Based in Brooklyn, New York, it was Lechterman's second summer tour with O.A.R. who were promoting their new album, The Rockville LP.
He discussed various concepts for lighting the show with the band beforehand, and all decided that the performance should be reinforced with a clean, modern lighting aesthetic, resulting in the creative starting point for his lighting design.
From there, he decided on a back 'wall of light' rigged to ladder trusses which also introduced a structural element and shaped the stage.
The 12 Pointes were positioned on these upstage ladders and alternated with wash effects lights, strobes and 4-lite blinders.
They were used for everything from spectacular aerial effects, to soft, subtle gobo work and from wash lights to laser simulations highlighting the band during solos. "They are without doubt the most multi-functional and multi-used light in the rig." he confirmed, adding, "which is really impressive considering their neat size."
It was the first tour on which Lechterman specified Pointes, having first seen them at LDI 2013 where several functions caught his eye. "As well as the potential dynamics, it has all the features of a larger 'workhorse' moving light - and that versatility sold me," he commented.
Lechterman ran lights for O.A.R. from a grandMA2 console. He worked alongside a TMS crew of Chief, Audra Breyer and LX2, Andy Shaw.
(Jim Evans)
