Episode 139: Jared Michael of GrayWeather

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with guitarist Jared Michael of GrayWeather! Comprised of Michael, Brandon Steputat, Mike Sahm and Rick Orozco, GrayWeather is a band with roots to the Pacific Northwest that combines elements of metal, active rock, progressive metal, and more to create their own blend of emotionally charged, heavy music. On April 12th, GrayWeather dropped their debut record entitled The Soma Collective. Featuring the band's 2023 debut single "White Rabbit," their latest single "Parasite" featuring Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox), as well as a heartfelt tribute to their friend and former bandmate Molly with the song "Pirouette," The Soma Collective is a fantastic, atmospheric debut that's been years in the making for GrayWeather. On this episode, Jared talks with Mike about how he got into music, eventually picking up the guitar, paying tribute to Molly with the band's name and "Pirouette," working with LaPlante on "Parasite," what it's like being the guitar tech for Periphery, the hard work and perseverance it took to put together The Soma Collective, and more. This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Pirouette" from GrayWeather's debut record The Soma Collective, available where you get your music! Follow Jared on Instagram @_jared_michael_. Follow GrayWeather on Instagram @grywthr. To stay up-to-date with GrayWeather, visit https://linktr.ee/grywthr. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, 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.