Sweet Tree Productions

08/21/2024

We are always happy to provide a backup system for the Watermelon Festival in case of inclement weather. In this year's case, the system did not have to be used thanks to the beautiful weather we experienced all weekend, which is always a good thing! This year, the indoor system consisted of 4 RCF TTL6-A over 2 SUB-9006AS controlled by our X32 Rack to save as many seats as possible. Our Avolites Quartz was prepared to control our 4 9R beam fixtures equipped with rainbow prism effects. Our backline consisted of a Yamaha Bebop kit, a Fender Deluxe Reverb Tonemaster, and a Fender Rumble, with our Korg Triton Studio on standby.

Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for ensuring the Watermelon Festival will go on rain or shine!

08/20/2024

The second and final day of the 2024 Watermelon Festival was an absolutely great time! Rewind of the Shoals, Austin Bohannon, and Colin Stough knocked it out of the parking lot on Saturday night with a great show.

We provided staging, audio, lighting, and video solutions including our E-1 Machine stage, 16 RCF HDL30-A, 8 SUB-9006AS, 6 ART-910 as monitors, and a lighting rig consisting of 16 RGBWA/UV zoomable pars for front wash, 10 RGBWA/UV pars on the back, 8 Rogue Outkast BeamWash, 4 RGBA halogen emulating fixtures, and 6 Weatherman 18R beam fixtures. We had 18 0.5M×1M LED panels suspended using 6 of our brand new wireless motor systems which also hung the main PA. All audio was controlled by our Midas M32. All lighting was designed and operated by an Avolites Arena. We used Resoume Arena in tandem with Avolites Titan to provide content on the video wall. We also provided backline including a DW Custom Kit, a Fender Deluxe Reverb, and a Fender Rumble.

08/17/2024

The first day of the 2024 Watermelon Festival was a huge hit! Tremayne and Lover: A Taylor Swift Tribute provided a fantastic show for Russellville and visitors from surrounding areas.

We provided staging, audio, and lighting solutions including our E-1 Machine stage, 16 RCF HDL30-A, 8 SUB-9006AS, 6 ART-910 as monitors, and a lighting rig consisting of 16 RGBWA/UV zoomable pars for front wash, 10 RGBWA/UV pars on the back, 8 Rogue Outkast BeamWash, 4 RGBA halogen emulating fixtures, and 6 Weatherman 18R fixtures. All audio for Tremayne was controlled by our Midas M32 and all lighting was controlled by an Avolites Arena. We also provided backline including a DW Custom Kit, a Fender Deluxe Reverb, a Korg Triton Studio, a Fender Rumble, as well as a Fender American Stratocaster, a Fender Precision Bass, and a Gibson J-200. We also provided a 4.5M×2M LED wall for content and advertising in which we used Resolume to control it for Tremayne.

Come out today for day 2 with Austin Bohannon, Rewind, and Colin Stough!

08/08/2024

Last week we were able to install nearly 1.5 tons of 4’x4’x2” acoustical panels at Florence Middle School’s Gym. The gym was extremely reverberant with a very high RT60 time and many reflective properties. After treatment we more than halved the reverb time. Phase two of aerial treatment is planned out, but we are hoping this huge improvement will be enough to not have to proceed with it.

Here is a link to a short video with before and after results.

https://youtu.be/bAT4jWeDXAI?si=eyMKHYgQVrHOywIW

Let us know if you have a building that needs sound, video, lighting, or staging upgrades. 2562754734

08/05/2024

We are extremely proud of the Summer 2024 graduating class of the University of North Alabama! We were happy to provide video and audio solutions including 18 of our LED video wall panels, a PTZ controller, 2 Blackmagic Switcher, a Panasonic AG-UX180, and a wireless Shure ULX-D podium microphone. Thanks to Norton Auditorium for trusting us to provide gear every time and for always doing such a great job. Congratulations to all the graduates! We know you are the leaders of the future!

07/30/2024

We appreciate James Seymour reaching out to us to provide a 20kw trailer generator and power distribution at Point Mallard for Toyota Family Day on Saturday! Our Ford F-150 Powerboost got the power there as quickly as we could to keep everyone cool with the fans on site.

07/28/2024

We were happy to see our friends with Rewind of the Shoals and the Kerry Gilbert Band for the Massively Cool Indoor Street Festival and the Marriott Conference Center!

We provided audio solutions including our Midas M32 as well as 4 SUB-9006AS to bolster the in-house Meyer Leopard and Lena PA system. For monitors, we used 10 of our RCF ART-910A.

We also provided lighting solutions to control the in-house lighting systems and supplementary effects lighting in the form of 6 large circular RGBA halogen emulating LED fixtures and 4 Illuminate 17Rs designed by an Avolites Sapphire Touch.

07/26/2024

In the midst of Handy Week we are back at it setting up a projection system this week over at Grace Life Church of the Shoals with a unique setup as the throw distance was nearly 100 ft. away onto a 150” screen. To overcome this hurdle, we were able to incorporate our ultra long throw lens with a significant amount of lens shift and 3D keystone correction in our Christie LX801i projector.

We were happy to help out Grace Life and we always appreciate them involving us!

07/26/2024

In a joint effort between Northwest Shoals Community College and us for the Party with the Patriots event, Winston Ramble put on an incredible show! We provided audio, lighting, and power solutions including but not limited to, 12 RCF HDL 26-As, 4 SUB-9006AS, 5 ART-910A, and an X32 Rack to save crowd space along with digital snakes, 24 battery powered RGBWA/UV pars for uplighting, 6 Chauvet Maverick Force S Profiles, 11 Chauvet Rogue R2X Wash, 5 Chauvet Rogue 1 Outcast Beamwash, all programmed by our Avolites Arena, and a 20kw generator to power the audio and lighting.

We thank our friends at Northwest Shoals for allowing us to be a part of this great evening.

07/25/2024

Sweet Tree Productions is proud to support the University of North Alabama as alumni and as a local business and we never enjoy it more than we do at UNA Handy Night! This year was relocated due to rain, but it did not douse the UNA spirit! Bold Bloom opened for the Shoal Nuff Band and both groups were absolutely phenomenal! We provided audio and lighting packages including 12 HDL26-AS, 4 SUB-9006AS, and 10 ART-910A controlled by our Midas M32. For lighting, we used 6 Chauvet Maverick Force S Profile designed alongside Norton Auditorium's powerful lighting package using our Avolites Arena.

We were happy to be a part of this event and we appreciate UNA for always including us!

07/22/2024

We rocked out in another great night of fun in Wilson Park! Rewind of the Shoals provided hours of great music for the crowd in the excellent weather that we were graced by. Thank you to CB&S Bank for allowing us to be a part of this event. Check out Rewind of the Shoals page give them a like and follow them to see where else you can see them this week.

Our RCF HDL26, SUB9006, HDM-45A fills, and ART-910A's provided even coverage throughout the park. We also provided power solutions, front lighting using our RGBWA/UV zoomable pars, and an X32 Rack system with stage boxes to run and light the show. We are looking forward to many more Handy events including another with Rewind this coming week.

07/20/2024

Sax in the City was a huge success and a lot of fun at Wilson Park this year! We are always glad to see our friends from First Metro Bank and The Midnighters. We were able to provide 12 HDL26-As and 4 SUB-9006AS as well as 2 HDM-45 as flank fills. For the band, we brought 6 ART-910s as monitors. The PA system was fine-tuned using RDNet control software and everything was controlled by an X32 Rack to save room for the crowd and cut down on line-of-sight blockages. We were also able to use effects and front lighting including 16 RGBWA/UV zoomable pars, 6 Chauvet Rogue 1 Outcast BeamWash, and 4 Waterproof 18R moving beams. All lighting on stage was designed with the power of Avolites Titan. We were also able to light up the park trees in purple and gold to honor UNA! For this, we used 32 battery powered, RGBWA/UV pars and 6 RGBWA/UV zoomable pars. We are always happy to be a part of this fun event and look forward to next year!

📸: Mark Holley

07/12/2024

07/07/2024

Florence celebrated Independence Day by the river and it was a great way to spend the day. The Spirit of Freedom festival is one of the best ways to spend the 4th of July and we were happy to be a small part. Our Megastage 24'×20' supported part of our audio and lighting systems which included 24 HDL 26-A, 6 SUB-9006AS, 2 ART-935 as flank fills, and 6 ART-910A as monitors as well as our 12 RGBWA/UV zoomable pars and 16 RGBWA/UV battery powered wireless pars with music from Austin Bohannon, Outlaw Apostles, Local Brand, Oddly Ginger, and Taylor Grace. Audio was controlled by our Midas M32 and lighting was controlled using Avolites Titan.

We were happy to be a part of this event and want to thank Mike Self, Meagan Conners, Florence City, and everyone who came out for making it a great time!

07/06/2024

After a full weekend of events, it was great to return to Sloss Lake in beautiful Russellville yesterday! We had a great time with some familiar groups including Purpose, the KGB, Rewind of the Shoals, and Shenandoah headlining and bringing a great end to the day!

We brought 16 HDL 30-A, 8 SUB 9006-AS, and 8 ART-910A as monitors using a Midas M32 as the control surface and professional tuning using RDNet. We used a completely water resistant lighting rig including 12 Chauvet Rogue 1 BeamWash, 12 IP68 RGBWA+UV pars, 6 18R beams, 4 IP68 warm white COB blinders, and 16 RGBWA+UV IP68 zoomable pars. All lighting was controlled by an Avolites Arena with the powerful Avolites Titan software. Between the power on the new stage and our 3-phase inverter, everything was suspended using 8 of our Stagemaker 1/4 ton motors. Backline was provided for all the bands including our Fender Deluxe Reverb Tonemaster, our Mapex Armory Custom Kit with a Zildjian A Series cymbal package, and a Fender Rumble 2×10" Combo.

Thanks to everyone involved including the bands, Gary Cummings, Russellville City, and everyone that came out to make Independence Day 2024 phenomenal!

07/02/2024

We had a great time yesterday at Grace Life Church of the Shoals' 2024 Church Family Picnic! It was a beautiful afternoon and night as acts from throughout the church entertained with great music. We were able to provide audio solutions including 12 HDL26-As and 2 SUB-8006AS for mains with 2 ART-935A as delays past the tents and 4 ART-910As as monitors controlled by an M32 Core to allow for more space in front of the stage. We also provided front lighting solutions and 12 Chauvet Freedom Sticks as accent lighting to celebrate the Fourth of July. We also provided a total of 6 different generators throughout the event for main stage power, fans for the tent, and our delay fills.

Thanks to Tom Clay, Tim Martin, Ethan Franks, and the entire staff and congregation of Grace Life Church for making this a wonderful event!

06/29/2024

What a joy it was to be back at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church for their movie night! Attendees were treated to The Super Mario Bros Movie and the movie-going experience with candy, popcorn, chips, and drinks. Fun was had by all inside the work-in-progress sanctuary due to rain and we were glad to be a part of it!

We used 18 of our 0.5 m × 1 m LED panels as well as 4 RCF TTW4-A over 2 SUB-9006AS controlled by a Novastar VX6S video wall processor, our new Go Stream Duet, and an XR-18. We provided architectural lighting with 8 of our battery powered RGBWA/UV pars. Our Atlas Capco 25 kw generator was on standby for a portable power solution.

We were so thrilled to be included in this event! Thanks to Tyler Armstrong and Woodward Avenue Baptist for having us out. We enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces.

06/24/2024

We had a fantastic time at the the Phil Campbell Festival 2024! We used 12 RCF HDL26 cabinets alongside 3 8006 subs utilizing a cardioid configuration to lower low frequency build up on stage. For monitors, we used 6 ART-910A. Everything was controlled by our trusty Midas M32. We also provided LED front lighting for the later bands. Black Sedan Band, Tremayne, Joseph Baldwin, Isabella Robertson, and Noah Carter put on a great show and were so great to work with. Thanks to the town of Phil Campbell for having us out! We look forward to more times working together!

06/22/2024

We had an awesome time for the first night of the Phil Campbell Festival. With two days full of activities, it always brings out good fun. Last night was a blessing full of gospel music.

We brought out our HDL26s on Kuzar K-40 lifts, SUB-8006, and ART-910s, Shure ULXD, Austrian Audio capsules, and Midas pro series stage boxes, all run with a Midas M32 console.

Looking forward to more fun today with Phil Campbell! Come out to hear Black Sedan, Tremayne, Joseph Baldwin, and more!

06/10/2024

Sledgefest 2024 in Leighton was a fantastic time! We were invited to provide audio, backline, lighting, staging, and power solutions for the special festival honoring Percy Sledge and other notable members of the city of Leighton. Our 24 HDL26-A and 4 SUB-9006AS covered the street evenly with control from our Midas M32, which also controlled our 7 ART-910A as monitors. Our Mapex Armory Custom Kit and Fender Rumble 500 were great baselines for the mix throughout the day. For lighting, we used 12 zoomable RGBWA/UV pars for front lighting, 6 Chauvet Rogue 1 Outcast BeamWash, and 4 IP65 18R moving beams. Everything was supported by our Megastage 24'×20' and powered by our Wacker Neusson 20kw generator.

We had a wonderful time and always enjoy working with such great artists! Howell Sledge and the R***e, the Pine Hill Haints, the Midnighters, and Studio Code 502 never missed a beat and we're always happy to work with our friends and make new ones.

Thanks to the Town of Leighton for having us out and we look forward to more times working together!

06/05/2024

We were happy to assist Muscle Shoals Utility Board in the A/V needs for their training room. We installed a Panasonic PT-VMZ51U7 5200 lumen LCD laser projector with an HDMI switcher connected to a wireless casting device as well as 12 ceiling speakers, an amplifier/mixer, and a wireless microphone system with all audio from the video system integrated. They also purchased a wireless presentation clicker for ease of use and the ability to move and present.

This was a great install and we enjoyed being a part of their future excellence in Muscle Shoals! Thanks to the Muscle Shoals Utility Board for having us be a part.

06/02/2024

We were fortunate to provide audio, lighting, and staging solutions for the 911 Festival in Haleyville on Friday. Rodney Atkins, Paul Thorn, Area 51, and Backdraft put on a great show for an awesome crowd through our 16 HDL 30-A, 8 SUB-9006AS, 4 TT515 as front fills, and 1 ART-935A flank fill. We used 8 ART-910A as monitors and we provided front-of-house and monitor engineers for the first 2 opening bands, Backdraft and Area 51. Our XTA MX-36 allowed seamless console switching between acts while maintaining an MC mic. All audio systems for the openers were controlled by our Midas M32 and professionally tuned using RDNet.

We provided 16 RGBWA/UV zoomable pars for front wash and 4 Weatherman 5000 18R moving heads, 8 Rogue Outcast BeamWashes, 12 Waterproof RGBWA/UV pars, and 4 4-cell COB blinder fixtures for effects lighting. Everything was designed on an Avolites Arena.

Everything was supported on our E-1 Machine stage and hung using 6 of our Stagemaker 1/4 ton motors.

Thank you to Brandon Norris and the City of Haleyville for always trusting us with this special event!

05/30/2024

We got to use our Trussty Star for All-Starz Dance Academy of Florence’s Destination Dance last week. If you are in look for some eye catching truss shapes give us a call 2562754759.

📸Norton Auditorium

05/27/2024

Day two of the 2024 Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic was a blast! The weather was gorgeous as contestants sang Karaoke with DJ Jammin' Jeff. The afternoon and night was so much fun with Rewind of the Shoals. Special thanks to the Jubilee Council for always making the Jubilee the best way to spend Memorial Day weekend with friends and family.

This year we provided audio and lighting solutions including 8 of our HDL 30-As per side and 6 SUB-9006AS as well as a hang of 6 HDL 26-As for vendor row. For monitors, we used 7 ART-910A. Everything was controlled by a Midas M32.

05/26/2024

The first day of the Alabama Jubilee was a great time. The Fraternity Barbershop Singers, Hayes Warner, and Drumb and Drumber put on a great show and the balloons were just as impressive as ever. Come out today for more entertainment including karaoke and Rewind of the Shoals!

05/26/2024

Last night was a great night for commencement proceedings at Florence High School! We were happy to provide 2 stacks of 12 HDL-26As on Summer lifts as well as an EVOX 5 for the graduates on the field. Monitor for Keyboard was an ART708. Using a specialized Shure ULXD for wind rejection so the speakers could be heard loud and clear. We were able to power the entire system with portable power and battery, and it went off without a hitch.

Congratulations to all of the graduates! Thank you to Florence High School for putting so much faith in us for this special day time after time.

05/25/2024

It was a great night to be a part of another Central High School graduation. Due to risk of rain, the proceedings were moved inside their gym. We brought out our Behringer X32 Rack to save space for everyone to fit inside. We used it to control 12 RCF HDL-26s on 2 Kuzar K-40 lifts as well as 2 NXL-24A as flank fills.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024. 🎓🎓🎓

We'd like to thank the administration of Central School systems for always trusting us with such important moments in their student's lives.

05/24/2024

Yesterday we had the privilege of being a part of Florence High School graduation rehearsal. Come join us tonight as we celebrate these fine students on their big day. Using our RCF Evox 5 cabinets we provided 360 degree coverage as the students filed in for seating.

05/22/2024

Yesterday, we were happy to be a part of Arab High School's Class of 2024 graduation ceremony at Arab Knights Stadium. To cover both the away and home sides, we employed 12 RCF HDL26-A and 2 RCF HDL6-A for center fills all controlled via our Midas M32r and run off of our quiet generators. We also utilized our specialized Shure ULXD system to battle the wind noise. This system did not disappoint. The stacks covered the stadium seating very well with a small footprint so family and friends could see their loved ones cross the first big hurdle we all face that is graduating high school.

Thanks to Sound Source Productions and Arab High School for letting us be a part.

05/22/2024

Arab Musical Theatre put on an incredible production of Descendants Jr. and we were happy to be a part! With over 25 channels of Shure ULX-D wireless, 8 panels of our LED video wall, a Midas M32 with digital snakes, 2 Vari-lite VL3000S, and a Hollyland Solidcom M1 intercom system, the school's engineers were able to bring the magical world of Disney to life and we thought it was absolutely top-notch.

Thanks to Nick Mclendon and Arab High School for including us in this wonderful show!

📸: Kelly Duncan, Taylor Hyatt