March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 39: Early Bird

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Early Bird!
Based out of Buffalo, New York, Early Bird is a rapper who's releasing his debut EP entitled I Am on Friday, August 20th. Since 2019, he's released 10 singles on Spotify and multiple music videos, with songs ranging from the more emotional nature of "Wide Eyes," to the locked-in flow of "Pop (Bands)," to the guitar-driven, alternative vibe on his latest single "Lungs."
In this episode, Early Bird talks with Mike about making the transition from metal to rap, writing metal lyrics vs. rap lyrics, his influences, Buffalo's music scene, and more.
This episode of March Forth also features the aforementioned "Lungs" off Early Bird's debut EP I Am, available this Friday, August 20th where you get your music! On Saturday, August 21st, he'll be performing his EP release show for I Am at Gypsy Parlor in Buffalo. For more information, visit https://stepoutbuffalo.com/event/early-bird-i-am-ep-release-show/.
Follow Early Bird on Twitter @EarlyBirdRaps, and on Instagram @earlybirdofficial_. To stay up-to-date on Early Bird's music and shows, visit https://linktr.ee/EarlyBirdOfficial.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 38: The Free Boyz

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Free Boyz!
Based out of Phoenix, Arizona, The Free Boyz is a music group comprised of Kirsin (aka Young Lennon), Brix and Spitcasso (aka MrSuperNin10do). With roots in hip hop, The Free Boyz have a diverse sound which ranges from the indie pop rock nature of "Bother Me," to the dance vibes of "Last Night," to their latest single "MOCEAN," a summer jam with a catchy chorus featuring Devonte Black.
In this episode, The Free Boyz chat with Mike about their genesis as a group, what got them into music, not allowing outside influences to put their sound in a box, persevering through difficult times, and more.
Follow The Free Boyz on Instagram @thefreeboyz, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheFreeBoyz, and on Twitter @thefreeboyz_. To listen to their latest single "MOCEAN" featuring Devonte Black, visit https://fanlink.to/MOCEAN. To listen to Spitcasso's latest single "Really," visit https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mrsupernin10do/really.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 37: Randy Reno

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Randy Reno!
A wrestler based out of Georgia, Randy Reno originally hails from the Reno/Las Vegas, Nevada area. After starting out as a referee in Face 2 Face Wrestling, Randy trained and eventually got the opportunity to wrestle. He went on to become the CWFG Passion of Wrestling Champion and the longest holder of the World Heavyweight Title in Face 2 Face Wrestling history, in addition to other titles across Georgia and the South.
In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Randy talks with Mike about his journey to becoming the wrestler he is today (as Randy puts it: "The Best of Your Generation"), including those early days with Teddy Long and Face 2 Face Wrestling, the lawsuit that transpired, his transition to a wrestler and a champion, embracing the hate from fans, his feature film roles, and more.
Follow Randy Reno on Instagram @therandyreno and on Twitter @therandyreno. To stay up-to-date on all things Randy Reno, visit https://randyreno.com/. 
You can also check out Rand Reno's acting chops in Rex Park: Curse of the Golden Buddha, now available on Amazon Prime!
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 36: Kellen McGregor

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire!
Comprised of McGregor (guitar), Matty Mullins (vocals), Cory Elder (bass) and Jake Garland (drums), Memphis May Fire has been a metalcore mainstay since 2007. Having released six full-length albums since 2009 - the latest being 2018's Broken - the band dropped their first single of 2021 on June 4th. Entitled "Blood & Water," that single has already amassed more than 2.2 million streams on Spotify.
On this episode of the podcast, Kellen talks with Mike about starting out on the drums when he was young, the success of "Blood & Water," persevering as a songwriter and producer, not letting giving up become part of his mindset, new Memphis May Fire music, and more.
Follow Kellen on Instagram @mmfkellen. To stay up-to-date on Memphis May Fire, follow the band on Instagram @memphismayfire and visit https://memphismayfire.com/. The band's latest single "Death Inside" is available now where you get your music!
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 35: Sammy Boller

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Sammy Boller!
Based out of Detroit, Michigan, guitarist Sammy Boller burst onto the national spotlight in 2012 when Joe Satriani picked him as the winner of Guitar Center's "Master Satriani" competition. He went on to play guitar in Citizen Zero, whose single "Go (Let Me Save You)" peaked at #17 on the Billboard "Mainstream Rock" chart in 2016. After his time with Citizen Zero, Boller continued to refine his guitar skills, releasing his debut instrumental album Kingdom Of The Sun in March 2020 on Candyrat Records.
On this episode of the podcast, Sammy talks with Mike about his love for music and guitar, including having musical parents, growing up in Detroit, the rich music history of the Motor City, being inspired by the late great Eddie Van Halen, being part of the Friedman Amplification roster, Kingdom Of The Sun, his new band Pharaohs, and more.
Follow Sammy Boller on Instagram @sammyboller. To check out his new music with Pharaohs, follow the band on Instagram @officialpharaohs. For all things Sammy, visit https://www.sammyboller.com/. Watch Pharaohs' New Years Live Set here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b3WASj4GHY&t=27s.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 34: Austin Gold & Eric Cassidy of Rushing Spring

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Austin Gold and Eric Cassidy of Rushing Spring!
Comprised of Gold (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Cassidy (Drums), Jake Delventhal (Bass) and Rob Ettinger (Lead Guitar), Rushing Spring formed in 2018 in Danbury, Connecticut. Combining elements of 70's power pop, 80's punk, 90's indie, and 00's emo, Rushing Spring has songs which range from the introspective, slower tempo of their single "Somebody," to the more upbeat, rhythmic nature of "Journeys."
The aforementioned "Somebody" premiered on Alternative Press back in February, while the music video for "Journeys" premiered on New Noise Magazine on May 28th, one day before the release of their EP What We Were Is Not Who We Are.
On this episode, Mike talks with Austin and Eric about the origins of Rushing Spring and their sound, including Austin's sobriety, panic attacks, mental health, lyrics drawn from life experiences, punk's connection with youth, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features "Journeys" off Rushing Spring's latest EP What We Were Is Not Who We Are, available where you get your music!
Follow Rushing Spring on Instagram @rushingspring, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rushingspring/. To stay up on the band, visit https://linktr.ee/Rushingspringct.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 33: Karamel Klassik

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Karamel Klassik!
An alternative music artist based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Karamel Klassik has released 14 songs since 2018, including his latest single "Issues," which just dropped on 5/28. He's part of the independent label Nobody Records, which also features fellow March Forth guest Alikirii.
In this conversation, Karamel Klassik talks with Mike about how he got into music, his background as a wrestler and MMA fighter, being vulnerable in his songs by covering topics such as toxic relationships, anxiety, and depression, the Nobody Records family, working with producer Dalton Webb, and more.
This episode of the podcast also features Karamel Klassik's single "Lust," available where you get your music!
Follow Karamel Klassik on Instagram @karamelklassik, and on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/karamelklassik. Follow his MMA handle on Instagram @theinferno_mma.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 32: House//Divided

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with House//Divided!
Formed in Norfolk, Virginia, House//Divided is a progressive metalcore band that just released their debut EP Ash & Echoes in March. Their song "Jaakuna" has racked up over 56,000 streams on Spotify, while the accompanying music video for the track has gotten 27,000 views on YouTube.
In this episode of the pod, Mike chats with Zach (Vocals), Josh (Vocals), Nard (Bass), Jesse (Drums), Thomas (Guitar) and Alex (Guitar) of House//Divided about the band's formation, how they got into music, the subjects and influences of their lyrical content, the making of Ash & Echoes, and more. 
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features House//Divided's latest single "Blackwater," available where you get your music!
To stay up to date on House//Divided, follow them on Instagram @housedividedmusic, and visit https://linktr.ee/HouseDivided.
You can follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 31: Bridget & Zak Kanary of Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Bridget and Zak Kanary of Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition!
Based in Northwest Ohio, Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition is the husband & wife team of Bridget & Zak. Together, they provide both personal training and nutrition plans to their clients to help them create sustainable and healthy lifestyles despite the hustle and bustle that comes with everyday life. As parents of four young children (including a set of twin boys!), Bridge & Zak know all about that hustle and bustle. They use their social media platforms to not only spread the word on Bearded Fitness & Nutrition, but also to help inspire others to know that if they can do it, you can do it, too.
On this episode of the podcast, Mike talks with Bridge & Zak about how they met back in the day, the genesis of Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition, the challenges of raising four children while also running a business, the connection they have with their clients, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Light the Way" from Tropic Bombs. To check out more of their music, visit https://tropicbombs.bandcamp.com/!
To learn more about Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition, follow them on Instagram @beardedbirdfitnessnutrition and @bridgeypat, or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049903496967.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instragam @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 30: Anthony Briscoe & Nick Quiller of Down North

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Anthony Briscoe and Nick Quiller of Down North!
Comprised of Brisoce (Frontman), Quiller (Guitar), Brandon Storms (Bass) and Conrad Real (Drums), Down North has built a following with a sound and live show they describe in part as "the Red Hot Chili Peppers covering Prince with an early James Brown frontman." 
Based out of Seattle, Down North has toured nationally and performed at the likes of Live Nation's Headquarters, Rock Legends Cruise and Seattle's longstanding Bumbershoot Music Festival. So far in 2021, Down North has released covers of "Dance Little Sister" by Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby) and "America" by Prince.
On this episode of the podcast, Mike chats with Anthony and Nick about their earliest musical memories, how Down North came together, Seattle's music scene and history, Black artists' influences and contributions to music, Down North's energetic live performances, and more.
This episode features Down North's aforementioned cover of Prince's "America," available where you get your music!
Stay up to date on Down North by visiting https://www.downnorthband.com/. Follow them on Instagram @downnorthband, Twitter @downnorthband and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/downnorth/. Click the following link to learn more about Tina Bell: https://pleasekillme.com/bam-bam-tina-bell/.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instragam @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.