Bandit Lites Supplies ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour

Rock legends ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd have teamed up since the summer of 2011 to tour the US. Bandit Lites has served as illumination vendor on the sold-out package, which continues into 2012.

Designers Steve Owens and Chris Stuba combined their ideas and delivered a system that was large, unique, and afforded each act a separate and distinct look. Philips Vari*Lite VL3000 Spots and VL3500 Washes, GLP Volkslichts, Martin Professional 301s and Atomic Strobes, two Lites, eight-Lites, ETC Source Four Lekos and ACLs all were brought into play on the show. Stuba used a grandMA console while Owens preferred a Martin Professional Maxxyz Plus.

The show combines LED technology with new moving lights from Martin and GLP with the tried and true VLs, strobes, and conventional units. Owens and Stuba worked many days at the Bandit Venue 1 rehearsal hall, as well as in Bandits virtual suite, in order to deliver their magic. When the show arrived at the first venue, it was fully programmed and ready to go. These are two top-notch designers and both know the band's music inside and out.

Tour managers Steve Voudouris and Jon Martin guided the show while Brian Evors served as stage manager. Bandit VP Michael Golden worked with the combined teams.