Episode 144- Brandon Baumann! Brandon is the frontman for Diamond Lane as well as a solo artist. He recently dropped a great new single called “None to Spare.” More music will be out soon. We chat about his music as well his voice acting and he tells me a great story about meeting Dave Grohl. All this and more! 00:00 - Intro00:58 - Welcome Brandon! 01:31 - Growing Up In Seattle 03:28 - "Diamond Lane" Band07:23 - Licensing Deal with Fox Sports 10:52 - Current Status with Diamond Lane 13:30 - Writing & Recording Solo Music 14:30 - Cover Art for Solo Music 15:47 - Solo Songs, Tour Plans & Dusty Bo17:50 - Newer Bands Brandon Likes 19:58 - Meeting Dave Grohl at a GnR Show 25:08 - Scotti Hill of Skid Row 26:23 - Axl Rose27:55 - Finding Inspiration for Music 28:45 - Laughing at the Bad Shit 30:15 - Vocal Coach Mark Baxter 31:10 - Expenses & Investing in Yourself 32:03 - Collaborating with Other Musicians 34:50 - Marketing Music & Reaching People 37:07 - Voice Acting 39:33 - Future Plans & Merch 40:40 - Alzheimer's Association 43:40- Wrap Up Brandon Baumman website:https://brandonbaumann.com/homeAlzheimer's Association website:https://www.alz.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)