BANDIT PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER PERFORMS AT BIG ORANGE BLAST

Knoxville, TN- Bandit Lites recently worked with the University of Tennessee Athletics Department and Host Communications/The Vol Network to host the first-ever "Big Orange Blast." The free community-wide pep rally was held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 in Market Square.

The "Big Orange Blast" kicked-off the 2007 UT home football season. Festivities began at 6 p.m. with performances by Bandit’s own Public Relations Manager, Kimberly Ainge in addition to Waycross and Jason D. Williams. Tennessee Head Football Coach, Phillip Fulmer and select members of the Tennessee football team also participated with the Pride of the Southland Marching Band, UT cheerleaders and Smokey.

The bands that participated in the event all have special ties to Tennessee. Kimberly Ainge is the older sister of Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge. Waycross recently released a song entitled "Nineteen," which features lyrics about playing football at Tennessee. Jason D. Williams is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, known for his dynamic high-energy piano playing, classic vocal style and unparalleled showmanship.

Kimberly Ainge relocated to Nashville, TN from San Diego, CA in August of 2005 to pursue singing and songwriting. Ainge received a vocal scholarship from the University of San Diego and minored in music there. Since moving to Nashville, Ainge has participated in numerous local songwriter showcases. She has also sung the National Anthem for various sporting events in the Nashville area including Vanderbilt University basketball and baseball games.