March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 63: Throwback show with Mike D'Antonio

In this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman digs out a fun show from the archives: Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage! In this podcast, D'Antonio talks to Mike about Jesse Leach's return to the band, the 10-year anniversary of "Alive or Just Breathing" and its 2002 release, new record "Disarm The Descent" and more. Original air date: 12/21/12. Photo credit: Killswitch Engage Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/killswitchengagehttps://twitter.com/kseofficialhttp://darkicondesign.com/Dd/NEWS.htmlKillswitch Engage story in Toledo Free Press

Episode 62: Light Horizon

In this week's episode, Mike Bauman speaks with the guys in Light Horizon. Light Horizon and Mike talk about the spacey origin of the band's name and debut album "The Great Big Empty," writing songs, bears, gorillas, a "potential" music video for the song "This Isn't the F***ing '80s," the Toledo music scene and more. This episode also features the song "Some Were Meant to Struggle" off Light Horizon's debut LP. To learn more about the band and pick up a copy of "The Great Big Empty," visit the links below!https://www.facebook.com/LightHorizonBandhttps://twitter.com/LightHorizonOHhttps://soundcloud.com/light-horizonhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-great-big-empty/id1031682786

Episode 61: Steve Taylor & Rick White

On this week's show, Mike sits down for a conversation with Steve Taylor and Rick White of Far Eye. The three discuss the formation of the band, musical influences, their friendship, Far Eye's future plans and more. This episode also features the song "Be Strong." Band photo courtesy of fareyereggae.com.https://www.facebook.com/FarEyeReggaehttp://www.fareyereggae.com/

Episode 60: Dillon Koprowski

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with musician Dillon Koprowski. In support of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this show features a candid conversation between Dillon and Mike about suicide, depression, anxiety, awareness and community. The two discuss Project punk monk - a group Dillon started that's dedicated to spreading suicide awareness and support - dealing with bullying, anxiety and getting to a better place. This episode also features the song "Light the Way" from Tropic Bombs. If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255.https://www.facebook.com/projectpunkmonks

Episode 59: Pat O'Connor

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Pat O'Connor of Culture Clash Records. The two discuss Pat's 40-plus years in the music business as a record store owner, including the tough times during the onset of the digital age, opening Culture Clash, some of his favorite artists, album art, being part of I Need That Record! & more.http://www.thecultureclash.com/https://www.facebook.com/CultureClashRecordshttps://twitter.com/thecultureclashhttps://instagram.com/cultureclash

Episode 58: Chris "Peapod" Daher

In this week's episode, Mike chats with radio DJ Chris "Peapod" Daher of 100.7 The Zone in Toledo. The two discuss Peapod's path into radio, overcoming bullying, shining a light on the Northwest Ohio music scene, Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & more. The episode also features the song "Chrysanthemums" off Tropic Bombs' debut album "Nuclear Honeymoon."https://twitter.com/teampeapodhttps://twitter.com/1007thezonehttps://www.facebook.com/ToledosZonehttp://www.toledoszone.com/https://www.facebook.com/TropicBombs

Episode 57: Coven 13

In this week's show, Mike chats with Detroit's Coven 13. Following a hiatus of more than two decades, Coven 13 reemerged in the mid-2000s after lots of overseas fanfare for their music. Known for their 1987 album "Worship New Gods," Coven 13 talks to Mike about their days starting out back in the 80s, having a sound that couldn't be pigeonholed, their medieval and goth themes, latest album "Destiny Of The Gods" and more. This show also features the song "Elfstone" from Coven 13's latest album, available via Shadow Kingdom Records! Photo courtesy of Coven 13's website.https://www.facebook.com/coventhirteenhttp://www.coventhirteen.com/https://shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/album/destiny-of-the-gods

Episode 56: Chris Joseph

On this week's show, Mike Bauman speaks with Chris Joseph of The New Love Express. Chris and Mike talk about Chris' musical upbringing, developing his voice, what it was like opening for The Temptations & the Four Tops, his solo album "My Love Is Real" and recording with Mark Mikel and The New Love Express. The song "Let Freedom Ring" from The New Love Express' debut album is featured on this episode. Photo courtesy of The New Love Express Facebook Page.https://www.facebook.com/TheNewLoveExpresshttps://myspace.com/chrisjosephmusiqhttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/christophermjoseph

Episode 55: The Fossil Creek Band

In this week's show, Mike Bauman sits down with Tom Galbraith, Dave Borkowski, Jan Hudson and Jerry Spitler of The Fossil Creek Band. Together, they discuss the band's sound and formation, traveling to perform at bluegrass festivals, bluegrass music fans & more. This episode also features the title track off The Fossil Creek Band's latest album, "Waitin' On The Daylight." For music, upcoming shows & more about the band, visit the links below! Photo courtesy of The Fossil Creek Band Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/TheFossilCreekBandhttp://www.fossilcreekbluegrass.com/index.htmlhttp://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheFossilCreekBand

Episode 54: Ben Stalets

In this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike speaks with Ben Stalets of the Ben Stalets Band. Ben and Mike talk about Ben's recent gigs, the evolution of the band's sound, their upcoming album, working with Steven Warstler, car accidents, the correct pronunciation of his last name (STAH-LITZ, not STAY-LITZ, so now you know!) & more. The Ben Stalets Band will perform August 8th at Iggy's with The Old Adage for their album fundraiser show. Visit the links below to keep up with the Ben Stalets Band! Photo by Kara Fallonhttps://www.facebook.com/bennystaletshttps://benstalets.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/benstaletshttp://www.toledofreepress.com/tag/ben-stalets/