Billy Joel backup Preston returns to Harmony

Posted 8/21/12

HAWLEY, PA — Wade Preston, Billy Joel’s back-up, returns for two shows in one night at Harmony Presents on Saturday, July 30 in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill.

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Billy Joel backup Preston returns to Harmony

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HAWLEY, PA — Wade Preston, Billy Joel’s back-up, returns for two shows in one night at Harmony Presents on Saturday, July 30 in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill.

“It’s not often a man can sit in front of a piano and command full attention. Wade Preston’s dexterity alone is enough to drop a stadium full of jaws, but you don’t need to go to a stadium to experience the awe,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents.

Preston is probably best known for his role as the piano man in Billy Joel’s Broadway hit “Movin’ Out,” in which he was an original cast member. When rehearsals of the Billy Joel band are required, Billy hires Wade as his stand in, according to Carletti.

Show times are at 5:30 and 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $20 to $23, and can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. Cocoon caters wine, beer, snacks and mixed drinks on site at the shows. For more information call 570/588-8077.

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