Born and raised in Perth, ON, Wade is known all over the Ottawa Valley and beyond as a multi-instrumentalist and singer.  He is most recognized as a versatile fiddle player bringing new sounds into all genres of music, not just traditional fiddle.  With a true passion for music and creativity, Wade enjoys performing and writing all styles of music. From country to bluegrass, rock to contemporary, celtic to folk, and everything in between, you will find him enjoying every second.  Besides fiddle, Wade also plays acoustic and lead guitar, mandolin, bass, and sings lead and harmony vocals.

Wade’s first recordings as a composer can be found on his CD “Sounds Like Home”.  It features original instrumental pieces of various styles using the fiddle as the lead instrument.  It is available for sale on iTunes and Amazon.

Experienced in all types of venues, Wade has performed with an ever-growing list of artists.  You may have seen him perform with Johnny Reid, Grand Ole Opry member Stonewall Jackson, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame members Barry and Tracy Brown, Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame member Gail Gavan, Brea Lawrenson, DW James, Jay Aymar, Jeff Callery, and many more.  He has been a part of opening acts for Kix Brooks, Tom Cochrane, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissell, Blue Rodeo, Sammy Kershaw, Michelle Wright, Jason McCoy, Paul Brandt,  …. the list goes on.

As well as a busy schedule of performances, Wade is pleased to offer fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and bass guitar lessons in the Perth, ON region.  Feel free to contact him for private lessons for students ages 8 through adult.  Lessons may also be available at selected public schools for children.  Contact Wade to see how this may be possible for your child.