Joel

Tulsa resident, singer-songwriter, Joel Wade, nears the completion of his sophmore record, "Truth"- Summer of 2009. A Vancouver, British Columbia native, Joel cut his first record at sixteen years old with west coast rock band Stallion Thumrock. Recording at A&M studios in Hollywood, he worked with Grammy Award Winning Engineer/Producer Tommy Vicari. Singing, writing and playing guitar and bass since childhood, Joel has performed and co-produced numerous recording sessions with world renowned musicians including Ringo Starr, Harry Neilson, Ric Emmett, Billy Osborne, David Foster, Jim Vallance and Bob Rock. Working with his brother Brett Wade, the Wade Brothers album, released on CBS Records in Canada, gaurnered two top ten hits. Following CBS Records, Joel signed an international songwriting deal with BMG Toronto. His family roots run deep in music, going back to his great uncle, opera tenor Jussi Bjeorling. Bjeorling is considered by many to be the greatest operatic tenors of all time. Influenced by a wide range of artists from Stevie Wonder to Joni Mitchell, the warm and soulful sound of his voice captures everyone who hears it. Joel owns & operates Blue House Media, recording studio & video production company in Tulsa, Oklahoma.You can hear unmastered mixes of -"Someon'e Waiting" & "Promises" from his upcoming release.