Mike Bauer is a singer-songwriter and independent recording artist, as well as a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, trumpet, piano), and has been noted for his distinctive voice. He comes from a musically-influenced household, where he began singing at an early age while growing up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His grandfather was a singer and tap-dancer on "The Lawrence Welk Show" in the 1950s, his father was a big band singer, and his sister is a professional cellist. He credits the strong foundation and support of his family, specifically his mother and grandfather, with giving him the drive he needed to propel his music career forward - bringing him where he is today. So far in 2014, Mike has been working on "Financial Aid, Vol. 3," the final LP in the three-part series, which has been a collaborative effort with his band-mates and other featured guest artists. "Sugar" - the first single from the upcoming album and what he calls "an an...