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NASHVILLE – Singer-songwriter sensation Ben Rector is out on the aptly named, “The Biggest Tour I’ve Done So Far” with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. His sixth studio album and eponymous hit single Brand New has been dominating the airwaves and climbing the charts, and his enthusiastic fans are turning out to celebrate. Lighting designer Chris Lisle collaborated with Rector to establish what the overall look of the production would be, with emphasis on using 2K fresnels on grip stands in addition to how Martin MAC Vipers would be utilized during the show.”

NASHVILLE – For Grammy-nominated Mutemath’s live shows this year, Jeff Lava of 44 Designs (Nashville) included ÉPIX Strip fixtures from Chauvet Professional.

VIENNA, VA – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, the only unit of the US National Park Service dedicated to presenting the performing arts, has added multiple grandMA2 lighting consoles to its Filene Center. The Filene Center is the 7,000-seat centerpiece of Vienna, Virginia-based Wolf Trap, which offers multiple amphitheaters for performances staged annually from mid-May to mid-September. A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA lighting products in North America.

LOS ANGELES – Ben Rector is out on his biggest tour to date which he has whimsically named “The Biggest Tour I Have Done So Far” tour. The title alone alludes to the increasing popularity of the artist, whose brand of pop/rock ‘music with a purpose’ has resonated with fans. Lighting and production designer is Chris Lisle who is using Elation Professional ACL 360 Bar LED battens to color the singer-songwriter’s show, which is playing dates in the U.S. through October.

LITITZ, PA — 4Wall Entertainment, a national provider of stage and theatrical services, has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Lititz, PA-based lighting, rigging, and labor provider Beame.  4Wall will be adding the entire Beame staff to the company including founders Brad Hafer and Brett Puwalski, as well as longtime account executive Bob Looney. The current Beame headquarters will be maintained and re-branded as 4Wall Pennsylvania (4Wall PA) and will continue to operate under the direction of Hafer and Puwalski.

NEW YORK – LD Freddy Thompson of JDI Productions revamped his rig for heavy metal band Killswitch Engage as they tour in support of their album, Incarnate. He chose eight Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures from Chauvet Professional, crediting the fixture for its RGBW color rendering, pixel mapping and the quickness of its 360° pan and tilt movements.