Wade’s World

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NASA's #InSightLander just landed on #Mars. Textbook landing. Just remarkable. Congratulations #NASA! #spaceexploration #astronomy #nasa #breakoutthechampagne #flawless (at NASA InSight) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqAMihnTgS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x26fgjzdmzr3

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Playing a #solo gig at The #Stonehouse in #Carbondale, #PA, #Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 4pm. I’ve only played this venue with the new #WadePrestonBand before, so this will be my first solo #gig there. The #WadePreston Band will be back next time, promise! #NoCover, really nice peeps and amazing food. Their chef is remarkable. Tavern style food like you’ve never had before - a great choice for Sunday dinner, drinks and #entertainment. Hope to see you there! #HappyThanksgiving y’all! 🦃🍁🍗 #piano #keyboard #soundslikewade #maniacalboogie #original #RainInTheWoods #ScreamJeannine #Broken #soloconcert #montage8 #yamahamontage8 #shuresuper55 (at The Stonehouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqbXLStHzh_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1os2vm3wevija

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I had a wonderful time performing with these talented peeps at the BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT event at the Stroudsmoor in Stroudsburg, PA, Sunday, November 11, 2018. From L to R, brilliant pianist #EugeneGwozdz, #AltonFitzgeraldWhite, #JonPeterson, #LisaHoward, #LanaGordon, #StephenDeAngles (the guy who puts these shows together), and me. Thanks again for these experiences, Stephen. Always a lovely time and extraordinary stars of the stage to hang with and learn from. Also a shout out to the Just Around the Corner teen theatre group (justaroundthecornerproductions.com). Great job guys! Thanks also to Skip, Mike and Rich! Thank you all! #broadwayspotlight #broadway #humbling @stephendeangelis @alton2459 @lanajeangordon @lisahowardnyc @eugiestars @_jonpeterson @justaroundthecornerproductions #justaroundthecornerproductuons #casioprivia560 #shuresuper55 #eugenerocks #godblessthepianotuner (at Stroudsmoor Country Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIeiWdniV-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15zeyk5rcb5sy

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#tbt #omg Somewhere between 1990 and ‘92, performing my solo show at #BlndMelons in Pacific Beach, CA (note the tee-shirt, it was for the venue, not the band), with the #Roland #sh101 mobile monophonic #synthsizer that I ran with wirelessly about the venue and even outside - btw, that’s the only keyboard I didn’t give away as newer technology became available. My #soloconcerts are a little different these days lol. But, this same synth may make an appearance with the Wade Preston Band (version 2.0) one of these nights. Blind Melon’s is now called 710 Beach Club and is still owned by the same guy, who was kind enough to give me this photograph. I didn’t realize I was old enough to be sepia ... jeez. #sepia? #RD1000 #D50 #AlesisHR16 #AlesisSR16 #AlesisMMT8 #itwasthenineties #pacificbeach #lowsparkofhighheeledboys #soloconcert #piano #keyboard #keyboards #keyboardsolo #mycaliforniadays #fondmemories #icantrecall (at Blind Melons) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8BGTDnMrA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=157l2o3758bw5

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My contribution to the good people volunteering at the polls ... note they are “Bipartisan Doughnuts.” There are some things we can all agree on ... #vote #vote2019 #votetoday #voted #makeamericakindagain #bipartisandoughnuts (at Factoryville, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2uB4sH1lf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aqt8oxmdhtk3

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The Wade Preston Band will ‘have at it’ at #Arlo’s in Union-Dale, PA (seen here from space), Sunday, November 4, 2018 @ 4pm. A pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. #JonVentre on bass and #SteveKurilla on drums. Gonna try to get some more #original material to you, as well as the ever expanding band repertoire ... no cover, tavern style food and drink, relaxed vibe - way, way out in the country #wpb #WadePrestonBand #keyboardist #montage8 #yamahamontage8 #ShureSuper55 #soundslikeWade #maniacalboogie #getbettersteve #ahchoo #wadepreston #nepamusicscene #livemusic #livemusicrocks (at arlo's tavern) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQPkCBBmkS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xdlp0ux52jcd

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The newly formed Wade Preston Band will play it’s second show ever at the Stonehouse in Carbondale, PA, Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 7pm. No cover, awesome food and really nice peeps. Steve Kurilla on drums, Jon Ventre on bass and flying lessons. The part of Wade will be played by #Wade... Come on down if ya can. We’re gonna have a blast, and seriously, the grub is fantastic! Thanks to Joe Munley and Rob Minor for this gig! #WPB #Stonehouse #nepamusic #livemusicrocks #stevekurilla #jonventre #wadepreston #wadeprestonband #montage8 #yamahamontage8 #shuresuper55 #original #piano (at The Stonehouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBdAUxgemN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=frrbve71b7nz

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Hmmm ... wondering what the good people of #Cortland, NY may want to hear tomorrow (10/13/18 Cortland Repertory Theatre 7:30pm) I’ve put together quite the alternative set list to keep things fresh and a little different from last year ... but, you got any requests? I mean, besides #PianoMan ? #yesillplaypianoman #CortlandRepertoryTheatre #CortlandNY #cortlandnymusic #soundslikewade #maniacalboogie #solo #soloconcert #soloconcerts #piano #montage8 #yamahamontage8 #shuresuper55 #singersongwriter #original #originals #billyjoel #eltonjohn #request #requests #whatswiththecreasedforehead #broken #downinflames #raininthewoods #screamjeannine #livemusicrocks (at Cortland Repertory Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo2ZkwhANub/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17qu2eq2tcfc6

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It will be a privilege to play the Cortland Repertory Theatre again this Saturday., October 13, 2018 7:30pm Love this place - great room, great sound, really nice peeps - all the things I love when doing a solo concert in a theater. Love #Cortland! Thanks for having me back! Can’t wait! https://www.cortlandrep.org/events/wade-preston/ for tickets and details. #cortlandrepertorytheatre #cortlandny #solo #soloconcert #soloconcerts #piano #keyboards #montage8 #yamahamontage8 #singersongwriter #soundslikewade #maniacalboogie #billyjoel #eltonjohn #original #whatdoyouwannahear #whatdoyouwanttohear (at Cortland Repertory Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxJvWeAxLe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=keykjhpr6mcg

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Robbie Walsh and Tony will be playing at the harvest festival at #WoodWinery in Madison Township, PA along with a #solo performance by me. They probably will go on first and then I’ll play, but I suspect there may be some sitting in going on ... Starts at noon - no cover - beautiful outdoor venue - very sweet peeps and of course lots of #wine, food and other beverages. Always a lovely time. Come on down! #soloconcert #piano #soundslikewade #singersongwriter #maniacalboogie #whatdoyouwannahear #whatdoyouwanttohear #anythingiwant (at Wood Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bomx5KjAJs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11098x9dvgwql

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The original Wade Preston Band plays Forgive Yourself for the first time in over two decades, and dare I say, I think we sound pretty good! @christopellani on drums and #JohnMeadows on bass. The #710BeachClub in #PacificBeach CA used to be called #BlindMelons and it was one of the main places I played throughout the early 90’s, solo and with the band. Crazy days, those were. Playing there again solo today at 4pm and no doubt there will be more videos. #WadePrestonBand #WadePreston #piano #maniacalboogie #soundslikewade #solo #soloconcerts #raininthewoods #originalmusic #newcd #compilation #guestbook #casiopx560 #debsaysishouldbuyanrv (at 710 Beach Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUfSpzAOLR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=191kc4oncrt2g

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Looking forward to this unique “House Concert” Saturday Sept 22 at MY BACK PORCH...16431 Illinois Court, Torrance California. South Bay’s long time favs Andy and Renee will start the evening followed by my first time playing in the South Bay in over 16 years. It’s going to be a great reunion of sorts. SoCA was my home from 1984 until B’way whisked me away in 2002. Get your tickets at www.andyandrenee.com or send Maddie 310-753-5799 a message. Hope to see you there! #planethermosa #solo #soloconcert #casio560 #maniacleboogie @andyandrenee (at Hermosa Beach Pier) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9YpssAxnQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=izr7h15jhrra

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I am playing a #solo #concert this eve, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Jones Beach Bandshell (not the amphitheatre, but maybe someday lol). It wasn’t certain that the weather would behave, but as it turns out, it’s going to be a lovely night for an outdoor show. It’s being advertised as a #BillyJoel tribute, and yes, I will give you a healthy dose of Billy, but I will be doing other stuff, too. Mixin’ up a bit. Local favorite Ryan Chernin will open at 8pm, and I am supposed to go on around 8:45 or so. I grew up in #MassapequaPark, yet I so rarely get to play #LongIsland - so I am excited to play for y’all. Come on down if ya can. It’s the season finale, and it’s free! #jonesbeach #outdoorconcert #soloconcert #soundslikewade #solowade #piano #pianoman #maniacalboogie #movinout #yamahamontage8 #montage8 #RyanChernin #LongIslandRocks #livemusicrocks #LongIslandMusicScene #boogieonthebeach #pleasedontrain (at Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMJ0gig9Rt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b13bfyketlmj

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The new #NEPA version of the #WadePrestonBand will be #debuting tomorrow, Aug 30 at 7pm (originally we said 8pm, sorry - check out FB event pages) at the new #Stonehouse in #Carbondale, PA. Bassist #JonVentre and drummer #SteveKurilla are joining me in this endeavor, spearheaded by Joe Munley with his endless research and enthusiasm. We’ll be doing some newer and some classic material from a number of different genres, along with some of the #Billy and #Elton and maniacal instrumentals I’m known for, and maybe even an #original here or there. With the vast amount of material available to us, we’re trying to get something in there for everybody. I had a very #eclectic three piece #WPB in #SouthernCA for many years, and hadn’t revisited the concept since I came east and started doing #Broadway. Thanks to Joe’s relentless enthusiasm and two very fine #musicians, we’re gonna give it a whirl. Come on down if ya can. I’m really looking forward to this. And thank you again, Joe, Jon and Steve. #nepamusicscene #wadepreston #soundslikewade #maniacalboogie #piano #pianoman #keyboards #montage8 #yamahamontage8 #igotmyhaircut (at The Stonehouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnE45IugNvD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pbt46kfkz2pk

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Wade solo (sorta) at Gin’s in Factoryville, PA tomorrow, Aug 23, 2018 @ 7pm. Rumor has it that Kevin Conway, Dave “Mace” Maciac and Jamie Van Wert will be sitting in ... Always a blast, no cover, great peeps. C’mon down if ya can! #gins #bigdaddy #nepamusicscene #solo #piano #pianoman #soundslikewade #maniacalboogie #lovethisplace #screamjeannine #icanhearagain #what (at Gin's Tavern) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmya8CWAkFU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pkso07c90wb9

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I hear music in my head all the time. It comes in handy when I need to practice something and don’t have access to a piano. Sounds a little psychotic, I know, but it’s true. Been that way my whole life. But sometimes, it’s just plain funny. I woke up in Atlantic City this morning with @jamesbarbournow singing “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” in my head. I only know the first four lines, so it’s kinda been on loop. But what a beautiful voice, even if he’s a gazillion miles away. Thanks James. Ya put a smile on my face without even tryin’ this mornin’ ... Now, where is that bell hop? #myboybill #oklahoma #phantomoftheopera #bigshot #michaeldelguidice #chuckburgi #chicksdigscarpulla #tommybyrnes #happybirthdaychuck #doesthemusicinyourheadevergettooloud #yes #beautifulview (at Resorts Casino Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlUjamgeQV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r2jk608v1btq

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Looks like tonight’s #solo #concert at the Moscow County Street Fair is still on, #rainorshine, tents for me and about two hundred people, I am told. I have a specific address now, too: 123 Van Brunt Street Moscow, PA 18444 I go on at 7pm. Tell Mom I love her if I get electrocuted ... #soloconcert #piano #montage8 #soundslikewade #maniacalboogie #raininthewoods #conductmusicnothumansconductingelectricity #zap-bye! (at Moscow, Pennsylvania)