Russ Baum

Russ is known for fusing influences of Townes Van Zandt, Jack Johnson, Authority Zero and Kendrick Lamar. today his fanbase is fueled by extensive tours across North America, Central America and the United Kingdom. a far cry from the small town of Martinsville, Indiana where he began in 2009.

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.

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! .