March Forth with Mike Bauman

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman chats with guitarist Doc Coyle. The two discuss Doc's time living in California, including his musical endeavors with Rebel Noise Group, Vagus Nerve, The Killing Lights, Mass Mental & more. Bauman also talks to Doc about his VH1 blogs, what's going on in metal music, God Forbid and a little NBA. Doc's Website Doc on Twitter Doc on Facebook Doc's V...

In this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman chats with vocalist Alfonso Civile of Heartsick (formerly Know Lyfe). Alfonso talks to Mike about coming up as a band at the beginning of the millenium, relocating to Michigan and meeting his eventual band mates, Heartsick's new material, his memories from playing shows with Toledo's own OnceOver back in the day and more. This episode also...

In this episode, Mike Bauman speaks with Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge, Tremonti). The two discuss the upcoming "Cauterize" and "Dust" records, working with Michael "Elvis" Baskette, Mark's songwriting process & more. Mark Tremonti's Website Mark Tremonti on Twitter Mark Tremonti on Facebook FRET 12 Website

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 abou...

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 Facebook Jeremy and The Harlequ...

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 alw...

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 l...

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://...

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!...

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, Bau...

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/texashippiecoalition https://twitter.com/thcofficial http://thcoffic...

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...

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman talks with Alter Bridge & Slash front man Myles Kennedy. The two discuss the development of Alter Bridge's sound over the years, the band's latest work on "Fortress," and the ride that Kennedy has been on over the course of his career. As always, the show was produced by the one and only Mike Jameson, who also dishes out some good advice to all the you...

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman chats with Fiction 20 Down guitarist Wes Anderson about the band's recent partnerships with manager Jeff Rabhan and Stephen Brush of IAA. The two also discuss Fiction 20 Down's new music and Anderson's return home to Ohio. Additionally, Bauman and producer Mike Jameson engage in their typical verbal tomfoolery, this week about what male and female...

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with guitarist and fellow basketball junkie Doc Coyle about NBA hoops. The two discuss their winners and losers in free agency this summer, new faces in new places, which teams will be better and worse than people think, and some guy named LeBron James, whoever that is. Bauman and producer Mike Jameson also discuss a little Toledo Sports Network...

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with former God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle about his move to Cali and his current musical endeavors, including Vagus Nerve and Rebel Noise Group. Additionally, the two also chat about life changes, music, and how cool it would be to be stranded on an island with Jessica Chastain. Producer Mike Jameson also chats with Joe Pesci (er, Bauman doing h...