Free Fallin
Tom Petty
Live Performance by: Lane Braden

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About

Lane Braden

Lane brings entertainment to a whole new level.  With a wide vocal range and control that are unmatched you will be left breathless at the end of each song.  The audience is always a part of the show and dancing is a must when the music starts.

Check out Lanes Bio!

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Solo Performances

An incredible solo performance of todays top rock, pop, country and dance tunes while bringing back some of the favorite rich melodies of songs of the past.  Every song is something you can and will want to sing and dance to!  Never miss a night with Lane Braden because each one is unforgettable!

DJ & Hybrid DJ Performances

Perfect for private parties, weddings, birthdays or any other celebration or event that calls for lots of dancing and a very high energy performance!  Lane brings a mix of guitar/vocal performance with live DJ mixing and track performance bringing the club feel right to you event.  Full production of sound, lights video and all party extras can be added to the experience when booking Lane!

Master of Ceremonies, Events Host, Emcee

Looking for someone to do a voice over or host/emcee your event?  Lane has been the feature emcee for multiple events and announced multiple functions on stages all across the country.  Bring that extra flare to your event today and have Lane handle all your emcee, event hosting, and voice over requests.

Acoustic Duo’s and Trios

Be on the lookout for special events where Lane Braden will perform bringing his duo trio and special guests to the stage.  Acoustic duos, trios, special guest musicians and instrumentalists are not out of the norm.  Lane performs many shows with local, national and international celebrities and entertainers from all over the world. You never know who will be on stage with Lane next! Keep an eye out for special events in the future,

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The Lane braden band – Pop, rock, dance, funk, country & more

Lane Braden travels with his band performing in venues all across the area.  Brining you music that you love from yesterday and today.  This party band was created for high end clubs, corporate parties, weddings and private functions.  Once the show starts the music will not stop!  Try and keep up with all the incredible Guitar Solos, Drum Beats and Bass Rhythms that will keep you moving on the dance floor!  Toast you night away with Lane and the band as they bring you songs you know and love in a way you’ve never heard them before!

Lane Braden & Tailgate Shakedown – Country that rocks

Lane Braden fronts the modern country band, Tailgate Shakedown as lead vocals and guitar.  This action party packed modern country tribute band will bring you out on the dance floor. Your boots will be stompin and your hands waving as you listen and sing along to some of the most popular country music of today.  Featured in venues such as Lulus Bait Shack, Sunset Grill, Hard Rock Cafe, Tin Roof, Nectar Lounge, Coconut Creek Casino, Johnnie Browns, Boonies Wild West Saloon. This 4 piece band brings a non stop show to each and every stage they are on.  Lane Braden has an unforgettable energy with non-stop vocal and guitar performance that will leave you always wanting more.  Don’t miss the next show!

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Booking

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If you’re looking to get a booking of music and party services for your next event fill out the form below and we will contact you right away!

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Events

October, 2023

SAT-OCT-1
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL 
3PM-7PM
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-OCT-05
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
8:30PM-10PM
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-OCT-06
Elbo Room
Fort Lauderdale, FL
9PM-1AM
Lane Braden Band

SAT-OCT-07
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-OCT-12
Tommy Bahamas 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4PM-8PM
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-OCT-15
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
3PM-7PM
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-OCT-18
The Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-OCT-21
Private Event

SUN-OCT-22
Deck 84
Delray Beach, FL
2PM-5:30PM
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-OCT-27
Leftys
Coral Springs, FL
7PM-11PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-OCT-28
Bogarts American Kitchen
Hollywood, FL
7PM-10PM
Lane Braden TRIO

SAT-OCT-29
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
3PM-7PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SEPTEMBER, 2023

FRI-SEP-01
Banana Boat
Boynton Beach, FL 
7PM-10PM
Lane Braden Band

SAT-SEP-02
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-SEP-03
Park & Ocean 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 
3PM-7PM
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-SEP-07
Tommy Bahamas
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4PM-8PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-SEP-09
Macabi Cigar Bar
Fort Lauderdale, FL
8PM-11PM
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-SEP-13
The Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-SEP-14
Tommy Bahamas
Dania Point, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-SEP-15
Sands Harbor Resort
Pompano Beach, FL
7PM-10PM
Turning Jane

SAT-SEP-16
Banana Boat
Boynton Beach, FL
8PM-11PM
Lane Braden Band

SAT-SEP-17
Galuppis 
Pompano Beach, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

THU-SEP-21
Copper Blues
Doral, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

FRI-SEP-22
The Cove
Deerfield Beach, FL
5PM-8PM
Lane Braden DUO w/Peter Parente

THU-SEP-28
Copper Blues
Doral, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

FRI-SEP-29
14 North
Dania Point
7:30PM-10:30PM
Lane Braden DUO w/Peter Parente

August, 2023

THU-AUG-03
Copper Blues
Doral, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

FRI-AUG-04
Tommy Bahamas 
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2PM-6PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-AUG-05
Coconut Creek Promenade
@The Naked Taco
Coconut Creek, FL
2PM-6PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-AUG-05
Turn 3 Sports Bar
Boca Raton, FL
9:30PM-1:30AM
Lane Braden Band

SUN-AUG-06
Park & Ocean
@Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL
3PM-7PM
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-AUG-09
The Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-AUG-10
Tommy Bahama's 
@The Gardens Mall
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4PM-8PM
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-AUG-11
Solé
Miami, FL
6PM-9PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-AUG-12
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
7PM-10PM
Lane Braden TRIO
Featuring: 
Tommy Vincent

SUN-AUG-13
Deck 84
Delray Beach, FL
2PM-5:30PM
Lane Braden TRIO
Featuring: 
Anthony Vilarino
Steve Marinaro

SAT-AUG-19
YOT Bar & Kitchen
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12PM-3PM 
Lane Braden DUO
Featuring:
Peter Parente

SAT-AUG-19
Grandview Public Market
West Palm Beach, FL
7PM-10PM
Lane Braden TRIO
Featuring:
Anthony Vilarino
Peter Parente

SUN-AUG-20
Banana Boat
Boynton Beach, FL
2PM-5PM
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-AUG-24
Tommy Bahama's 
@The Gardens Mall
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4PM-8PM
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-AUG-25
Tavolino Della Notte
Coral Springs, FL
8PM-11PM
Lane Braden Band

SAT-AUG-26
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12PM-3PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-AUG-26
Andy's Live Fire Grill & Bar
Fort Lauderdale, FL
7PM-10PM
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-AUG-27
Oceanside Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12PM-3PM
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-AUG-30
Tin Roof 
Fort Lauderdale, FL
7PM-10PM
Lane Braden SOLO

JULY, 2023

SAT-JUL-01
Matchbox
12PM-3PM
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUL-01
6PM-9PM
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

MON-JUL-03
5PM-9PM
Tommy Bahamas
Las O'las/Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-JUL-05
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JUL-07
6PM-10PM
Dania Point Square
Dania Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUL-08
1PM-5PM
The Naked Taco
Coconut Creek Promenade
Coconut Creek, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUL-08
7PM-10PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-JUL-09
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JUL-14
6PM-9PM
Solé-Miami
Miami, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUL-15
12PM-3PM
YOT
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden DUO

SAT-JUL-15
4PM-8PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-JUL-19
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JUL-21
9PM-1AM
Elbo Room
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-JUL-22
12PM-3PM
YOT
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUL-22
7PM-10PM
Andy's Live Fire Grill & Bar
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-JUL-23
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-JUL-27
6PM-9PM
Copper Blues
Doral, FL
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

FRI-JUL-28
7PM-11PM
Lefty's Tavern & Grille
Coral Springs, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-JUL-09
6PM-9PM
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-JUL-30
12PM-3PM
Oceanside Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

June, 2023

THU-JUN-01
6PM-9PM
Copper Blues
Doral, FL
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

SAT-JUN-03
6PM-9PM
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-JUN-04
2PM-5:30PM
Deck 84
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

WED-JUN-07
5:30PM-8:30PM
The Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-JUN-08
6PM-9PM
Lucky Fish
Pompano Beach, FL
Lane Braden DUO 

FRI-JUN-09
2PM-3PM
Private Event

FRI-JUN-09
5PM-9PM
South Pump
Pompano Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUN-10
2PM-5:30PM
Deck 84
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

SAT-JUN-10
8PM-12AM
Packy's Sports Pub
Lighthouse Point, FL
Lane Braden BAND

FRI-JUN-16
2PM-6PM
Tommy Bahamas
Las O'las/Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JUN-16
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-JUN-17
12PM-3PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JUN-17
6PM-9PM
Shooters Waterfront 
Private Event
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JUN-30
6PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden BAND

May, 2023

MON-MAY-01
5PM-7PM
Hilton Soft Opening 
Delray Beach, FL 
Invitation ONLY
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-MAY-03
6PM-9PM
The Boulevard
Boynton Beach
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAY-05
6PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-MAY-06
ALL DAY
13 Fifty Apparel 
WPB Police Appreciation Festival
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

SUN-MAY-07
12PM-3PM
Oceanside Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-MAY-07
7PM-10PM
Copper Blues 
Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAY-12
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-MAY-13
2PM-5:30PM
Deck 84
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

SUN-MAY-14
12PM-3PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-MAY-14
4PM-8PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-MAY-17
5PM-8PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-MAY-20
12PM-3PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-MAY-20
6PM-9PM
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-MAY-21
12PM-3PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-MAY-21
6PM-9:30PM
Galuppi's
Pompano Beach, FL
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

FRI-MAY-26
2PM-6PM
Tommy Bahamas
Las O'las/Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-MAY-27
12PM-3PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-MAY-28
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-MAY-31
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

April, 2023

SAT-APR-01
6PM-9PM
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-APR-02
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-APR-06
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-APR-08
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-APR-09
2PM-5:30PM
Deck 84
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

WED-APR-12
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-APR-13
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-APR-15
10PM-2AM
Tortuga KISS 99.9 FM Party!
The "W"
Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL
Lane Braden & The Tailgate Shakedown

SUN-APR-16
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-APR-20
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-APR-21
Private Event

SAT-APR-22
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-APR-22
9PM-12AM
PGA National Resort
West Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

WED-APR-26
7PM-10PM
Tin Roof
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-APR-27
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-APR-29
12PM-3PM
YOT Bar & Kitchen
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden DUO

SAT-APR-29
Private Event

SUN-APR-30
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

march, 2023

THU-MAR-02
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAR-03
7PM-10PM
Banana Boat
Boynton Beach, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-MAR-04
1:30PM-3:30PM
Americas Back Yard
Waterway Cleanup Trash Bash
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

SUN-MAR-05
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-MAR-09
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAR-10
7PM-10PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-MAR-16
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAR-17 St. Patricks Day!
7PM-11PM
Leftys Tavern & Grille
Coral Springs, FL
Lane Braden BAND

SAT-MAR-18
11AM-2PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-MAR-18
9PM-12AM
PGA National Resort
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

SUN-MAR-19
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-MAR-23
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAR-24
6PM-9PM
The Wilder
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-MAR-25
Private Event

SUN-MAR-26
7PM-10PM
Copper Blues
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-MAR-30
6PM-9PM
Fushimi Seafood Sushi & Bar
Deerfield Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-MAR-31
8PM-11PM
Blue Steel
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

February, 2023

WED-FEB-01
8PM-11PM
PGA National Resort
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-FEB-02
Private Event

FRI-FEB-03
8AM-4PM
Private Event

FRI-FEB-02
7PM-10PM
Banana Boat
Boynton Beach, FL
Lane Braden Pop/Rock Band

SAT-FEB-04
8:30PM-11PM
Biergarten
Boca Raton, FL
Miss Dimpseys Class

SUN-FEB-05
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-FEB-08
8PM-11PM
PGA Nation Resort
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-FEB-09
5PM-9PM
Tommy Bahamas
Dania Point, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-FEB-10
3PM-6PM
Johnnie Browns
Delray Beach, FL
Lane Braden Emcee
Big Dog Ranch Rescue

FRI-FEB-10
7PM-10PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-FEB-11
Private Event
Lane Braden Pop/Rock Band

WED-FEB-15
12PM-3:30PM
Aruba Beach Cafe
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-FEB-16
6PM-9PM
Papas Raw Bar
Lighthouse Point, FL
6PM-9PM

FRI-FEB-17
6PM-9PM
Sole' Resort 
Sunny Isles, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-FEB-18
6:30PM-9:30PM
Bogarts American Kitchen
Hollywood, FL 
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-FEB-19
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

WED-FEB-22
7PM-10PM
14 North
Dania Point, FL
Lane Braden DUO

THU-FEB-23
6PM-9PM
Lucky Fish
Pompano Beach, FL
Lane Braden DUO

FRI-FEB-24
6PM-9PM
Sands Harbor Resort
Pompano Beach, FL
Lane Braden DUO

SAT-FEB-25
11AM-2PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-FEB-25
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-FEB-25
8PM-11PM
Private Event
Lane Braden SOLO

MON-FEB-27
8PM-11PM
Copper Blues
Private Party
Lane Braden TRIO

January, 2023

SAT-JAN-01
Private Event
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-JAN-05
6PM-9PM
Blue Steel
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JAN-06
6PM-9PM
Sole' Resort 
Sunny Isles, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JAN-07
12PM-3PM
Taco Craft
Victoria Park, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JAN-07
9PM-12AM
PGA Nation Resort
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden TRIO

SUN-JAN-08
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-JAN-12
8PM-11PM
PGA National Resort
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JAN-13
6PM-9PM
Blue Steel
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JAN-14
11AM-2PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JAN-14
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SUN-JAN-15
12PM-3PM
Pizza Craft
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JAN-20
7PM-10PM
Matchbox
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JAN-21
12PM-3PM
YOT Bar & Kitchen
12PM-3PM
Lane Braden DUO

SAT-JAN-21
6PM-10PM
Taco Craft
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Lane Braden DUO

SUN-JAN-22
3PM-7PM
Park & Ocean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

THU-JAN-26
8PM-11PM
PGA National Resort
West Palm Beach, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

FRI-JAN-27
6PM-9PM
Blue Steel
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Braden SOLO

SAT-JAN-28
Private Event
Lane Braden SOLO

Panel 4

News

Singing at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

I was given the amazing opportunity to sing some Christmas songs and spread a little holiday cheer at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital this past weekend.  I have to say right up front it was a very humbling experience.  I mean you first walk in and are surrounded by all these crazy tattooed long haired guys with biker vests and steam punk hats and glasses on… Soulicide, Lipstick Killers, Riverdown… you know the kind of guys you would say “boy I wouldn’t want to see that guy in a dark alley”.  Then you start talking with them and see that they are some of the most caring individuals that not only give of their time but also the hearts and lives for this wonderful cause.  We sit down to a quick “whatever you can buy at the snack shop” breakfast and then head to the room for a quick impromptu “rehearsal”….

Now this is a room filled with professional musicians.. I mean we all gig at the very least once a week some of us almost every night… and boy you realize quick no one seems to sing the same words to Christmas songs!  Lets just say ole Frosty had “a corn hole coat and two eyes gave up to old Saint Nick”… or something like that.  But none the less no matter what words were sang the heart and love was there for each and everyone of those kids and their families.

After our first concert we took our show on the road…. up to the second, third, and fourth floor that is…  This gave for an even more interesting time due to the fact that there were no more cheat sheets for chords while I was playing guitar… there were 2 of us armed with acoustic guitars and I can remember one moment where the singer looked in our directions and said “take it guitars” our response was “…..really?…” But in the same fashion as the rest of this misfit caroling group of ruffians we gave all the heart and soul we could for those wonderful kids.

As we descended back down to the main floor of the hospital some cried, all hugged, I took selfies with some local celebrities and we all discussed some plans for lunch.  You forget sometimes that in our busy lives, not all have the luxury of being busy with what we would call “normal life”.  Some are busy fighting sickness and disease that try to take life from them.  Some are dealing with cards that don’t seem fair to be dealt to anyone, especially a four year old child.

The wonderful hearts and lives that are at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital need our help year round.  It has been a wonderful opportunity and humbling experience to be a part of such an incredible moment.  I look forward to helping many more times in the future.  Not just at Christmas but as much as I can.

Thank you to all who were there and who gave me the opportunity to join the team!

~Lane Braden


Guitar Raffle Success!

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So the boys of FODCountry, myself, and some of our wonderful fans got together last year and decided to take this guitar around and beg plead and BEG for autographs from major entertainers in the music industry so that we could raffle off the guitar to donate the funds to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.  Boy was it a success!  After countless hours, blood, sweat, tears, and probably a few choice words later it is finally all finished!  We Rasied $1,511 Dollars for Kids!  Thank you for all who were a part of such an amazing experience, and congratulations to the winner!