Episode 109: A Conversation with Mike Hartsfield of Freewill/New Age Records/Outspoken

In our 109th episode, we’re joined by Mike Hartsfield - Founder/Owner of New Age Records, Bassist of Freewill, Guitarist of Outspoken, and many other bands. We dive into Mike’s come up with music in the 80s, the formation of Freewill and the legend surrounding their debut album, how New Age Records gets started, some epic show stories from the 80s and 90s, and the full circle moment of Freewill still putting out music and playing shows in 2022. Come for the music nerdery and Cali scene stories, stick around to hear about the time Mike bought his own band’s test press for $20 at a local record shop in the late 90s.  Opening transition music: Freewill - “The Show” Fade out music - Freewill - “Letting Go”  Both songs can be found on Freewill’s album “All This Time.”  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave.  Check out Mike’s projects at  Freewill: @freewillsocal (Instagram)  Freewill Bandcamp: www.freewillsocal.bandcamp.com  New Age Records: @newagerecords (Instagram and Twitter)  New Age Records Website: www.newagerecords.net  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podioslave-podcast1/support

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3 lifelong friends and self-proclaimed music nerds discuss all things music. Podioslave Podcast is a podcast for music nerds. Episodes range from commentary on the current music climate (touring, music business, etc), deep dives on specifics bands and albums, and interviews with folks from all walks of the music industry. We nerd out on seeing live music, collecting music, and studying the music industry. No genre is off limits; however, you'll likely hear us discussing rock, hip hop, metal, etc. #nerdery Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podioslave-podcast1/support