Baumer was an American
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band
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from
Columbia, South Carolina
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. Their debut album ''Come on Feel It'' was released in 2005 and their follow up ''
Were It Not For You'' was released on March 4, 2008. Baumer was also featured on the
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album ''Off the Clock''.
On November 7, 2008, the band officially broke up, and played their last show in their hometown of Columbia, SC. Special burned discs entitled 'Never Say Die' which included 13 various acoustic songs, remixes, and even brand new tracks were given out to honor those that had supported Baumer along their journey.
On February 2, 2010, the band apparently announced in a bulletin that they were getting back together. However, this was revealed to be a hoax posted when someone hacked into the band's Myspace page.
The remaining members of Baumer have gone on to form the band ''The Internet'', which released an EP ''On the Brink or Bust'' in November 2010. Kenny McWilliams and Chad Rochester, as of June 2024, continue to play music together in the bands ''Rejectioneers'' and ''real work''.
Discography
*''
Family of Geniuses'' (Self-release, 2004)
*''
Come On, Feel It'' (
Astro Magnetics, 2005)
*''Come on, Feel It Reissue'' (
Eyeball Records
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, 2006)
*''
Were It Not For You'' (
Eyeball Records
Eyeball Records is an independent record label originally established in NYC out of Apartment 4C on 14th St at Avenue A by Alex Saavedra and Vincent Li. The label later moved to Kearny, New Jersey. Eyeball has released albums by artists such as ...
, March 4, 2008)
*''Never Say Die'' (Self-released, 2008)
Other Appearances
*''Waking Life'' - Nicholas a. Milillo (2024) (samples title track from ''Were It Not For You'')
Members
*Nate Boykin – Lead vocals, synthesizer (2003–2008)
*Chad Rochester – vocals, lead guitar, bass, synthesizer (2005–2008)
*Kenny McWilliams – rhythm guitar (2003–2008)
*Chris Corley – bass guitar (2004–2006)
*Josh Kean – drums (2005–2008)
*Caleb Weathersby – drums (2003-2005)
References
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Indie rock musical groups from South Carolina
Musical groups from South Carolina