ABOUT CHANCE LAIN
Exposed to music and surrounded by musicians for his entire life, Chance Lain's passion lies in song-writing and performing live music. His musical roots are in Gospel, but he ventured into Blues, Rock, R&B, Funk, and Soul at a young age. Chance Lain continues to make his mark in the music industry, and his unique style sets him apart.
Chance Lain – A Life Rebuilt Through Music
Music has been the constant thread in Chance Lain’s life—a guiding force through hardship, loss, and redemption. Born into a world filled with music and raised by musicians, Chance found his calling early. Songwriting and performing have always been his true realm of existence. From Gospel roots to Blues, Rock, R&B, Funk, and Soul, his style is as diverse as his life experiences.
Chance built a reputation as a powerhouse vocalist with remarkable range and sustain, a masterful slide guitarist, and an all-around multi-instrumentalist. He has recorded in Nashville, played guitar for numerous bands across Northeast Louisiana, and was often the only "white boy" in several local, black R&B groups—earning deep respect for his authenticity and raw talent. Over the years, he fronted bands like Heavy Weather, The Chance Lain Band, and The Funky Biscuits, always leaving a lasting impression with his soulful sound and electrifying performances.
But beyond the music, Chance’s life has been marked by profound tragedy. His first wife, Macey, the mother of his sons Joseph David and Masen, passed away in 2011 from complications of multiple sclerosis. His biological mother died by suicide when he was young, his brother died in an automobile accident at the age of 17 due to a drunk driver, and both his adoptive parents later passed—his mother from cancer and his father from dementia and diabetes. His second wife also took her own life, leaving behind two children with with Chance as well. These losses, combined with a decade lost to wrongful incarceration, nearly took everything from him.
Despite it all, Chance refused to let tragedy define him. Instead, he chose music as his way forward—a means to heal, reconnect, and rebuild. After years apart, he and his son Joseph David have reunited, not just as father and son but as partners in a family business dedicated to making music and playing shows. Together, they are bringing their passion to life through Backporch Productions, recording original material, performing live, and creating something lasting from the ashes of hardship.
Now, they are working to build a fully equipped home studio—a place where they can record music, produce artists, and officially open for business. This studio is not just a workspace; it’s a fresh start, a way to turn pain into purpose, and a chance to create something meaningful for the future.
How You Can Help
If you’d like to support this mission, whether by coming to a show, spreading the word, or donating, every contribution helps us take another step toward rebuilding. We’re working hard to get the equipment we need to open our doors, and with your help, we can make this dream a reality.
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Chance has worked as a professional songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, audio producer, engineer, session artist, and touring musician for 30 years. He has owned his own music store/recording studio. He further has experience as a customer service representative for Accent Marketing out of Monroe, LA.
Lastly, He has 20 years experience in the automotive business which positions included but were not limited to retail and wholesale automotive sales, marketing director, internet sales manager, parts manager, and service manager.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Night Shift Mail Room/Shipping Fork Lift Operator
Mspark
Shreveport, LA.
September 2023–Current Employment
• Operates fork lift.
• Assembling bundles of print media to be packaged and shipped to their corresponding markets.
Internet Sales Manager
Interstate Dodge Chrysler Jeep
West Monroe, LA.
April 2012–August 2012
• Supervised management of all customer interaction.
• Supervised all car deals within department.
• Facilitated the pulling of credit information, structuring all car deals within department, submitted car deals to all lenders and lending institutions.
• Set and scheduled all appointments and managed follow up as well as e-lead(dealer.com), and was the acting webmaster and kept web site current and accurate.
• Managed the Business Development Center (BDC).
• Performed graphic design as pertaining to company web site.
• Produced, engineered, and created radio spots (advertising) for department.
Owner/Operator
Timeless Studios
Bastrop, LA.
February 2007–September 2007
• Owned and operated my own recording studio and music store.
• Managed and handled all day-to-day responsibilities from open to close.
• Delegated tasks, responsible for budget and ordering of all inventory.
• Gave music lessons on multiple instruments to customers
• Recorded, produced, engineered, and performed session work for numerous artists and performers.
Performing Musician/Session Artist/Song Writer
Based out of Monroe, LA.
May 1992–Present
• Booked and performed live shows, clubs, functions, and venues.
• Produced and engineered sound and technical equipment as well as performed session work in various studios.
• Compensated performer, band member, and session artist.
• Recorded, produced, engineered, and performed session work for numerous artists and performers.
SKILLS
Clerical abilities include various office machine operations, Microsoft Office and other miscellaneous software usage, media design, advertising layout, internet utilization, digital tool application, and diverse online communication abilities. Specialized skills include audio production and engineering as well as various electronic operation, repair, and installations. Specific studio software applications that involve recording, mixing and mastering processes are utilized such as operating Col Edit Pro, Pro Tools, Acid Pro, Fruity Loops, Cakewalk Pro Audio and several more. He has been a professional musician, vocalist, multi-instramentalist, producer, audio engineer, and songwriter for 30 years.
