Star of Billy Joel's Broadway Hit, "Movin' Out", to Headline Vineyards by the Viaduct in Nicholson

NICHOLSON, Pa. - May 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Wade Preston, star of Billy Joel’s Broadway hit “Movin’ Out” is set to headline this year’s “Vineyards by the Viaduct” Wine Festival to benefit the Nicholson Volunteer Fire Company. Preston brings a no-holds barred Billy Joel style show to the Fire Company Grounds just off Route 92, Park Street in Nicholson, PA for this one day wine sampling event, Saturday May 11th, 2013 (Noon until 6PM).   Preston starred for the full three and a half year Broadway run as the Piano Man, he has also often guested on both off-broadway tours.  Preston has another job as well, a stand in or stunt double you may say for Billy Joel when rehearsals of Joel’s band are required.  In addition to his work with Joel, Preston has his own collection of original music.  Preston will be joined by Northeast PA’s premiere Southern Rock band, Mace In Dickson for Vineyards by the Viaduct.  Mace In Dickson will serve as Preston’s backup band and provide the entertainment for the remainder of the afternoon.  
In addition to big city quality entertainment, Vineyards by the Viaduct offers attendees the chance to sample over 80 wines from eight different PA wineries.  The festival will offer tastes from the Endless Mountains including the Nimble Hill Vineyard and Winery, Grovedale Winery and Vineyard, the Hidden Creek Winery and Antler Ridge along with Lackawanna County’s Maiolatesi’s Wine Cellars and the Ferrone Family Winery, plus two Buck’s County Wineries: Sand Castle and Peace Valley.  

Food is certain to be another highlight of the day. Ma Greenley’s BBQ will offer pork barbecue sandwiches and other specialties.  The Hotel Altmont promises homemade Seafood Bisque and Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.   Other food vendors include Stacey’s Place with crab cakes and Mr. Rick’s Pretzels with sandwiches made on pretzel buns, plus the Nicholson Fire Company will offer their own potato pancakes.

Jewelry, fine art, photography, handmade wood crafts and other specialty vendors will help make the day complete.  Those attending the event are sure to find an array of unique items including regional produced food products along with hand designed crafts, paintings, painted glass, wine related merchandise and much more.  

Tickets for the Nicholson Volunteer Fire Company’s fourth annual “Vineyards by the Viaduct” Wine Festival are now on sale and can be purchased on-line at www.nicholsonfireco.com, along with all locations of Peoples Neighborhood Bank, Lochen and Chase, PC, the Office Bar & Grill, Francine Kiryluk’s Hair Studio, and the Nimble Hill Wine Tasting Room.  Advanced tickets are only $15.  Designated Driver Tickets are just $5.   Commemorative Wine Glasses will be given to the first 1300 people through the gates on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at the Carnival Grounds, Park Avenue, just off route 92, in Nicholson, PA. Tickets at the gate will be $25.  The event is being held rain or shine.          

One hundred percent of the proceeds of this event go to the Nicholson Fire Company. Vineyards by the Viaduct is sponsored by businesses committed to the area including Southwestern Energy,  Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, and Lochen and Chase PC as well as Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLC.