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Diamonds & Martinis: the Neil Diamond/Vegas Re

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Hello, everyone... my name's Eric, and I'm a Neil Diamond Tribute Artist.

Whether you're 25 or 85 years of age, everyone knows and can sing along to at least one Neil Diamond song. I've seen this during countless performances of my Neil Tribute -- whether I'm singing at some hip and trendy bar downtown or playing a courtyard picnic at a nursing home, there is continually and consistently an excellent response. And why is this? It is because, simply put, Neil Diamond is one of America's greatest songwriters, of this or any generation.

I know I sound like a quote from the movie Saving Silverman, but it's the truth. He has sold millions upon millions of records by putting his words, music, heart and soul out there for everyone to hear. I am by no means a fanatic; I just know good music when I hear it.

About six years ago, I was singing karaoke with a friend of mine ( Alan Hart , who happens to be a pretty good Elvis impersonator). After deciding to mess around with "Cracklin' Rosie" a little bit, he quickly informed me I sounded like Neil Diamond and that I "had to do this". Now, truth be told, it was after smoking half a pack of cigarettes and drinking a six pack... but I digress.

I had been a singer for years in various bands in Milwaukee, both cover and original, and I thought doing something like this would be a welcome change. Before you knew it, I was buying sparkly shirts for myself and opening up for him at bars and clubs in New Berlin and West Allis, WI. Eventually we began billing ourselves as FOREVER IN BLUE SUEDE .

I am currently performing with my good friend Mr. JIM BEST , who does a unique and entertaining Las Vegas-style Revue , focusing on the songs of Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/19/2007
Band Website: http://www.ericdiamondproductions.com
Band Members: Eric B. Ebert , aka "Eric Diamond"
Jim Best as "The Crooner"

What Neil Diamond Song Are You?
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Influences: ERIC: Although I have been a rock singer for many years and have MANY influences, I would not be able to do what I do right now if it weren't for one man. NEIL! NEIL! NEIL!
JIM: Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Tony Orlando... in other words... VEGAS, BABY!!!
Sounds Like: ERIC: Neil Diamond
JIM: The Crooner he was born to be...

NEIL DIAMOND lyrics
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Going out of business... the current state of affairs

Ladies and gentlemen... it is with sadness and a growing fear of an uncertain future for all Americans that I post this.  As of this afternoon, J. Roberts' Porterhouse (800 W Layton Ave, Milwauk...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:55:00 GMT

"...one of our most popular entertainment offerings..."

Eric and Jim's Neil Diamond Tribute and Vegas Revue has been one of our most popular entertainment offerings.  As a hospitality business operator, it is hard to judge the value of live music.&nbs...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:24:00 GMT

"... I love you, Neil!"

"Eric and Jim are great at gett'n the bar revved up, it's great to see Mothers singing along w/ daughters, bar staff singing with patrons.  I've found groups to book birthday parties & compan...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:49:00 GMT

Check out this event: New Years Eve Party 2008

Hosted By: Neil Diamond Tribute and Las Vegas RevueWhen: Monday Dec 31, 2007Open Bar: 6:30 PMDinner: 7:30 PM Showtime: 9:00 PM Where: The Porterhouse800 W Layton AveMilwaukee, Wisconsin 53221United St...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:11:00 GMT

"...you closed your eyes for 20 seconds and honestly thought it was Neil Diamond..."

"WOW what a performance by Eric, you closed your eyes for 20 seconds and honestly thought it was Neil Diamond.  Our crowd had so much fun with Jim and Eric, they both bring a high energy of entge...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:08:00 GMT

&we look forward to every performance..."

"&[we] look forward to every performance of the `Tribute to Neil Diamond and Las Vegas Revue'& Eric and Jim bring such a lively crowd.  The diversity of Neil Diamond and Las Vegas pleases if not ...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:15:00 GMT

"...sounds more like Neil Diamond than Neil Diamond..."

"Wonderful job, sounds more like Neil Diamond than Neil Diamond.  Reacts with the crowd in a beautiful way.  Will hire him again because he is well worth it." - Robert Krause, owner Robert's...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:41:00 GMT

Testimonials...

Although I may change my mind at any given time, I thought it would be nice to use the blog space on myspace for some of our Testimonials from some satisfied "customers" -- bar, club and restaurant ow...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:37:00 GMT