Live Sound & Concert Audio
Professional line arrays, digital consoles, stage monitors, in-ears, and wireless microphone systems — with experienced front-of-house and monitor engineers who keep your show running smoothly.
Since 1987 · San Angelo, Texas · Serving Texas & Nationwide
Pro Audio, Lighting, Staging & Video
For Events That Demand the Best
Full-service live event production — concert sound, stage lighting, staging & truss, LED video walls, AV installations, and equipment repairs. From 50 guests to 50,000+.
39+Years in Business
50,000+Largest Crowds Served
Texas → NationwideLA to Nashville
One-Stop ShopSound · Light · Stage · Video
What We Do — Complete Production Services
Tradewind Sound is a true one-stop shop for professional live event production and AV integration. Every package is built around your event, your venue, and your budget.
Concert Lighting & Effects
Intelligent lighting, LED fixtures, moving heads, uplighting, truss systems, haze, and special effects that transform any venue into a professional entertainment environment.
Staging, Truss & Barricade
Portable and large-format concert stages, roof systems, risers, ADA access, crowd barricade, and rigging — installed safely by an experienced production crew, indoors or out.
LED Video Walls & Projection
Bright, high-resolution LED walls, projection screens, IMAG camera feeds, playback, and livestream integration for concerts, conferences, churches, and outdoor events.
AV Installation
Custom audio, video, and lighting system design and installation for churches, restaurants, nightclubs, schools, theaters, and businesses — built for reliability and ease of use.
Repairs & Backline
Professional equipment repair and service, plus tour-ready backline rentals: drum kits, guitar and bass amps, keyboards, DJ gear, mics, and stands. We also buy, sell, and trade gear.
Why Choose Tradewind Sound?
For decades, Tradewind Sound and Lighting has earned a reputation for dependable service, professional production quality, and experienced technical support for concerts, festivals, corporate events, church productions, rodeos, fairs, and touring acts.
From San Angelo and West Texas to Nashville and Los Angeles, our team understands what it takes to deliver smooth, professional events with reliable equipment and expert setup from start to finish.
- Decades of hands-on live production experience
- Industry-leading, professionally maintained equipment
- Complete turnkey packages — one call does it all
- Experienced engineers and technicians on every job
- Delivery, setup, operation, and teardown included
Our Story — Built on West Texas Grit
Tradewind Sound was founded by Brian Thomas in 1981 in San Angelo, Texas. What began as a passion for music and live sound — inspired by a musical family with ties to the hit song "Last Kiss" — quickly grew into one of the region's most respected production companies.
Today, Tradewind Sound is a nationally recognized production company known for professionalism, technical expertise, and dependable service. Our team includes some of the industry's most knowledgeable technicians, and we continually invest in the latest professional audio, lighting, video, and staging technology.
Whether your event is an intimate gathering of 50 people or a major concert production serving crowds of more than 50,000 — Tradewind Sound has the equipment, experience, and technical staff to make it a success.
Four Decades of Live Production History
We didn't just show up — we've been building West Texas stages since before some of our clients were born. Here's the road so far.
Production, sound & backline support for legends including
- Willie Nelson
- Chris LeDoux
- Creedence Clearwater Revisited
- 3 Doors Down
- Candlebox
- Queensrÿche
- Quiet Riot
- Ratt
- Winger
- Hellyeah
- Toadies
- Sparta
- Kevin Fowler
- Kumbia All Starz
…at venues and events across Texas: Dos Amigos, Graham Central Station Odessa, Midland Horseshoe Arena, Crudefest, Bubbapalooza, Ranch Jam, Fiesta West Texas, and more.
1981
Brian Thomas founds Tradewind Sound in San Angelo — a passion for live audio born from a musical family with ties to the hit "Last Kiss."
1987
Full-scale live event production begins. The systems get bigger, the shows get louder, and the reputation starts spreading past county lines.
1990s
The installation division takes off — churches, nightclubs, restaurants, and venues across West Texas get permanent Tradewind systems.
2001
Tradewindsound.com goes online in the dial-up era, backed by pro gear from EV, Tomcat, Bil-Jax, Wenger, and American DJ.
2004
Chris LeDoux plays under a Tradewind truss roof — one of the landmark outdoor country productions of the era.
2000s–2010s
Festival and arena era: Bubbapalooza, Crudefest, and national acts from Willie Nelson to Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Quiet Riot to 3 Doors Down.
Today
LED video walls, digital consoles, nationwide reach — same family business, same phone-answering, show-must-go-on service since day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Tradewind Sound provide?
Professional sound, lighting, staging, video production, AV installation, equipment repairs, and backline rentals for concerts, festivals, churches, corporate events, nightclubs, restaurants, fairs, rodeos, weddings, and private events throughout Texas and nationwide.
How long have you been in business?
Tradewind Sound was founded in 1981 and has provided professional live event production since 1987 — over three decades of experience.
What size events can you handle?
Everything from intimate gatherings of 50 people to major concert productions serving more than 50,000 attendees.
Do you provide staging for outdoor events?
Yes. We offer portable stage rentals, roof systems, truss structures, and barricade for outdoor concerts, festivals, fairs, rodeos, and community events.
Do you install systems for churches and businesses?
Yes. Our installation division designs and installs permanent audio, video, and lighting systems for churches, restaurants, nightclubs, schools, theaters, and commercial venues.
What's included with production rentals?
Depending on your needs: delivery, setup, live operation, teardown, technical support, and experienced production staff.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as possible — popular dates fill fast, especially spring through fall. Send us your date below and we'll confirm availability.
Let's Build Your Event
Tell us what you need — the more detail you give, the faster and more accurate your quote. Prefer to talk? Call (325) 374-7299.