#147 - Heidi Newfield and the Barfly Sessions

On this episode of The Business Side of Music, we talk with singer/songwriter Heidi Newfield, who was one of the founding members of the award-winning and chart-topping group Trick Pony. We discuss her career, along with her exciting new solo project “The Barfly Sessions”. On the album, she includes such collaborators as Randy Houser, Jim Lauderdale, Delbert McClinton, Kenny Vaughan, Mickey Raphael, and Waylon Payne. After recording three albums while fronting Trick Pony, charting eight singles, and branching out for her first solo project with the platinum-certified smash “Johnny & June,” Newfield knows her way around a studio ... and a stage. A bold stylish and true entertainer, she greets peers and fans alike with her small frame, big voice, friendly smile, and hug. Sharp and well-read, she knows herself and her audience. She would probably be voted most likely to not give a damn about anything but the music by a stunning collection of collaborators and co-writers which shows on The Barfly Sessions.   Newfield co-produced The Barfly Sessions with Jim “Moose” Brown who, in addition to being a hit-making songwriter and producer, is known for playing Hammond B3, guitar, and as the bandleader of Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2021 Beyond the Music Co-Produced and Hosted (by the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender  Co-Producer, Creator and Technical Advisor (the man behind the curtain): Tom Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Editor (the “ums’ and “aahs’ removal guy who makes us sound good): Mark Sabella Marketing and Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts Executive Assistant to Bob and Tom, and editor for the Blog: Meagan Droke All Around Problem Solver: Connie Ribas Recorded at: The Bunker in Franklin, TN (except during the Covid 19 pandemic, then it's pretty much done VIA Skype or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender’s living room… and there are a few). Mixed and Mastered at: Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Website: businesssideofmusic.com  Stream or Download (free) businesssideofmusic.com  To submit to be interviewed: [email protected] Sponsorship information businesssideofmusic.com/sponsor-affiliate/ Join our mailing list for show announcements, career advice, industry discounts, free gifts, and more.  Like Free Special Thanks to Tom Sabella and Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original “Business Side of Music” podcast, and trusting us to carry on their legacy. For our disclaimer and all its details, please click on the applicable link on our website. The music provided for this episode is from: Artist: Sonny Boy Williamson II Single: Bye Bye Bird Album: Sonny Boy Williamson and the Yardbirds Composer: Willie Dixon, Sonny Boy Williamson II Website: N/A   Artist: Heidi Newfield & Delbert McClinton Single: The Blues Is My Business Album: The Barfly Sessions Composer: Todd Cerney, Kevin Bowe Website: www.heidinewfield.com   Artist: Heidi Newfield Single: When Heaven Falls Album: The Barfly Sessions Composer: Heidi Newfield, Chris Stapleton, and Trent Willmon Website: www.heidinewfield.com   Artist: Heidi Newfield Single: Whiskeytown Album: The Barfly Sessions Composer: Heidi Newfield, Leslie Satcher, Al Anderson Website: www.heidinewfield.com