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CHAUVET DJ Intimidator Rocks With Grateful Dead Legend Bill Kreutzmann

Posted on June 2, 2015 by webmaster

WASHINGTON DC – (For Immediate Release) – A founding member of the Grateful Dead along with Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, drummer Bill Kreutzmann is still going strong after playing in all of the 2,300 live performances the iconic band made during its lifespan Kreutzmann showed a large appreciative crowd […]

“Flare” For Excitement!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by webmaster

Light Up The Crowd With CHAUVET DJ’s Firebird LED Multi-Color Simulated Flame Effect SUNRISE, Fla. – Nothing fires up a crowd more than . . . fire itself! Now you can instantly add the drama of a leaping column of flames to your show or performance, safely and easily, with CHAUVET DJ’s new Firebird LED […]

CHAUVET DJ Spices Up NYC’s Legendary Gonzales y Gonzalez Salsa Bar

Posted on September 29, 2014 by webmaster

NEW YORK – Mix together just the right blend of sizzling salsa music, authentic Mexican food and a Happy Hour that doesn’t quit –special-price $5.00 Margaritas flow from noon-8 p.m. — and you’ve got the zesty formula that has made Gonzales y Gonzalez an icon in Greenwich Village since 1989. That’s why when the legendary […]

Band Profile: Odds Against Tomorrow

Posted on October 21, 2013 by webmaster

Odds Against Tomorrow, a rock/metal band based out of northeast Ohio, prides themselves in being diverse and continuously strives to make a name for themselves and their music. To help create an unforgettable show, they use CHAUVET DJ gear to create a lighting experience during their stage performances. Read on and get to more about […]

DJ Tutor Reviews COLORband PiX-M

Posted on June 14, 2013 by webmaster

Tune in as Johnathan Lewis, aka DJ Tutor, puts COLORband PiX-M on the review bench. A must-have LED fixture for mobile DJs, bands or nightclubs, COLORband PiX-M is powered by 12 tri-color LEDs and features DMX controllable motors to sweep back and forth, or from position to position, creating movement and dynamic effects. Get an […]

Super Bob Steals the Spotlight with Chauvet

Posted on May 30, 2013 by webmaster

[youtube_sc url= https://youtu.be/d12hWcr3rPw width=430 height=250] Super bob, a 4-member band located in Virginia who plays rock music with a touch of go-go and hip hop mixed in, uses 10 Chauvet fixtures to light the stage during live performances. This video, taken at the Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille in Prince Frederick, Maryland, features a […]

Blue Öyster Cult Rocks Out with CHAUVET® DJ and TRUSST®

Posted on February 26, 2013 by webmaster

TRUSST®, CHAUVET® DJ gear and Blue Öyster Cult rocked the stage during a fiery performance at Hotel Menage during The NAMM Show 2013. Blue Haze Entertainment lighting company of Los Angeles specified CHAUVET® DJ SlimPAR Pro wash lights to warm the truss structure which included TRUSST® totems.

Band Profile: Ask You In Gray

Posted on February 2, 2013 by webmaster

Ask You In Gray is an electro-pop duo who is located in Portland, Oregon and performs at local venues throughout the state and occasionally along the West Coast. The two-man band uses custom internal MIDI-porting from Ableton Live to ShowXpress for their shows. Read on and get to know more about Ask You In Gray. 1. How […]

Testing out the Freedom Series – Part 2

Posted on January 3, 2013 by webmaster

-written by Jon-Paul LeClair Freedom Strip Mini I was excited to test the CHAUVET® DJ Freedom Strip Mini and planned to use it as an extra uplight for our drummer. I currently use four SlimPAR 64 wash lights around the drum kit, so I set the Freedom fixture on the floor behind her. The unit […]

Band Profile: Post Paradise

Posted on January 2, 2013 by webmaster

Post Paradise is a quartet of musicians in Fort Collins, CO who plays alternative indie rock and uses CHAUVET® DJ lighting. The unique instrumentation of vocals, guitar, bass, drums and lead cello give the band options for melodic content that has been amassing a generous buzz around Northern Colorado. Read on and get to more […]

Gigs Come Alive with Saturday Night Lights

Posted on December 28, 2012 by webmaster

Saturday Night Lights, a lighting company in Morris, Ill. that consists of three lighting enthusiasts, specializes in band lighting, but also lights weddings and other special events using CHAUVET® DJ gear. The team formulated the name of their company because they feel most people who have a real passion for lighting, also have to work a […]

Band Profile: Brothers Gow

Posted on November 2, 2012 by webmaster

Brothers Gow is a five-piece band that plays a mix of rock, funk, hip hop, jazz and reggae. The group formed in Flagstaff, Ariz. in 2007 and currently tours throughout the West Coast. In addition to their creative improvisation, they are also known for their extensive light show, which includes more than 30 intelligent lighting […]

ShowXpress and Ableton Live Tutorial with Ask You In Gray

Posted on October 8, 2012 by webmaster

Nick Wichman and Trey Tatum are Ask You In Gray — a high energy, electro-pop duo located in Portland, Oregon. The two-man band uses custom internal MIDI-porting from Ableton Live to CHAUVET® DJ ShowXpress to control their lighting gear, which includes four SlimPar 64 wash lights, during shows. With this software, they are able to synchronize […]

Band Profile: The Mars Hill Band

Posted on October 2, 2012 by webmaster

The Mars Hill band is a contemporary Christian rock band located in Northern Virginia. They support the Mars Hill youth outreach program and perform at high schools, shopping malls, community centers, churches, YMCA’s, homeless/food shelters and other charitable organizations and events. Read on and get to know more about this group who is making a […]

6 Questions for Jason Goers

Posted on October 1, 2012 by webmaster

Congratulations to our October Facebook Fan of the Month, Jason Goers. As the owner of JG Lighting Design, Goers specializes in concert lighting. With five years of experience and knowledge of the industry, he matches tonal qualities with color palettes and beam positions to enhance every show at any venue. Read on and get to […]

Band Profile: Mission Imposter

Posted on September 4, 2012 by webmaster

Mission Imposter is a four-member band based in Houston, Texas who uses CHAUVET® fixtures to illuminate their performances. The group caters to the greater Houston area and will occasionally travel elsewhere to entertain classic rock lovers. Read on and get to know more about Mission Imposter. 1. What is the name of the band? Mission Imposter […]

4BAR Lights BlackJade

Posted on July 17, 2012 by webmaster

BlackJade, a classic and alternative rock band, typically plays at clubs, private events, waterfront bars and restaurants in the tri-state area of Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts about six to eight nights per month. Band member Tim Sullivan uses a number of CHAUVET ® DJ 4BAR wash lighting systems to effectively wash the stage with […]

Band Profile: Sensuous Enemy

Posted on July 5, 2012 by webmaster

Sensuous Enemy, based in Madison, Wis., is an electronic band that travels throughout the United States and uses CHAUVET® DJ fixtures in its setup. Read on and get to know about this group that are sharing their sound with music lovers everywhere. 1. How did you come up with the name of your band? We […]

Starting from Scratch

Posted on June 26, 2012 by webmaster

-written by Brett Allen Get it? It’s a pun because I used to be a DJ — never mind. Actually, over the last 20 years, I have been a club, wedding and event DJ, a radio personality and as of lately, a member of a band. When I first started out, we played at the […]

Band Profile: Flashback

Posted on April 2, 2012 by webmaster

Tell us about your band. Flashback is a five-member 80s tribute band who performs throughout the New Orleans area. The group specializes in 80s rock and pop music and plays popular hits by Bon Jovi, Journey, Prince, Billy Idol and many more. The band name was a vote between One-Eyed Willie (a reference to The Goonies) […]