I did much the same for many years bob1474, controlling synths, lights, guitar FX, vocal FX, delays .. all as part of the show. It does take some work but is so nice once it all comes together. Then it's just a matter of adding songs to a prepared show. Only hard part for us was finding a drummer that would ride the click well, as that was the key to everything working. We were a five piece band that ran the show that way. Works even better for one man shows.

I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!