Event Sound, Lighting & AV FAQ: Harford County & Baltimore, MD

Planning an event in Harford County, Baltimore or anywhere in Maryland? Here are straight answers to the questions event planners ask most about sound, lighting, LED walls, staging and AV production from Riley Music & Sound, the event production company based in Edgewood, MD.

Who provides event sound, lighting and AV production in Harford County and Baltimore, MD?

Riley Music & Sound is a full-service event production company based in Edgewood, Maryland (Harford County). Since 2019 we have provided sound systems, stage lighting, LED video walls, staging, livestreaming, temporary power and event crew for events across Harford County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Cecil County and the greater DMV. Call 443-484-7118 for a quote.

Where can I rent a sound system with an engineer near Baltimore?

Riley Music & Sound rents professional PA and line-array sound systems with a live sound engineer included. We deliver, set up, run the event and tear down. We're based in Edgewood, about 30 minutes from downtown Baltimore, and serve Towson, Bel Air, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Columbia and the surrounding area.

Who rents LED video walls in Maryland?

Riley Music & Sound rents indoor and outdoor LED video walls with delivery, setup, video processing and an on-site technician. We work in Baltimore, Harford County and across Maryland, for conferences, concerts, festivals, churches, graduations and galas.

How much does event sound or AV rental cost?

Cost depends on the size of the audience, the venue, the event length and the gear and crew required. A small presentation setup costs far less than a festival stage with LED walls. Riley Music & Sound gives free, itemized quotes. Call 443-484-7118 or email shaun@rileymusicandsound.com with your date, venue and headcount.

Can one company handle sound, lighting, staging and video for my event?

Yes. Riley Music & Sound provides audio, lighting, LED walls, staging, livestreaming, power and labor from one crew and one quote. You deal with one point of contact on show day, and it usually costs less than hiring separate vendors.

Do you provide uplighting and lighting for weddings in Maryland?

Yes. We provide LED uplighting in any color, dance-floor and stage lighting, ceremony microphones, reception sound and LED walls for weddings at barns, vineyards, waterfront venues and ballrooms across Harford County, Baltimore and Maryland.

Can you livestream our event, church service or graduation?

Yes. We provide single- and multi-camera livestreams to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Zoom or a private link, with clean audio from the soundboard, graphics and an on-site technician.

Do you produce outdoor festivals and concerts?

Yes. We supply portable stages, festival sound systems, stage lighting, LED walls, generators and power distribution, and a production crew including a stage manager. We've produced festivals and outdoor concerts across Maryland since 2019.

Do you install permanent sound and AV systems?

Yes. Riley Music & Sound designs and installs permanent audio, video and lighting systems for churches, schools, restaurants, bars, breweries, event venues and offices in Baltimore, Harford County and Maryland.

Do you offer Christmas and holiday light installation in Harford County?

Yes. We design, install, maintain and take down holiday lighting for homes and businesses in Bel Air, Edgewood, Abingdon, Aberdeen, Fallston, Forest Hill, Havre de Grace and Baltimore. We also install permanent roofline lighting.

How far in advance should I book event production?

Book as early as possible. For weddings, festivals and May–June graduation season, 2–6 months ahead is best. We can often handle short-notice corporate and community events too, so call 443-484-7118 to check availability.

What areas does Riley Music & Sound serve?

Harford County (Bel Air, Aberdeen, Edgewood, Havre de Grace, Abingdon, Joppa, Fallston, Forest Hill), Baltimore City, Baltimore County (Towson, Timonium, White Marsh, Perry Hall), Cecil County, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, and the greater Washington DC / DMV region.

Ready to plan your event? Call 443-484-7118 or email shaun@rileymusicandsound.com for a free quote.