Russ Baum

folk/Rock/skamericana

by 2016 russ gained regional recognition and received his 3rd consecutive award for best FOLK/Country and overall artist in indianapolis per popular news source NUVO magazine while leading duo russ baum and Huck finn.

next he focused on national touring and working with artists such as Moe z MD, Chris shaffer of the why store, Adam patterson of the expendables, Jason Devore of authority Zero, and howi Spangler of ballyhoo. he then co-founded pop/punk/Skamericana project MEAGER kings.

russ accomplished international status in 2019 adding the United Kingdom to his tour schedule. as the world came to a halt due to covid19, russ switched gears and launched an interactive live stream Vodcast “On The Rise” to remain connected to his fans.

when the world opened back up in 2021, Meager kings hit the road and by fall of 2024 had gained over half a million streams on their debut album, performed all over north america, played shows in mexico and hondurus, joined the 311 sixthman cruise ship, were featured at BMI Key West Songwriters festival and began production of a SOPHOMORE release produced by tye zamora of alien ant farm with performances by ryan moran of slightly stoopid.

Russ now has his focus on the pop/rock/hiphop world, recording projects in south africa, a Global tour schedule and so much more! .