn in Three Oaks. David also just released Father, Sons and Brothers, an autobiographical multi-disc music collection. David chats with Justin about the stories behind the new release, reflecting on being a father, a son, and a brother, as well as his time in the music business, as an artist advocate, and an instructor at University of Georgia. Tickets for Cracker at the Acorn on Saturday, June 21st are available now. You can order Father, Sons and Brothers now on vinyl, CD, and digital and read more deeply David’s reflections about the songs on Substack. included song: Mexicans Chickens “'Mexican Chickens' is a raw, confessional ballad tracing the unraveling of a relationship amid regret and self-reckoning. A poignant meditation on accountability, loss, and the hope that those we hurt can find peace wi

Author Stephanie J Salisbury joins Justin to discuss her newest release,Little Star Finds His Shine, and her ongoing Animals With Issues book series. They discuss the importance of lifelong reading from day one and making everything art. Stephanie has a book signing Friday, June 6th 6-8pm at Fables Books in Goshen. official website: authorstephaniejsalisbury.com Instagram: @‌sjsalisbury_ Facebook: @‌AuthorStephanieJSalisbury TikTok: @‌sjsalisbury_ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Fables Books And Then He Was Here: A One-Woman Play Rachel Barton (Animals With Issues Illustrator)

Nat Fitz has his hands and heart in most things in the South Bend music and art scene. He joins Justin to chat about his bands SPACESHIPS and Dad Jokes, hints about a possible Brothers Danger project, and talks all things South Bend arts, music, venues, and culture. Oh, and a little professional wrestling. included song: Chatroom official websites: linktr.ee/wearespaceships wearespaceships.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌wearespaceships Facebook: @‌weareSPACESHIPS TikTok: @‌wearespaceships YouTube: @‌spaceships4728 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Analecta Makesouthbend City Sun The Well Art Beat Lang Lab South Bend Rebel Art Fest CICADA SHAM Gage Goods Photography by Hanah

Rebel Noire & The Accomplices return for a live session from Theory One Studios! Join us for an incredible live performance and interview! You can catch the band live at several local shows, including this Sunday when the band joins the Elkhart County Symphony! official websites: rebelnoirexaccomplices.com rebelnoirexaccomplices.bandcamp.com Instagram: @rebel.noire Facebook: @rebelnoire YouTube: @rebelnoirexaccomplices Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Kelsie, Aaron, John of Why Not Both join Justin in Theory One Studios for a chat about the latest in the musical world of the midwest indie rock band. We shower love on local faves the Rocki Button and Nat & Michelle of Rebel Art Fest and discuss their plans now after the release of the band’s first album earlier this year. You can catch WNB on May 17th at the Rocki Button with Sundyle & City Sun and on June 1st with an absolutely incredibly line-up at Rebel Art Fest. included song: Keep On official websites: https://whynotboth.bandcamp.com https://linktr.ee/whynotboth.music Instagram: @‌whynotboth.music Facebook: @‌whyn0tb0th YouTube: @‌whynotboth Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: City Sun Leather Phase Sundyle

Midwest “folk and roll” musician, Chicago Farmer, joins Justin to preview his upcoming show, along with his band The Fieldnotes, when they return to Acorn next month. They chat about the current tour, the natural wonders of Michigan and the Midwest, and coffee snobbery. Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes return to The Acorn in Three Oaks on Friday, May 9th. Tickets on sale now. included song: Indiana Line official website: chicagofarmer.com Instagram: @‌chicagofarmermusic Facebook: @‌chicagofarmer Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Village Wine & Spirits (Effingham, IL) Moccasin Creek Festival Ten Years After Coffee Hound Journeyman Distillery Anodyne Coffee Colectivo Coffee Infusco Coffee Greenbush Brewing Co. Twice Upon A String The Rose Bowl Tavern

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 of his past appearances: First up, we go all the way back to 2014, when Justin was still rocking out with Fifth on the Floor. He and I lost our interview location in his green room before the show and ended up chatting in his tour van. Then we fast forward to 2016 to discuss crowdfunding and more as Justin released his first solo album. Justin is currently touring with his newest album, Cynthiana, available directly on his website and wherever you stream your music. included song: Going Down Grinnin' official website: justinwellsmusic.com Instagram: @‌justinwellsmusic Facebook: @‌justinwellsmusic YouTube: @‌justin

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 of his past appearances: First up, we go all the way back to 2014, when Justin was still rocking out with Fifth on the Floor. He and I lost our interview location in his green room before the show and ended up chatting in his tour van. Then we fast forward to 2016 to discuss crowdfunding and more as Justin released his first solo album. Justin is currently touring with his newest album, Cynthiana, available directly on his website and wherever you stream your music. included song: Going Down Grinnin' official website: justinwellsmusic.com Instagram: @‌justinwellsmusic Facebook: @‌justinwellsmusic YouTube: @‌justinwellsmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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 (2024), LEAF Songwriter Contest (2024), Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition (2023 & 2021), Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Songwriter Competition (2023), and International Songwriting Competition (2021). Andy joins Justin discuss those opportunities, his latest album release, Night Skin, his podcast, Middle Class Rock Star, and living the life of a full-time professional musician. Andy Sydow returns to The Acorn on Saturday, April 26th, with openers Doug Harsch and Molly Cooper. Tickets available now. included song: Every Little Thing About Love official website(s): https://andysydow.com https://andysydow.bandca

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 Nimble Wit Productions. official websites: bobcatopossum.com bobcatopossum.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌fistfuloffiddle Facebook: @‌bobcatopossum Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Debutants / Debutants on Bandcamp Soltre Folky Fish Fest Hoot Camp Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) Nate Butler/Nimble Wit Productions

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 kianbyrnemusic.bandcamp.com linktr.ee/KianByrne Instagram: @kianqbyrne Facebook: @KianByrneMusicPage YouTube: @kianbyrne7524 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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 interview. Special thanks to The Acorn Theater for allowing us to record at the theater, as well as all of their support for Red Chuck Productions. included song: Creature official websites: mayerlewine.com patreon.com/mayerlewine mayerlewine.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌may_erlewine Facebook: @‌mayerlewinemusic YouTube: @‌MayErlewineMusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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 Productions (not to mention Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions) did an amazing job of capturing the magic in the room: Not Gonna Lie- Abbie Thomas & The Crazy Hearts (featuring Corey Ronell) Till My Last Breath- Abbie Thomas & The Crazy Hearts   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   Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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 Roll official website(s): robertrolfefeddersen.com Instagram: @‌robert_rolfe_feddersen Facebook: @‌RRFeddersen Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Burn ‘Em Brewing Drive-By Truckers Jason Isbell Chicago English Bulldog Rescue Bare Hands Brewery Electrical Audio

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 the truth in creativity and the healing and fellowship of art and music. Cynthiana comes out February 20th, on his wife’s birthday. included song: Up There with the Angels official website: justinwellsmusic.com Instagram: @‌justinwellsmusic Facebook: @‌justinwellsmusic YouTube: @‌justinwellsmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers The OA Bee Taylor Crazy Heart Moonlight Mile Dr. John Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Casey Campbell Our Lady Peace Dance S

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 event takes place on April 19th at 5pm at LangLab in South Bend. And mark your calendars for the extra special show on July 26th at Stockroom East. Check out a preview of the April show below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5FdcYkErN0 Instagram: @‌actionaddam YouTube: @‌remixtheweb Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Alice Phoebe Lou Dance Society Rebel Noire Stockroom East Lens Lounge Lune Jagalchi Joe Baughman Ecso

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: https://www.instagram.com/shiny_shiny_black Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShinyShinyBlack/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShinyShinyBlack Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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: https://jagalchi.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌jagalchimusic Facebook: @‌jagalchimusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFY8G6b8vesa6FB3GDAkOfQ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: David Wirsig Music Goshen Brewing Elephant Bar Goshen River Bend Film Festival Float Fest Common Spirits Venturi Pizza Goshen Guitar Works