FROM THE ARCHIVES: Justin Wells 2016 Remaster
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We’re diving into the time machine! Longtime friend of Red Chuck Productions, , 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, and wherever...
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Justin Wells 2014 Remaster
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, , 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...
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Andy Sydow
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Andy Sydow was the 2024 runner up in the Singer-Songwriter competition at The Acorn in Three Oaks. 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, , and living the life of a...
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Bobcat Opossum
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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: Instagram: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed: /
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Kian Byrne AtND Live!
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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: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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May Erlewine
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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: ...
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Abbie Thomas Returns For AtND Live!
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is back on AtND, this time with her band The Crazy Hearts and special guest, ! 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 (not to mention Paul Klimson of ) did an amazing job of capturing the magic in the room: official website: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @abbiethomasmusic Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson...
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Robert Rolfe Feddersen & Terri Ann
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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): Instagram: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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5 Years of Mix Tapes
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Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 21st, 2025 The playlist (available on , , , & ): 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.
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Justin Wells
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 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: ...
info_outlineWe’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