Like a modern-day musical superhero, Brandon Calhoon is a respectable staffing recruiter by day who transforms himself into a bona fide California rocker by night.

Brandon and his sister were born and raised in Michigan by their father, a Vietnam vet and chemical company laborer, and their mother, a nurse. Through college, Brandon didn't necessarily seem like he was on his way to a musical career. He played basketball, gained a B.S. in industrial technology and took a job in Detroit as a staffing recruiter.

But once he hit Detroit (a.k.a. "Rock City") full time, Brandon began to give in to the performance bug. A passionate performer with potent charisma, Brandon soon found himself working as the lead singer of an '80s rock cover band and the lead singer/guitarist of his own original band, Radio. As he dove deeper into the music world, Brandon honed his own chops while studying rock inspirations ranging from AC/DC to fellow Michigan natives Jack White and Kid Rock.

In 2004, Brandon threw caution to the wind and followed the road of many musicians before him, moving to Southern California in an attempt to live the rock-and-roll dream. His skill and charm gained him a following as an acoustic and electric performer. And now, unlike most who came West before him, Brandon's dream may become an even more incredible reality.