Episodes

  • Paul Holdman
    Aug 24 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. Host: Ben Williams talks to Paul Holdman about his integrated style of blues, soul, and surf rock, touring with John Mellencamp's former guitarist Larry Crane, and playing alongside artists such as Rick Derringer and Santana.

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    54 mins
  • Preston Nash
    Aug 17 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. Host: Ben Williams talks to Preston Nash about earning his Master's Degree in Music Theory, writing jingles for radio stations, and being a drum instructor at the Sam Ash Music Learning Center in Indianapolis.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Tad Robinson
    Aug 10 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. Host: Ben Williams talks to Tad Robinson about how growing up in New York influenced his blues style, being the vocalist for Dave Specter & the Bluebirds, and performing at numerous music festivals throughout America and Europe.

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    49 mins
  • Matt Socey
    Aug 3 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. Host: Ben Williams talks to Matt Socey about his experience with WFYI, how he transitioned from traditional journalism to radio, and how he became interested in reviewing films and documentaries.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Gordon Bonham
    Jul 20 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. Host: Ben Williams talks to Gordon Bonham about intricating styles of blues together from across America, gigs like performing at the grand opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and being on tour in Europe.

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    38 mins
  • Allen Burke
    Jul 13 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. Host: Ben Williams talks to Allen Burke about his experiences of playing alongside artists such as The Spinners, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye, and now being the music director for Speedway United Methodist Church.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Greg & Rhonda Baker
    Jul 6 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene. 

    Host: Ben Williams talks to Rhonda & Greg Baker about performing at local Indiana venues. reincorporating 70's funk into their style of raw soul, and creating acoustic yet emotional music.

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    40 mins
  • Troye Kinnett
    Jun 14 2022

    Drop the Needle Podcast talks with the influential people in the Indianapolis Music Scene.
    Host: Ben Williams talks to Troye Kinnett about his career as a keyboardist, having worked with
    artists like John Mellencamp and Sandi Patty, and his individualized approaches to musical
    projects.

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    36 mins