Braylon Lacy

markjazzbassist · #1 10-03-2006, 06:57 PM

This guy can really play. I love all his work with Erykah Badu. Big Badu fan here. I saw him on Chapelle's Show and he was really smoking. Just wondering who else loves this guy? Anyone know what gear he uses?

pigpen02 · #2 10-03-2006, 07:13 PM

I've been getting into him a bit these last few weeks, have to cover half a dozen Badu tunes shortly; he's great. On the Chapelle Show, I believe he had a Modulus Genesis 5er w/ maple fretboard.

Dr. Cheese · #3 10-03-2006, 07:21 PM

I think in Bass Player, about two years ago, he said that he had gone P-bass with flats like Pino.

**j-raj** · #4 10-03-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

This guy can really play. I love all his work with Erykah Badu. Big Badu fan here. I saw him on Chapelle's Show and he was really smoking. Just wondering who else loves this guy? Anyone know what gear he uses?

Actually I watching that episode right now... looks like a Genesis 5'ver, but I can't make out what cab he's using.

markjazzbassist · #5 10-04-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by j-raj

Actually I watching that episode right now... looks like a Genesis 5'ver, but I can't make out what cab he's using.

it looks like an Aguilar DB750 Head and possibly a GS112 Cab.

**j-raj** · #6 10-04-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

it looks like an Aguilar DB750 Head and possibly a GS112 Cab.

could be, but even though it was on a riser, it looked to be about waist height... so, I'm thinking it could be a bigger cab.

cabcreaser · #7 10-04-2006, 10:27 AM

Last time I saw him, he was using the Aguilar AG500 with an Aguilar 412 and I think he either uses a Fender P with flats or a Fender J with rounds depending on the situation.

Juneau · #8 10-04-2006, 10:58 AM

I went to high school with Braylon, and he was amazing even back then. Cabcreaser, do you know him as well? I have been trying to get in touch with him lately, but not had much luck. RC replied to me, but didnt give me any info on how to get a hold of Braylon hehe.

He plays on Chappels Block Party dvd as well with Eryka. RC Williams is another high school friend that plays keys with Eryka as well and is also on the DVD. He used a p-bass on that performance anyhow I believe. He played a jazz in high school Im pretty sure.

cabcreaser · #9 10-04-2006, 11:42 AM

Hello Juneau,

I have met him a few times, but don't know him. A few guys I play with here in Dallas play with him occasionally so I get most of my information from them. Those gigs are more of the smooth jazz/light funk variety and that is where he has been known to use a Jazz Bass with rounds and the AG500 and Aguilar 412 cab. Now for Badu's stuff, the P with flats into an Aguilar DB750 would be ideal. Between Braylon and Hubert Eaves IV, man, Badu has had a couple of amazing bass players work for her.

Braylon is such a great player and seems to be an equally great guy.

NJL · #10 10-04-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Juneau

I went to high school with Braylon, and he was amazing even back then.

did you guys happen to go to Booker T.?

cabcreaser · #11 10-04-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NJL

did you guys happen to go to Booker T.?

I did not, but it sounds like Juneau may have.

Jake · #12 10-04-2006, 05:02 PM

In case any of you guys are ever near Dallas, Braylon is the regular bass player at Covenant Church in Carrolton, TX. When I lived in Texas, I used to go there. It's a good church and Braylon sounds awesome in the great band and chorus Covenant has. They play really funky charts and Braylon is totally the backbone of that band. I heard them with Braylon a lot, then one Wed night, Braylon couldn't make it or was out of town or something and they had another bass player. The band just wasn't the same. He was a great player, but Braylon's shoes were just way too big to fill.

For 2 great recordings of Braylon with this band check out
Atmospheres - A Covenant Worship Experience Vol. 1 & 2
Availible at:
http://shop.covenantchurch.org/Searc...x?CategoryID=4

Juneau · #13 10-05-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NJL

did you guys happen to go to Booker T.?

Well, seeing as how Braylon went there...and I went to high school with him, yeah hehe.

BTWHSPVA - the most unique school in dallas!

Juneau · #14 10-05-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake

In case any of you guys are ever near Dallas, Braylon is the regular bass player at Covenant Church in Carrolton, TX. When I lived in Texas, I used to go there. It's a good church and Braylon sounds awesome in the great band and chorus Covenant has. They play really funky charts and Braylon is totally the backbone of that band. I heard them with Braylon a lot, then one Wed night, Braylon couldn't make it or was out of town or something and they had another bass player. The band just wasn't the same. He was a great player, but Braylon's shoes were just way too big to fill.

For 2 great recordings of Braylon with this band check out
Atmospheres - A Covenant Worship Experience Vol. 1 & 2
Availible at:
http://shop.covenantchurch.org/Searc...x?CategoryID=4

Jake, I live in Carrollton. Im not a church goer at all...but perhaps you could let me know when to go to catch Braylon playing there?

jokerjkny · #15 10-06-2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

This guy can really play. I love all his work with Erykah Badu. Big Badu fan here. I saw him on Chapelle's Show and he was really smoking. Just wondering who else loves this guy? Anyone know what gear he uses?

just for reference...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIy7ll-8Hu0

still get chills watching it.

and anyone see him on the Block Party movie? loved the pbass and octaved unison lines he was rockin'.

**j-raj** · #16 10-06-2006, 08:52 AM

that's a great clip... All I can see is that he is using a DB750 and (maybe) a 410, but he really stands right in front of it.

Juneau · #17 10-06-2006, 08:53 AM

That is a great clip, and you can see RC Williams on keys in that video as well. Both amazing talented musicians, as well as great guys.

jokerjkny · #18 10-06-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by j-raj

that's a great clip... All I can see is that he is using a DB750 and (maybe) a 410, but he really stands right in front of it.

think we deserve yet another clip from mr. lacy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBFj-B-l_pw

but yea, in the clip you can see there's a much smaller cab underneath the 750. just to show how much time i wasted looking into this, i'm pretty sure its a GS112 1x12. the dimensions of the larger 10" loaded cabs wouldnt have allowed the sides of the 750 to hang over, whereas the the 12" cab is the same width as the amp, and the flight case would overhang.

oi... too much time...

**j-raj** · #19 10-06-2006, 10:08 AM

I think that you are right....

Jake · #20 10-08-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Juneau

Jake, I live in Carrollton. Im not a church goer at all...but perhaps you could let me know when to go to catch Braylon playing there?

Hey Juneau, I am not 100% sure if Braylon is still the regular bass player at Covenant Church. I saw him with the band there in 2005.

Here is their service schedule:
Sunday - 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
First Sunday only - 7:00 p.m.
Monday - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
Last Wednesday only - 7:00 p.m. (Praise & Worship)
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.

The best times to catch the band would be Sunday morning and on the last Wednesday of the month Praise and Worship service @ 7pm.

I just emailed Covenant to ask if Braylon is still the regular bass player, I'll let you know when they get back to me.

All the best,
Jake