Bandit Lites has been part of the Aldean family since the start. Lighting designer Aaron Swetland has continued to craft his art as the shows and lighting systems have grown geometrically through the years.
The My Kinda Party Tour has been setting records throughout 2011, and it continues into 2012. The album is platinum and Aldean is currently on top of the country and pop charts with the smash hit Don't You Wanna Stay with Kelly Clarkson.
For 2012, Swetland has utilized a great number of different technologies to help Aldean shine each night. His arsenal includes Martin MAC III's, MAC 2K Washes, VL 3000 Spots, VL 3500 Washes, Showguns, Clay Paky Sharpies, GLP Volkslicht's, Coemar I Wash LED's, Bandit 5x5 Blinders, GRN Battens, GRN Washes, GRN PARs, and Atomic Strobes. Tyler Green Truss is utilized for rapid deployment of the system, and Grand MA Consoles are the control surface of choice for Aaron.
Swetland uses moving trusses with video panels attached to achieve multiple looks out of a single system.
Bandit Lites VP Michael Golden has worked with Aldean since the beginning and values the relationship. "Jason, Clarence and Aaron are some of the finest people in the industry and working with this very professional organization is what we dream about at Bandit. Tour manager Tim McCormick, stage manager John Fritz and stage manager Josh Marcus keep the show rolling every day. We look forward to a long ride with Jason."
(Jim Evans)
