Corey Ronell stops by the Red Chuck Studio to hang out with Justin and tell the tale of how a surprise experience with a major name in music propelled him to push out his new single, Don’t Stay. They talk the music business, the local scene, and go deep on life, love, and finding growth in dark moments.

included song: Don’t Stay

Instagram: @‌coreyronell

Facebook: @‌coreyronell

YouTube: @‌iamcoreybishop

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Half of “the Voltron of country bands”, Union Suit Rally, are here to discuss the “Midwest Sound”. Brad Powers, Chris Cunningham, Brandon Lytle, and John Treeter virtually cram into the Red Chuck Studio to chat about friend homework and their latest album, Sin It Up Now, Hash It Out Later. Brad and company discuss the history of the band, forming through multiple outfits and genres including nu metal and honky tonk before finally blending into the cocktail of folk, americana, and rock they are today.

included song: Lie To Me

Instagram: @‌unionsuitrally

Facebook: @‌unionsuitrally

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

As Discussed:

• Slippery Noodle

• Fountain Square

• 8 Second Saloon

• Dukes Indy

• Melody Inn

Join Justin in conversation with local musician, Matt Lenny, as they plunge immediately into a fascinating discussion about the evolution of a single song. Follow Matt as he wrestles with the electric guitar and, inspired by the classic Smokestack Lightnin', creates his own tune, Blacktop Highway.

Matt is making Blacktop Highway available in conjunction with this episode. You can find it on Bandcamp or Soundcloud.

official website(s):

• https://mattlenny.com

• https://linktr.ee/mattlennymusic

• https://soundcloud.com/mattlennymusic

• https://mattlenny.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @‌mattlennymusic

Facebook: @‌mattlennymusic

YouTube: @‌mattlennymusic

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

The magic of the Internet first brought together Red Chuck Productions and New Hampshire’s The Rough & Tumble, self-described as “dumpster-folk/thriftstore Americana”. Now it brings them to Anywhere The Needle Drops!

Just ahead of their July 6th visit to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks, Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler jump into the Red Chuck Studio with Justin to discuss music and their nomadic lifestyle, spun out of being ejected from Nashville. They dive into underappreciated holidays, slowing down to truly appreciate music & life, and that time Justin was sobbing to the new Taylor Swift album. Don’t miss it!

included song: Ain’t That the Way

official website(s):

• https://www.theroughandtumble.com/
• Be sure to check out that wild merch store…tea, spatulas, NOSE FLUTES, and more!
• https://theroughandtumble.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @‌theroughandtumble

Facebook: @‌theroughandtumble

YouTube: @‌TheRoughandTumble

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

As Discussed:

• What Bird Am I Game
• The T-Rex Song
• Mama’s Broke
• Aoife O'Donovan
• Chris Smither
• Hurray For The Riff Raff
• Ryan Beatty
• Bradford Bringalong Singalong
• Matt Watroba

The Verve Pipe’s Brian Vander Ark joins Justin in the Red Chuck Studio for a conversation about Brian’s career and life, from the “rise and fall” of The Verve Pipe after The Freshmen to quitting the band and returning, delivering motivating speeches to businesses and karaokeing his own huge hit song to an unknowing audience. Friend Homework! Fire Hazards! Billy The Kid! The Rapture! They get into it all!

Be sure to see Brian with The Verve Pipe at the The Acorn Music Festival in Three Oaks, Michigan on June 15th and check out the full weekend of music!

included song: Dust

official website(s):

• https://www.brianvanderark.com/

• https://www.thevervepipe.com/

• https://www.patreon.com/brianvanderark

Instagram: @‌brianvanderark, @‌thevervepipe

Facebook: @‌bvamusic, @‌thevervepipe

YouTube: @‌thebrianvanderarkchannel2408, @‌thevervepipe

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

As Discussed:

• The Leftovers- Book by Tom Perrotta

• The Leftovers- TV Show on HBO

• Animal Kingdom- TV Show

• The Acorn- Three Oaks, Michigan

Stockroom East is a coworking space, event space, and live music venue in South Bend, Indiana. Michael Yoder and Matt Ingle join Justin in the Red Chuck Studio. They hash out their views on the local music scene and discuss the present and the future of SE as a premier concert venue.

CORRECTION: Justin refers to the band behind “Shotgun” as Junior & The Igniters but meant to say Jr. Walker & The All Stars.

Upcoming Concerts can be viewed here.

official website(s): stockroomeast.com

Instagram: @‌stockroom.east

Facebook: @‌stockroomeast

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Singer-songwriter Kelly Hoppenjans joins Justin in conversation to talk about her jump from Nashville to Michigan, songwriting contests, and the tight-knit songwriting community. They gush over local venue, The Acorn, where Kelly returns to play on July 21st.

included song: Love of My Life

official website: kellyhoppenjans.com

Instagram: @‌kellyhoppinjams

Facebook: @‌kellyhoppmusic

YouTube: @‌KellyHoppenjans

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

As Discussed:

• Joe Humphrey Art

Bentonia Blues musician Robert Connely Farr chats with Justin about Mississippi and Bentonia Blues, the Drive By Truckers and life lessons through music.

included song: Gettin Tired of Gettin Old from the album, Pandora Sessions

official website(s):
robertconnelyfarr.com

robertconnelyfarr.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @‌robertconnelyfarr

Facebook: @‌robertconnelyfarr

YouTube: Robert Connely Farr

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

As Discussed:

• The Living Bubba- Drive-By Truckers