Emily Wade Adams

Anything is possible! With my extensive network of professional musicians (who've played with everyone from the Dap-Kings to Lou Rawls to Nancy Wilson), I can put together the sound and vibe you're looking for - even if you're not 100% sure how to describe it yet. I'll work with you to determine the best configuration and song selection for your event, and will always dress the part. I've done all types of events and I'm organized, professional, and experienced.

Born into a family that spent Sundays blasting soul music instead of going to church, Emily auditioned for her first musical at age 3, started piano lessons at 4, and danced from the time she could walk.

At Wake Forest University, Emily was a Presidential Scholar for Distinguished Achievement in Voice. After college, she headed to San Francisco, where she performed with Ray of Light Theatre as Mrs. Walker in The Who's Tommy, Shawntel in Jerry Springer: The Opera, Marty in Grease (starring Beth Behrs), and in her own cabaret tribute to Amy Winehouse, Love is Blind. She was a member of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, and even serenaded Francis Ford Coppola at his birthday party!

Emily co-founded and led the swing band The Cosmo Alleycats, with whom she performed at The Fillmore's Poster Room Lounge, Yoshi's Lounge, the Boom Boom Room, Sausalito Jazz & Blues by the Bay, and the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. Their album, The Late, Late Show, was recorded at San Francisco’s legendary Hyde Street Studio C, made famous by artists like the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Janis Joplin.

Since returning to the East Coast in 2014, Emily has appeared at 54 Below in Manhattan, Ian Hendrickson-Smith’s Uncle Cheef, the Spire Center in Plymouth, Cotuit Center for the Arts, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, and as a featured performer with the Cape Cod Symphony. She writes and records original soul/pop/rock music as Betty Jane, and together with saxophonist Justin Flynn, she leads The Café Society, a New York City-based jazz quintet. Emily also does session work for a variety of individuals and studios.

Outside of music, Emily volunteers to support animal welfare, and mentors with the Norwalk Mentor Program. In addition, she's a certified nutritionist & a RYT-200 yoga teacher.

This all depends on the scope of your project and your venue, but at a minimum, we'll need access to outlets for our PA. Emily Wade Adams (ARTIST) will supply instruments, amps, PA, mixers, mics. If your venue has an existing sound system and/or backline, let's discuss.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of 2 SEPARATE wall outlets.

SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTIST: Floor space with approximate dimensions of 16' wide x 12' deep shall be made available for the band -- band will set-up as compactly as possible & to take appropriate measures to maintain a comfortable volume level.

You (PURCHASER) agree to furnish and pay for at your own expense on the date and at the time of the above-mentioned performance(s) all that is necessary for the proper presentation of the engagement(s), including without limitation [a] suitable theater, hall, or auditorium, well-heated, ventilated, lighted, clean and in good order; a clean, secure, locked room for storage of equipment cases; staging; all necessary electricians; all licenses (including musical performing rights licenses); security; and [b] all taxes other than income taxes.

In the event that this engagement will be held outdoors under a tent, the area immediately surrounding ARTIST must be well-heated, ventilated, clean, lighted and in good order with protective side flaps in case of inclement weather. PURCHASER agrees to furnish ample staging, a platform or a hard, flat, wooden surface on which the band will perform in accordance with ARTIST's size requirements and specifications, a dedicated, ample power supply in accordance with ARTIST's electrical requirements, all necessary electricians, all licenses (including musical performing rights licenses) and a clean, secure, locked dressing room.