March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 43: Michael "Fish" Fisher

In this week's show, Mike Bauman chats with Black Swamp rocker Michael "Fish" Fisher of Societys Ugly Son. The pair talk about Fisher's career path over the years, including what it was like to get some record deals at a young age, battle his way back to walking again after a bad accident, and working on SUS's newest material for "Gentlemen Creatures & Robots." Bauman also shares some stories about his best buddy Nate. The song "Trench" from Societys Ugly Son is featured in the episode, as well. Enjoy!SUS on FacebookFish's WebsiteSUS story in Toledo Free Press

Episode 42: Jeremy Fury of Jeremy and The Harlequins

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman talks with Jeremy and The Harlequins vocalist Jeremy Fury. A fellow Toledo native, Fury speaks with Bauman about how the band came together, his affinity for old school rock and nostalgia, his evolution as a musician and more. Click the Soundcloud link to listen to "Trip Into The Light!"Jeremy and The Harlequins on FacebookJeremy and The Harlequins websiteListen to "Trip Into The Light" Here

Episode 41: Mikey Carvajal of Islander

In this week's show, Mike Bauman speaks with Islander vocalist Mikey Carvajal. The two discuss Islander's time as a band and current touring, Mikey's path, his faith and his musical influences. The pair also talks a little wrastlin', what it was like to meet Sting and Islander's relationship with Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.). Bauman also opens up a little bit about his grandpa and his own faith. As always, bumper music provided by Bauman's good buddies in Tropic Bombs!Islander FacebookIslander TwitterMikey TwitterIslander story in Toledo Free Press

Episode 40: Chris Marshall of Goodbye Blue Skies

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman speaks with Goodbye Blue Skies guitarist & vocalist Chris Marshall. The two discuss what Goodbye Blue Skies has been up to, including the years in between the band's "Visions" EP and the work Marshall & Co. have been putting in on debut LP "Motives." Marshall and Bauman also talk about their musical influences, as well as what intriguing 5-piece lineup they would put together in a dream scenario. Who would your 5 be? Enjoy!GBS FacebookGBS TwitterChris Marshall TwitterGBS YouTube

Episode 39: Donovan Black of Illumira

On this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman talks with Illumira vocalist Donovan Black. The two discuss Illumira's history and forthcoming debut album "A New World in Order," as well as Black's personal history, stage presence and influences. Bauman also talks about the first CD he ever bought when he was 9 years old and the upcoming March Madness concert on Friday the 13th!https://www.facebook.com/illumirahttp://www.reverbnation.com/illumiraIllumira feature in Toledo Free PressFriday the 13th March Madness Show Infohttps://twitter.com/MikeVBauman

Episode 38: Daniel Oliver of Nothing More

On this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman speaks with bassist Daniel Oliver of Nothing More. The two talk about Nothing More's path and recent rise, Oliver's road to this point and the band's latest, self-titled record. Bauman also talks about his experiences seeing opening bands, among them being Five Finger Death Punch back in 2008 with two of his best buddies Chad & Dave. Enjoy!
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Episode 37: Kyal Randolph & Dillon Koprowski of Stretch

On this week's show, Mike Bauman returns to Bauman's Breakdown with not only his very own production studio (We still love you Mike Jameson! And really, "studio" is a bit of a stretch, pun intended; it's pretty much a nice little soundboard, a good mic and sweet headphones), but also a fun conversation with Kyal Randolph & Dillon Koprowski of Stretch! Hailing from his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Bauman chats with Stretch about its debut album "Awkward at its Finest," the duo's live show and recording its first song ever with Jahred of (Hed)p.e. The show also features the latest single "Sky is Falling" off Stretch's debut album!https://www.facebook.com/helloimstretchhttps://www.youtube.com/user/helloimstretchStretch story in Toledo Free Presshttps://twitter.com/MikeVBauman

Episode 36: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition

In this week's episode, Mike Bauman chats with Texas Hippie Coalition vocalist Big Dad Ritch. The two discuss Big Dad Ritch's earliest musical memories, Pantera, THC's red dirt metal sound and new album "Ride On." Bauman and producer Mike Jameson also reflect on the year that was and look forward to 2015.https://www.facebook.com/texashippiecoalitionhttps://twitter.com/thcofficialhttp://thcofficial.com/https://twitter.com/mbauman5

Episode 35: October Rage vocalist & guitarist Nick Roberts

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with October Rage vocalist & guitarist Nick Roberts. The two discuss October Rage's journey from Australia and its time in the states, as well as opening for Bon Jovi. Roberts also talks about the inspiration behind the band's latest EP "Fallout, Dust and Guns," including his role in Mad Max: Fury Road, the upcoming 2015 reboot of Mad Max.As always, producer Mike Jameson mans the production ship of Bauman's Breakdown, never without an interesting story of his own...https://twitter.com/octoberragehttps://www.facebook.com/octoberragehttp://www.octoberrage.com/https://twitter.com/mbauman5 

Episode 34: Interview with Bobaflex guitarist & vocalist Marty McCoy

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with Bobaflex guitarist & vocalist Marty McCoy.The two discuss the band's latest album "Charlatan's Web," touring, being on the road with close friends Royal Bliss, and finding success as a band despite a lack of overall support from the music industry.Also, Matthew McConaughey makes a comeback on the show (Er, Bauman doing McConaughey), while producer Mike Jameson gets nostalgic on his Pandora playlist and wanders off into a myriad of jams from his mullet rocking, acid wash wearing, DJ spinning  glory days of the early 1980s. Enjoy!https://www.facebook.com/Bobaflexhttps://twitter.com/bobaflexhttps://twitter.com/royalbliss