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Hip Hip Hooray for #RentTim

7/23/2014

HeyBrayJ Salutes #RentTim

When it comes to wholeheartedly believing in what you are passionate about, you have to credit the team that makes up #RentTim. Their drive to make a film happen lead to their genius idea of allowing the public/business/organizations and others to rent their team member, Timothy Rafferty for just about anything legal. In turn the other team members, Tyler Walker and Brian Bourque capture it all on video and then create a video highlighting the experience.

If you have yet to discover the #RentTim movement be sure to enjoy the videos below. You may decide that you would like to #RentTim too. Tim is lovable, local and available to be rented. We've been supporting and charting their progress on #LAONAIR with BRAY J and look forward to having the team back on the show in the near future. For visit them online at http://www.renttim.com/. - BRAY J

***EVENT ALERT***
https://www.facebook.com/events/339295049550843/

The #RentTim Team is holding a screening of Tim's latest adventure with Pure Press Juicery at 3topia Sunday July 27 and you are invited:

It's #RentTim Nite at 3topia! Timothy Rafferty will be lending a hand behind the bar while we screen some of our favorite Rent Tim moments, including the latest episode featuring Pure Press Juicery.

**Wear your #RentTim t-shirt and receive an Apple Pie shot ON THE HOUSE!**

The Unexamined Life
Written by Brian Bourque &Tyler Walker

Forced out of their apartment during a record-breaking heat wave, a world-weary author and his unemployed, trust-funded roommate must survive their friendship during a feverish search for air conditioning.
More information coming soon...

Past interviews with Team #RentTim on LA ON AIR with BRAY J

A Healthier Southwest Louisiana

7/1/2014

Partnership for a Healthier SWLA.

Thank you, to Danielle Edwards, the Partnership Coordinator for a Partnership for a Healthier Southwest Louisiana for stopping by #LAONAIR with BRAY J during our MAS Summer Series special health segment and sharing an overview of what the partnership means for our region.

For more details on this amazing partnership and the many programs and services associated visit www.healthierswla.com.

Here's just a hint of the information you can find on the website.

Everyone in Southwest Louisiana can become healthier—including you—and this Partnership is committed to achieving that goal.
The Partnership includes ordinary people like you—along with city and parish governments, community and health organizations, schools, hospitals and businesses—all focused on encouraging, teaching and promoting healthier lives through increased physical activity and better nutrition.

Learn what the Partnership for a Healthier Southwest Louisiana can offer you and those you care about!

One MAS Down

7/1/2014

John Paul Primeaux kicks off MAS Series

Post by Braylin Jenkins.

Post by Braylin Jenkins.

The MAS Summer Series presented by HeyBrayJ.com is officially underway and the first performer of the series, John Paul Primeaux brought pure talent to the series' inauguration.

After making sure everything was set and ready, Tawni R. (co-host) aka Lana Landraneau and I were very honored to kick off the summer series and present John Paul to our listeners/viewers and supporters.

The live in studio audience that were in attendance was a the perfect balance of support and a great addition to the show. Check it out all out on #immLive on indmusicmedia.com Tuesdays - Fridays at 9 AM and 8 PM and on LouisianaIndieRadio.com on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 & 11 AM and at 6 & 10 PM.

This MAS (Music Artist Showcase) is an introduction to our larger showcase planned for September. We wanted to highlight young, up and coming talent in our area and thought that this was a great time to get the series underway.

E-mail laonairwithbrayj@gmail.com for tickets to sit in the live studio audience; tickets are $5.

JOHN PAUL STEALS THE SHOW

One of my favorite moments during our first showcase was when Lana described JP as being "precious" and then found out that he is not 18, but 16 and blushes, there was a special moment of laughter that erupted throughout the studio. From theatre, dance and musicianship, John Paul or JP as he's known by friends and family truly has a bright future ahead with a pure sense of humility and a subtle cheerfulness about him that is rarely seen. This young man also embodies a maturity that few can properly maintain. While he leads a normal life, it is obvious that the support of his family and others plays a significant role in his growth and passion. Thanks so much to JP for his participation in our 2014 MAS Summer Series.
- BRAY J

Post by Braylin Jenkins.

Stephanie Hinton shares her story

6/26/2014

Bravery, trust and courage with Stephanie

Local author Stephanie Hinton shared her story with us on #LAONAIR with BRAY J and we want you and the rest of the world to hear this.

We thank Stephanie for her bravery, trust and courage. It is not easy to share a story like hers and through her story we hope that many lives are protected from what she experienced.

LA ON AIR with BRAY J: We had to have author Stephanie Hinton stop by the studio to discuss her book "God brought me to the gates of Heaven". This book is something I feel every woman, young woman and even male should read. This is insightful and consists of real world experiences that should not be taken lightly. Get her book today and check out our interview.http://www.amazon.com/God-Brought-Me-Gates-Heaven/dp/149599841X

Live Album Series

6/24/2014

Lake Charles Live Album Series

"Talented locals playing your favorite albums live and in concert." - With a tagline like that how could you not be interested?

LA ON AIR with BRAY J spoke with the organizer of the series, Logan Fontenot to find out more.

This Live Album Series will take place at Luna Live located at 710 Ryan Street in downtown Lake Charles beginning at 8:30 PM. You are invited to arrive earlier and hang out with the musicians and other attendees. Logan Fontenot organized this event and he along with other talented musicians will perform the album 'Damn the Torpedoes' by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Stay tuned for future scheduled shows in in the series.

MAS Summer Series

6/24/2014

Kickin' it up a notch with Summer music!

John Paul Primeaux - MAS's First Performer

HeyBrayJ.com presents its MAS Summer Series beginning Monday June 30 and the series will continue through Monday August 4.

The showcase will feature music artists who do not typically perform at venues.
The MAS Summer Series will include the music artist and other special guests being interviewed on LA ON AIR with Bray J and a video component which will be featured on HeyBrayJ.com. Our goal is to highlight talent in our area while exploring alternate means of sharing the showcase with the community.

Each special edition of LA ON AIR with Bray J will also include a healthy component highlighting alternate options in the area to get healthier while expanding the knowledge of what is available to those in the community.

The showcase will take place at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op Lake Charles, located at 2128 Hodges Street. The showcase does allow for a small live audience. For tickets to attend the showcase please e-mail your request to laonairwithbrayj@gmail.com along with any other questions or comments. We thank you in advance for your support of these artists and Hey Bray J.

We are very honored to have John Paul Primeaux as our first music artist. The MAS Summer Series will be held at Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op Lake Charles. For information on how can be one of our exclusive live audience members, e-mail us at laonairwithbrayj@gmail.com.

Hairspray Presented by ACTS Theatre

6/6/2014

* HAIRSPRAY *

We love local theatre and the Lake City would not be what it is if it were not for ACTS. Hairspray, will be performed at LaGrange High School on June 6, 7 and 8. You should attend and enjoy a great show that showcases some of the talented people that live in our region.

We interviewed the Director, Hailey Coburn and two of the cast members, Shauna Temple and Casey Doucet. Those interviews may be found below.

For more details on the production, visit the event online.
https://www.facebook.com/events/267668906744275/

For more information on ACTS Theatre, visit them on Facebook or on their website:
https://www.facebook.com/ACTS.Theatre
http://www.actstheatre.com/

A photo of the cast members.

DOWNTOWN AT SUNDOWN?

5/13/2014

It's That Time Of Year Again

When you think of Southwest Louisiana chances are you immediately think of food, music and culture. No wonder our area is home to so many diverse festivals and gatherings. Beginning Friday May 16, one of Lake Charles’ premiere concert series, ‘Downtown at Sundown’ will kick off on Ryan Street near the intersection of Broad Street featuring everything you love about a downtown street fair and party. The main component of ‘Downtown at Sundown’ is the music and just like the years before, you can expect some of the best of the best to perform on stage in front of your eyes.

This concert series means four consecutive Fridays full of entertainment and downtown fun. For the first concert, Louisiana Express will get the crowd pumped up as they wow attendees with their dance music consisting of classics from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Chris Flowers is golden with her saxophone and amazing vocals.

On Friday May 23, City Heat, a local favorite will bring their cool flare to the audience with a variety of feel good covers sure to get you out your chair and dancing in the street. They are known for their rhythm and blues and jazz and funk dance tunes. Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars makes their return to Lake Charles on Friday May 30. This band is Grammy nominated and disappoints bringing a set full of what is described as “Louisiana Roots” music encompassing Zydeco, Cajun and Americana. They are known for also incorporating the Creole and Cajun sound we all appreciate. Topping off the concert series is band that knows how to boogie. On Friday June 6, Boomerang will bring the party through the roof with their sizzling hot funk, classic rock and Top 40 hits. This eight piece band also packs the horns in their set.

While I have mentioned all of the main performances scheduled for this year, also look forward to the awesome musical talent in the 700 block of Ryan Street by Luna not to mention the vendors, food and more. All beverage sales of Downtown at Sundown will benefit the non-profit organization, the Literacy Council of SWLA so all outside drinks and pets are asked to be left off site. Be sure to bring your lawn chair and get a great spot to enjoy the entertainment. Each Friday the fun occurs from 6-9 PM. If for any reason it rains, the event will move inside the Civic Center. - BRAY J #heybrayj #THEBEAT

Arzy and Justice

5/6/2014

Photo Courtesy of the Justice for Arzy Facebook Group.

You have probably heard the story of Arzy by now involving a Sulphur police officer and an altercation with two gentlemen and their canine. The incident resulted in national coverage after the canine was shot and killed.

Many are outraged by the incident and we briefly discussed the incident on the show with Britney Blanchette Pitre of Bons Chiens Dog Training LLC. Check out the newest edition of the show on imm Live, indmusicmedia.com and Louisiana Indie Radio, louisianaindieradio.com. What are your thoughts on the issue? Feel free to comment on this post. Thanks. - BRAY J

P.S.

If you are interested in signing the petition and live in the Lake Area visit this site: https://www.facebook.com/events/235518253313186/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JUSTICE FOR ARZY VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforarzy

Collage Courtesy of the Justice for Arzy Facebook Group.

SPRING ART WALK!

4/25/2014

Click the graphic above to see more details on the event.

The Artists Officially Take Over Downtown Lake Charles!

I would imagine that this is the day most artists in town dream of. A day where portions of downtown are closed off allowing the artists to be the true stars that they are with all the attention on their creations. This annual event is by far one of the most popular events to take place in downtown Lake Charles and it by most definitely one of the most colorful. The Spring Art Walk & Art Battles is organized and presented by The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA along with other area partners.

Photos Courtesy of Parker Brand Creative Services.