Gavin Degraw Tours With Bandit Lites

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – When fans of American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw arrive at a show of his, they can anticipate the Grammy-nominated artist to play all his hits, albeit with one notable modification: a pared down band. Bandit Lites provided the lighting package for the production, and while previous tours elicited more of a rock show feel, the Gavin DeGRAW TOUR utilizes a three-piece band to give a much more stripped back, intimate feel. “We wanted a classic and intimate look to fit this show,” said Production Manager Mitch Vanhoose. “Also going into smaller venues, we wanted to keep it somewhat scalable. What we ended up with is a simple yet elegant look.”

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[caption id="attachment_278953" align="alignnone" width="800"]Cycle center lit with Chauvet fixtures[/caption]

ADDISON, TX – Everyday, millions of people around the world get on cycles, pedal diligently, and go nowhere.  They aren’t complaining though. Indoor cycling (or spinning), where participants in group sessions pedal stationary bikes with flywheels under the watchful eye of a trainer, has taken off like a rocket, passing running and swimming as a fitness activity in the US, according to a recent Nielsen Survey.  A key reason why cycling centers are powering their way into the hearts of so many people is because they offer immersive multi-sensory experiences that make it fun to stay fit.

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[caption id="attachment_278950" align="alignnone" width="800"]AVL Environments turned to elektraLite fixtures to solve some lighting challenges at the new Airport Campus of The Lamb’s Chapel [/caption]

BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA — When steady growth in attendance at The Lamb’s Chapel in Haw River, North Carolina began causing traffic snarls on the one-lane roads leading to its Sunday worship services, the church knew it was time to expand with an additional location for its attendees making the drive in from nearby Burlington. That new second location, called the Airport Campus and located 10 miles to the west, opened its doors this summer and now welcomes parishioners on that side of the county to a modern, 2,100-seat auditorium featuring a large stage for worship services and community events, including weddings, funerals, graduations, conferences and more.

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HOUSTON – For the North American leg of Queen + Adam Lambert’s 2017 world tour, Upstaging provided a large complement of Claypaky Scenius Unico, Mythos and Sharpy Wash fixtures. Rob Sinclair used them to create the big looks that Queen fans have come to expect from the band. The tour leg began June 23 in the Phoenix area and wrapped up Aug. 5 in Houston.

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DALLAS – From Soulfest to the Awakening Conference, Tim Messina and his team at Events United have designed lighting and video for some of the largest faith-based events in the US. They will be sharing the knowledge gained from these events as well as from their work at hundreds of churches at a WFX learning session sponsored by CHAUVET Professional on Wednesday, October 11 from 3:30 to 4:15 pm. Taking place in Room C-145 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, the seminar “Balancing Stage Lighting, Video Walls and Projection,” will present a guide to creating powerful stage presentations at worship services, conferences, and youth rallies.

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