Dear Austin, TX,

The train has arrived. Sorry for my silence. Moving a two-kid family from Louisiana to Texas turned out to be much harder than I anticipated. Nevertheless, it feels good to finally be here.

For years, we have been traveling back and forth, playing shows, attending meetings, and serving the community through Tankproof. We have been dreaming, hoping, and believing that one day we could pursue music professionally. And that day has finally come.

On May 31st, we spent 12 hours packing our two-bedroom loft apartment with a skyline view in New Orleans. It was a challenging task, especially with a broken elevator and a thunderstorm raging outside. We had to carry everything down three flights of stairs. It was painful, but we knew that once we hit the road, it would feel like progress. We loved New Orleans and miss it dearly. It played a significant role in shaping who I am today, and even YOU knowing who LeTrainiump is. However, I have been dreaming for years about taking this band to the next level, and people have suggested that moving to the live music capital of the world would do us the most good. We’re finally here!

It is now 5 am on June 1st. I’ve been awake for 24 hours, and we’re just starting our journey to our new home. I am tired, hungry, and this U-Haul doesn't have cruise control. But then, I open an email that changes everything. We have landed our first residency as a band in ATX.

It hasn't been all smooth sailing since we arrived. Our guitarist, Edward, broke his wrist, unexpected bills came up, and there have been unfulfilled expectations. However, we decided to focus on the moments when the sun shines through the clouds. Like when we came back to New Orleans and played to a packed room at Siberia, headlined our first theater as an acoustic duo, and landed a show at Stubbs booked by C3 (the same company that books ACL, Bonaroo, and Lollapalooza 😱). Now, we are finishing the summer with a debut residency at Hotel Vegas, performing every early Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm. It feels like we were on the runway, and now we are finally soaring. This move may have been one of the most challenging things I have ever done, but when I look back at the pictures and memories we have made, I realize it has also been the most rewarding decision of my life so far.

We are really doing it 🥳. It is really happening for us, and I am grateful that you are here for the journey. I would like to believe that life will be easier here, but in truth, it is even harder. However, I am grateful that I can still do what I love, with the people I love, in a place I love, every day of my life. I remind myself every day that I CAN DO HARD THINGS, and so can you. If you have a dream that feels unattainable, let me be the proof that you can make it happen.

And if you don't believe me, stay tuned and follow my Instagram page and stories to see everything about this month and summer. I assure you, I am telling the truth. And if you find yourself in ATX on a Thursday around 6 pm, come and experience a show for yourself. I guarantee it will make you a believer in my journey, or you can have your money back 😉

With Love,

LeTrainiump