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 Chicory Cafe.

Dena’s most recent release is Wrathful Creature, which you can pick up on Bandcamp.

included song: Walk Away

official website: denawoods.bandcamp.com

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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: https://abbiethomasmusic.com

Instagram: @‌abbiethomasmusic

TikTok: @‌abbiethomasmusic

YouTube: @‌abbiethomasmusic

Facebook: @‌officialabbiethomas

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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: petedroge.com

Instagram: @‌petedroge

Facebook: @‌pete.droge

YouTube: @‌officialpetedroge

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• The Acorn in Three Oaks

Dena Woods returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops after a long hiatus and the release of the surprise EP, Wrathful Creature. She and Justin have a beautiful conversation about grief and trauma, healing through art, and the value of joy and play in creativity and life.

included song: Wrathful Creature

official website: denawoods.bandcamp.com

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• Maggie Heeren- Western Sound Studios

  • FB: @‌westernsoundstudios

  • IG: @‌westernsoundstudios

• Internal Family Systems (Parts Work)

• Joshua Wayne Hensley

• Healing Lab Somatic Therapy

• Soul Fire Yoga

• YART

• Fringe Fest

• Dance Society Social Club

The Rocki Button is an essential creative space in the Michiana art and music scene, bringing culture, creativity, live music, and more to the region. Jeff Nawrocki talks to Justin about starting the project as a storage space and evolving it into a venue, art gallery, and a home for local creativity.

official websites:

• therockibutton.com

• Supporter Subscription

Instagram:

• @‌therockibutton

• @‌backstitchvintage

• @‌nawrockicreates

Facebook:

• @‌TheRockiButton

YouTube:

• @‌jeffnawrocki8541

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• The Drop Comedy Club

• Maya Beautherapy

• Backstitch Vintage

• HeyZeus

• Lalo Cura

• Why Not Both

• After Ours

• A Bite With Mee

• Homegrown Hype

It's a special Friday off-week drop of another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session!

Sugar Bomb joins us at Theory One Studios for a live performance and interview!

Tracks:

• Lullaby
• Frenzy

Check out Sugar Bomb's upcoming single “Dance Tune”, coming out August 27th and the new album in late September.

Sugar Bomb will be in the area live on September 24th at Goshen Brewing Company, September 25th at Kalamazoo's Sounds of the Zoo, and September 28th at South Bend's Fusion Fest.

official website: sugarbomb.band

Instagram: @sugarbombjazz

Facebook: @sugarbombjazzband

YouTube: @sugarbombjazz

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Jonelle Carter, a member of River Road Trio, joins Justin to chat about music, mentoring others in recognizing and using their gifts, female artists supporting each other, and stumbling into becoming a hit line dance band in Europe.

included song: Best To You

official website: riverroadtrio.com

Instagram: @‌riverroadtrio

Facebook: @‌riverroadtrio

YouTube: @‌riverroadtrio

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• No Stage Lights

• Abbie Thomas

• Justin Staublin

• Caitlyn Faust

• Novella- Mosno Al-Moseeki

Americana singer-songwriter Lexi Adams joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss her life as an independent performing artist, including moving her music career FROM Nashville back to Michigan and the progress on her new record.

included song: LA Honkeytonk Queen (Demo)

official website: lexiadamsmusic.com

Instagram: @‌_lexiadams

Facebook: @‌lexiadamsmusic

YouTube: @‌lexiadams9185

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• Belmont University School of Music

• Andy Sydow

• Andy Sydow on AtND Ep 250007

• Kait Rose

• Kait Rose & Co Presents: An Intimate Evening Featuring the Music of Joni Mitchell