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who around you will cheer you on until the finish line
June 5th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Finish Line - The Erly) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: June 5th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube. Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Spotify, Apple Music, Ti
7 days ago


River Rats - Anywhere The Needle Drops
River Rats, AKA Meg, Travis, and Miguel, join Justin after randomly meeting at this year’s Thundersnow to discuss their Niles connections, their musical journey that started on a river, and Justin’s possible new employment as a rat. Catch River Rats (and more!) live at Rebel Art Fest on Sunday, June 7th and at the Fall Festival of Freaks at Bloomingbus Farms on Saturday, September 26th! included song: Ode 2 Slow official website: riverratsrock.bandcamp.com Instagram: @riverr
Jun 4


Shark Sugar- Anywhere The Needle Drops
Caleb and Brian of Goshen’s Shark Sugar join Justin to chat about music, pizza, hot dogs, and how “having a Dave is pretty cool”, not to mention a slew of local venues, restaurants, bands, and more (see the links below in As Discussed). Catch Shark Sugar playing out live: May 9 @ 4ringefest May 23 @ Elephant Bar June 20 @ Common Spirits August 26 @ Goshen Brewing Company included song: Everybody Needs A Dave Instagram: @sharksugarband Facebook: @OwlbearBand Theme music by
May 7


Anywhere The Needle Drops: 2025 Reflections
PK turns the tables on Justin, interviewing him about the year in Anywhere the Needle Drops and Red Chuck Productions. Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio
Dec 18, 2025


The Erly Returns to South Bend: Live at Stockroom East on March 8
Local band The Erly will be returning to Stockroom East Saturday, March 8 for their first South Bend show of 2025. The band, recognized...
Mar 1, 2025


5 Years of Weekly Virtual Mix Tapes- Guest Curator: The Erly
Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 2nd, 2025 We're celebrating the upcoming 5th anniversary of the Weekly Virtual Mix Tape...
Feb 2, 2025


5 Years of Weekly Virtual Mix Tapes- Guest Curator: Henry Nelson
Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: January 16th 2025 We're celebrating the upcoming 5th anniversary of the Weekly Virtual Mix Tape...
Jan 16, 2025


Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 240020: Lune the Band
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...
Oct 17, 2024


might serve one as a muse, oh but if i could choose, i too would fly
September 27th, 2024 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Markéta Irglová- Mona Lisa ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: September...
Sep 27, 2024


Anywhere The Needle Drops: 240017.5 AtND Live! w/The Erly
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...
Aug 29, 2024


was taught to not throw the first fist, but if you take a hit, finish that son of a bitch
June 14th, 2024 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Purple Gas- Zach Bryan and Noeline Hofmann) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape:...
Jun 14, 2024


i'll write the words if you sing along
October 13th, 2023 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyrics from Andrew McMahon/Smoke & Mirrors (acoustic)) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape:...
Oct 13, 2023


Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 230003: Abbie Thomas
Local singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas joins me at the Red Chuck Studio! Abbie is one of the most active local musicians in the Michiana...
Sep 28, 2023


The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles
NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show for fans in the area. Ron Hamrick, a member of...
Sep 20, 2023


Business owner seeking successor so they can ‘stop and smell the roses’
NILES — East Main Gardens has been providing flower arrangements and the joy that comes along with them to Niles and the surrounding area...
Sep 19, 2023


Anywhere The Needle Drops: Episode 230001: Rebel Noire
Michiana's Rebel Noire is in the house! The frontwoman of rebel noire and the accomplices visits the Red Chuck Studio to talk about the...
Sep 14, 2023


Local volunteer creating community through music and more
NILES — The free Niles Summer Concert Series has been entertaining music fans and contributing to the community since 2018, but the roots...
Aug 9, 2023


Apothica Teas: Niles tea shop provides destination for events, community, and atmosphere
NILES — Since opening just a few years ago, Apothica Teas in downtown Niles has become a destination for more than tea, with unique...
Aug 1, 2023


Hanging with Niles Brewing Company: Local brewing company growing through events, food and brews
NILES — Niles Brewing Company has continued to grow through events, food and, of course, beer, since opening in 2020. Owners Brandon and...
Jul 10, 2023


Underground Laugh Lounge & The Study:Two venues to bring unique event, drinking experiences to Niles
NILES — The calendar pages continue to turn, bringing us closer to the debut of the new Underground Laugh Lounge comedy venue and The...
Jul 1, 2023
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