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Wade McVey, more commonly known as "Barefoot Wade", has played well over 1000 shows in his career. He regularly travels from West Virginia to Key West and the Caribbean doing energetic shows and entertaining diverse crowds. He has released two full albums independently, and has had countless magazine and newspaper articles written about him as well as several radio and television interviews. He is also currently recording shows for an upcoming live album.

Musical Diversity

The barefoot musician has best been described as a "One-Man-Caribbean-Jam-Band". On stage, Wade employs the use of Acoustic and Electric guitars, Bass guitars, Steel Drum, lots of various Percussion, Keyboards, and Kazoos. He is able to play these instruments simultaneously through a process known as "Loop Sampling". This gives the aural illusion that there is more than one musician jamming on stage. His musical style combines elements of Reggae, Rock, Americana and Comedic Country blended into his own original sound.

Sharing the Stage

Barefoot Wade has opened up for a wide range of national acts. Some of these include David Allan Coe, Molly Hatchet, beach bands like The Band of OZ and Embers, along with several of the bigger jam bands like Lotus, Ekoostic Hookah, DJ Williams Project, Purple Schoolbus and the side bands of String Cheese Incident and The Disco Biscuits. Entertaining a crowd comes naturally to him and he always manages to make the audience feel that they are an important part of the performance as well.

Staying Busy!

Wade spends most of his time on the road promoting himself and doing the job of a manager, booking agent, and performer. He enjoys traveling and is always looking to play any city, state or country that he has never played in before. He has a strong sense of adventure, a good work ethic, and a laidback attitude that makes him a pleasure to work with. He regularly plays festivals, beach bars, college parties, fun restaurants and occasionally country bars and parties for motorcycle clubs.

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