Dead Birds
Anywhere The Needle Drops
Chicago musician Erica Johnson discusses her connections to the South Bend music scene and how she found her identity through expression and art. included song: Spitfire official websites: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Mentioned:
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10,000 Maniac's Dennis Drew
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Dennis Drew of 10,000 Maniac joins Justin to discuss approaching 45 years together as a band, through changes in line-up, shifts in the music industry, what’s new and what’s old in culture & politics, and finding new fans in the age of streaming and social media. Catch them at included song: Don’t Talk (Live at the Belly Up) official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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Lune the Band AtND Live!
Anywhere The Needle Drops
Patrick, Brett, and Nathaniel, AKA Lune the Band is back for a special live session at Theory One Studios! Join Justin and the band for three special studio performances and an interview on all the Lune latest! Session songs: It’s But It Is, At It Again, Indiana official website(s): Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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Kylee Phillips
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Michigan musician Kylee Phillips joins Justin after her recent win at to discuss the ups and downs of such contests, vulnerability, saying yes to the scary stuff, and tackling her musical pursuits solo and in collaboration. included song: The Good Parts official websites: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts AtND Live!
Anywhere The Needle Drops
Miles Nielsen returns to the show, this time bringing along the Rusted Hearts for a live session at Theory One Studios! Join us for a studio performance, along with a couch chat with Miles and his bandmate and wife, Kelly Steward. official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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gxldsoulrebel
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Gxldsoulrebel drops into Theory One Studio to drop some wisdom about creativity, identity, and appreciating the good in life. He and Justin chat about his recent releases and collaborations, as well as his creative process. included song: Hidden Fees (produced by , added vocals by ) official websites: Instagram: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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$in
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Rapper and producer $in joins Justin for a conversation at Theory One Studios regarding his career in music, balancing creativity with parenting and work, and landing a song in the film, Dear White People. Catch $in at in South Bend on October 25th! included song: Build by Antoniio (from The Misfortunes of Bawlhead Tonii and $in From $haolin) official website: Instagram: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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Dena Woods 2015 Remaster
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After the recent return of Dena Woods to Anywhere the Needle Drops, we decided it was time to dig into the archives and remaster our original AtND conversation with Dena, going all the way back to 2015 at a very different time in the local music culture. Hop into the time machine and join Justin, Dena, and Abby Joiner for their conversation at South Bend’s . Dena’s most recent release is . included song: official website: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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Abbie Thomas Returns!
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Abbie Thomas is back for a regular sit down on Anywhere The Needle Drops. She and Justin chat about the success of the past year, including a stunning number of award nominations, and the struggles of balancing a career as a working musician with personal life obstacles of divorce and aging parents. included song: Together (REDUX) official website: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Facebook: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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Pete Droge
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Musician Pete Droge joins Justin on Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss his newly released album, Fade Away Blue, and to trace his musical journey from its early start in the 90s to today. included song: You Called Me Kid official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
info_outlineAndy 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.
included song: Every Little Thing About Love
official website(s):
Instagram: @andysydowband
Facebook: @andysydowmusic
YouTube: @AndySydow
Theme music by Hero Jr.
Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions
Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio
The Acorn and Red Chuck Productions are teaming up to give YOU a chance to win tickets to see the talented Andy Sydow on April 26th!
Want to be there? It's super easy to enter! Just comment on the show posts on either the RCP Facebook or IG or The Acorn’s Facebook or IG with the hashtag #RedChuckAcornGiveaway before the end of the weekend. We'll be drawing TWO lucky winners from each of our pages and announcing them on Tuesday, April 15th! Don't miss out!