Posts by Sharon Gross
Viral Country Music Star Alexandra Kay Reveals “Cupid’s a Cowgirl” on Tour with Bandit Lites and Corbin Alvae
Nashville, Tennessee – Country music’s rising star Alexandra Kay is out on the road on her headline tour, “Cupid’s a Cowgirl”, spanning 31 cities across the United States and Canada. The headline tour, with a lighting system from Bandit Lites, launched at the end of February ‘25 and will run through April 6, 2025. With…
Read MoreLuz Studio and Bandit Lites Illuminate Rascal Flatts Sold-Out Life is Highway Tour
Nashville, Tennessee – In 2020, legendary trio Rascal Flatts announced a farewell tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Due to COVID, that tour was never able to proceed. Now the multiple CMA-award winning band is back to celebrate 25 years with the “Life is a Highway Tour.” With a lighting system designed by Luz Studio…
Read MoreBandit Lites Invests in New Claypaky Gear
Nashville, Tennessee – To keep up with the ever-growing list of tours hitting the road this year, Bandit Lites has invested in expanding their touring inventory with a significant purchase of Claypaky lighting fixtures. Working with Inner Circle Distribution (ICD), Claypaky’s exclusive US distributor and service network partners, this expansion ensures Bandit clients have the…
Read MoreTobyMac Takes Bandit Lites on the Road for Hits Deep Tour
Nashville, Tennessee – When TobyMac launched his headlining Hits Deep Tour in 2025, Bandit Lites was there to deliver a system that matched the energy that has been inspiring fans for three decades. With more than 25 Dove Awards and 7 Grammys, TobyMac released his newest album, Heaven On My Mind earlier this month to…
Read MoreBandit Lites Hires Quinton Christian as Facilities Manager
Nashville, Tennessee – 2025 continues to be a banner year of growth as Bandit Lites hires Quinton Christian as Facilities Manager to its Nashville office. As Facilities Manager, Christian will oversee the operations of Bandit’s largest warehouse, emphasizing safety, vendor maintenance and cost-effect measures to ensure an optimal work environment. Prior to joining Bandit, Christian…
Read MoreCody Johnson Captivates Crowds with Richard “Wookie” Whitley and Bandit Lites System
Nashville, Tennessee – CMA Award winner Cody Johnson kicked of 2025 with the Leather Deluxe Tour, celebrating the release of his new album of the same name. The tour launched only a few short weeks after he wrapped his 2024 touring schedule in mid-December playing 30 sold-out concerts. Known for his traditional country sound, Johnson’s…
Read MoreRicky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas Shines with Bandit Lites
Nashville, Tennessee – Country Music Hall of Fame member and 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs spent December sharing the gift of bluegrass on the Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas holiday show. Bandit Lites provided the lighting for the acoustic style concert that included beloved classic songs as well as hit original songs. Bandit Lites…
Read MoreBandit Lites Awarded Parnelli for Lighting Company of the Year
Anaheim, California –The touring industry’s best gathered for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards during NAMM 2025 and Bandit Lites was proud to once again be awarded Lighting Company of the Year. Bandit Chair and founder, Michael T. Strickland, accepted the honor with Client Representative Mike Stanley joining him on stage. “Bandit is humbled to again…
Read MoreKent Shafferman has Left the Building: A Remembrance by Michael T. Strickland
Nashville, Tennessee – To say Kent Shafferman was Bandit Lites is an understatement. Sadly, Kent passed away early in the morning January 22nd, 2025. Kent started at Bandit in 1976 at the ripe old age of 16. His first job was with Michael T. Strickland driving in a snowstorm to Lexington, Kentucky for a Conway…
Read MoreFour Decades and Counting: Bandit Bids Farewell to Three Retirees and Celebrates Chaz Martin’s 40 Year Anniversary
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites prides itself on offering people a career, one that reaches the upper echelon of the entertainment industry for decades. Bandit Lites honored lighting designer Chaz Martin for marking more than 40 years with the company and recognized Don Lockridge, Rick Munroe and Rick Herndon as they retired from the renowned…
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