Strumbin’ and Scanin’: Why Printer Leasing is the Secret Headliner of the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival

Get ready to rosin up your bows and dust off those dancing shoes! The 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is returning to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on April 17–18, 2026. Hosted by the legendary Ken & Brad Kolodner, this weekend is a deep dive into the heart of Appalachian and roots music, featuring incredible artists like Rhiannon Giddens, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, and many more.

While the focus is on the banjos and the waterfront views, there’s a silent partner working behind the scenes to keep the rhythm of the event steady: Printer Leasing. You might ask, “Why does a folk music festival need a high-tech printer lease?” It turns out that keeping an event of this scale “old timey” requires some very modern logistics.

1. Real-Time Schedule Harmony

With three stages, workshops, and spontaneous jams, the festival schedule is a living, breathing experience.

  • The Need: When a workshop location shifts or a jam session moves to the pavilion to catch the spring breeze, organizers need to update the itinerary instantly.
  • The Leasing Advantage: A leased Multifunction Printer (MFP) on-site allows organizers to print revised schedules in seconds, ensuring no fan misses a beat.

2. Sheet Music & Workshop Handouts

One of the best parts of the Baltimore Old Time Fest is the interactive workshops. Whether you’re learning old-time fiddle basics or complex banjo rolls, having a physical handout is vital for learners.

  • The Need: Printing hundreds of pages of tablature and lyrics on demand.
  • The Leasing Advantage: Leasing professional equipment is more cost-effective than buying a machine you’ll rarely use. Plus, you get crisp, professional quality that makes those musical notes easy to read.

3. Last-Minute Registration & Credentials

Even with weekend passes often selling out, there’s always a flurry of activity at the gate—from press kits for local journalists to badges for unexpected guest performers.

  • The Need: Printing secure, high-quality badges and registration forms for walk-ins and families.
  • The Leasing Advantage: Many leasing agreements include technical support and maintenance. If a paper jam happens right as a line forms at the BMI entrance, a dedicated support team ensures the music—and the line—keeps moving.

Join Us in April!

Experience the square dancing, waterfront jams, and community spirit at the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival. Grab your tickets, bring your instrument, and rest easy knowing that behind every great performance is a perfectly printed program.

Call (410) 220-5299 today to discover how we can set up the perfect MFP connectivity solution for your office.