Talk about long awaited interviews. If you listen to our online radio show and podcast LA ON AIR with BRAY J then you've probably heard a song or two by The Onlies out of Lafayette, LA. (My favorite is "Pink Motel")
They were in the Lake City Friday evening to perform at Live @ the Lakefront, a concert series.  Will and Fawn shared some great news with us and we're so excited for them. Check out our interview along with other interviews we've done under our LA ON AIR tab in our Quickies section. 


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CyPhaCon 2014 is just around the corner and many have already purchased their tickets in anticipation of this unique opportunity in SWLA. We had a chance to speak with the organizers and hear first hand how they book the special guests everyone can't wait to see.


Here's some more details which can be found on their site or on their Facebook page.
CyPhaCon returns April 4th-6th 2014 to the Lake Charles Civic Center for its 4th year!!! 

2014 will be bigger and better than ever! CyPhaCon will take place on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Lake Charles Civic Center for this years event. 

2014 Confirmed 
Anime Guest of Honor - Tiffany Grant 
Anime Guest - Chuck Huber
Sci-fi Guest of Honor - Kandyse McClure 
Author Guest of Honor - Diana Botsford

CyPhaCon is kicking off and we cannot wait to see you there! Spread the word and share our events page with all of your friends. Announcements will be made here and as always on our Facebook page and our website!

Please visit our new website for all the latest information:
http://www.cyphacon.org/
http://www.cyphacon.org/cyphakids/

They have re-emerged for your entertainment and will spice up your Saturday night with their beautiful smiles, great spirits and contagiously cheerful personalities. Ashley & Amy embody the type of talent that appears effortless while at the same time not being over confident. 

They describe themselves as being an Indie-Folk duo with a sound that incorporates a mix of bluegrass. We air their song "Mostly" on #LAONAIR with Bray J and have fallen in love with their music.



You have to see them in person to better understand how so much skill can be shared between two beautiful women, each with hearts of gold.

You can catch them performing at Luna Bar & Grill on the patio this Saturday March 22 from 7 PM -10 PM. 

Visit them on Facebook or on their website.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElmsDistrict
Site: http://elmsdistrict.com/

For a more in depth look at this band check out the article LakeCharles.com did in October of 2013. ( http://lakecharles.com/2013/10/lake-charles-band-elms-district-stands-music-pure-real-rooted-faith-friendship/) 
I've also added a video from their performance during last year's Gallery Promenade. - Bray J

Live @ the Lakefront which takes place over three consecutive Fridays in my opinion is one of the most relaxing, care free events you can attend in Southwest Louisiana. You literally can lounge around, watch some impressive bands on stage, walk a few feet to get some of the best food offered in our area, experience local art in a way that most have to travel all throughout the area to see and get to celebrate one of the most important facets of our region, community. 

I was very pleased with our first Friday considering it was a tad bit windier than we expected it to be and it was overcast. The wind and clouds did not prevent the crowd from setting up their space on the green topped hill and enjoying themselves. 

As an emcee, I hope that I do a great job making everyone feel welcomed, delivering all of the announcements clearly and effectively while not talking so much that attendees grow bored or lose interest; not an easy task by any means. Considering how my memory works, I make it a point to have side notes on hand and am not ashamed to have them in hand while on stage to ensure I don't leave anyone out or forget to mention something important.

Fresh Nectar started off the evening and should be applauded on a job well done.  As the opener, while they perform the audience gets denser, but may not give their full attention to the band. Imagine how it must feel to perform in front of an audience that is settling in, walking around, conversing and possibly trying to talk over the music. With all of obstacles, the band continues to give it their all and share their love and passion with the community. Local Jam Rock band Fresh Nectar represented SWLA proudly. 

Next up to perform was Pine Leaf Boys. This group has garnered four Grammy nominations and has received rave reviews from reputable, well known media outlets.  Just as you would hope to encounter, the members of Pine Leaf Boys were down to earth and a delight to work with. Wilson Savoy was cool and allowed me to briefly interview him on stage just before they performed. The band definitely delivered. While Pine Leaf Boys were setting up, we had a special performance by Washington Marion High School's Marching Band and they did a fantastic job. 
 
Be sure not to miss the next two concerts. The Flamethrowers perform with opener the Loaded 44rz on March 21 and Ashes of Babylon return to the L@LF stage with opener The Onlies. If you take photos while at Live @ the Lakefront, be sure to #rockthelake no matter what social media platform you use. For more information on the next two concerts, visit http://artsandhumanitiesswla.org/events/featured/live-the-lakefront/. 

If you took a photo at Snazzy Snapshots Photo Booth, visit this link to see them:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1461634220732655.1073741827.1444344672461610&type=1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          - Bray J

 
“Like a fire in the night, they came to satisfy.” TANDEM is a four-piece rock/pop band from Lafayette, LA. After forming just 2 years ago in early 2012, the band has already shared the stage with a multitude of national acts including Aranda, Trapt, Sevendust, Pop Evil, 3 Pill Morning, Taproot and Nothing More. In the summer of 2013, TANDEM released their debut 6-song 'Bright Nights' EP. The album was recorded on analog tape in 5 days at Blade Studios, produced by Grammy-winner, Brady Blade, and engineered by Chris Bell. Since then, the band has played their home state extensively (and some in Texas), garnering a loyal following. They constantly play at various venues, festivals and fundraisers, displaying a passionate chemistry during their unforgettable and enthralling high-energy live performances. Come dance with TANDEM in 2014. Keep up with them at www.tandemband.com.

TO VOTE FOR "TANDEM" VISIT: http://warped.battleofthebands.com/u/tandemband
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BAND ON REVERBNATION  AND ON FACEBOOK:
http://www.reverbnation.com/tandemband
https://www.facebook.com/tandemband
http://www.tandemband.com/index.php

Recently I sat down with local recording artist Nick Moss at Stellar Beans in downtown Lake Charles for an interview discussing his past and most recent mixed tapes. I've included the video for his main song "Heaven Only Knows" below.  If there's anything I have learned from being involved in media, it's that the creative matters. If you are a dreamer, keep on dreaming. The imagination elements should be realized, cultivated/nurtured and put to use. It's a God given gift, so why would any act as though it doesn't matter. Food for thought as you move forward on projects or maybe even daily tasks you are a part of.

                     Special thanks to thechucklive.com & lakecharles.com for featuring the interview.

Nick Moss was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana since the age of one. He released his newest mixed tape “From the Church Pews” at midnight on January 17, 2014. His new mixed taped follows his first titled, “Born Again”. The main song which has garnered the most attention is “Heaven Only Knows” which is actually a track from his album, but was placed on the mixed tape due to high demand from supporters. The track features vocalist Devin Porter who contributed content to the song.  As a gospel music artist Nick shared that he felt it necessary t o have a ministry established to reach people which led to releasing “Born Again”.

Moss explained during our interview that some of the tracks included on his mixed tape “From the Church Pews” were actually written and recorded prior to “Born Again”. He went on to explain that he had to have an introduction before releasing those tracks, leading him to make the difficult decision to hold off sharing them with the world.

Moss admitted that the release of his second mixed tape felt very much like the release of his first. He felt somewhat anxious, wanting to know what public perception was like, along with who was listening and supporting his new piece of art. He also elaborated on his thought process saying “I just want to know that I can go and pray”. He explained that his way of making gospel music includes asking himself "How do I want to talk to God?"; inserting his prayers into his lyrics. He has since began writing prayers with others in mind, not relating directly to himself.

There are numerous collaborations including Anthony Mitchell aka “BlakCard ATM”, Derek “TwintyTwin” Smalls and other talents. Moss said he always looks to work with people who have a message they are wanting to put out.  Samples of a prayer by Pastor Braylon Harris of Mount Olive Baptist Church are included in the mixed tape which served as inspiration for Moss when creating his music. Moss shared with us that he had a conversation with Pastor Harris in which Pastor Harris asked him if his prayer sounded familiar. He soon revealed that his prayer was inspired by the song “Help Me Remember You” written by Moss in which Moss says he feels honored.

Moss said that as far as his future and goals are concerned, he’s following God. There have been moments that he felt he wouldn’t perform on a certain stage or platform and the next week, he was performing at that exact place. Moss says that even if you cannot pray, by listening to his music you feel like he’s praying for you through the music and lyrics. He stressed that his art form is not just rap, his style of music has not been identified. For those who are hesitant to give his music a chance, he asks to that they listen to one song, from there he feels they will better understand what message he’s sending.

Give his song "Heaven Only Knows" a listen and comment what you think on "The Beat".


Visit www.nicmoss.bandcamp.com for his music. For the audio version of Nick’s interview with Bray J: http://www.spreaker.com/user/6772657/la-on-air-w-bray-j-nick-moss?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=widget
https://www.facebook.com/WhoIsNickMoss

Heaven Only Knows Nick Moss feat Devin Porter 
Track produced by Beat Bum
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