“Hot August Night - Vegas", Rob Garrett's Tribute to Neil Diamond August 10, 2012

Neil Diamond has unquestionably been one of the most popular and successful figures in pop/rock music for over 45 years. In the last few years alone, Diamond has received long overdue recognition and respect from peers and critics, some who forsook him when he seemingly shifted his attention away from his rock roots and directed it towards writing and recording more of the shmaltzy MOR tunes in the late 1970’s/early 1980’s - songs that most of his huge fan base even loved him more for.
In the summer of 1971, Diamond elevated himself from pop superstar to rock demigod by playing seven sold-out nights at the famed Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to a rapturous reception. The following August, he returned for ten more sold-out shows. It was this engagement that spawned the iconic (double) multi-platinum album entitled “Hot August Night”, forever connecting Diamond to that particular venue and month.
This coming August 11th, the 71-year old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will return to the Greek Theater to perform the first of 5 (inconsecutive) concerts at the Greek Theater to commemorate the 40th anniversary of “Hot August Night”. Tickets for Diamond’s Greek Theater concerts run anywhere from $50 to $250 - assuming you are still able to purchase them at face value. However, if one is not able to attend any of the Diamond concerts, one might consider the option of going to see his #1 emulator.
On August 10th, ROB GARRETT - aka the “King of Diamonds”, will perform his third consecutive “Hot August Night- Vegas” show in the 500+ seat theater of the Cannery casino in homage to Diamond’s Greek Theater legacy. Tickets are very modestly priced at $10 - but good luck with that as Garrett’s shows always sell out and people line up hours in advance just to wait in line to get tickets.
Rob Garrett, whose physical and vocal resemblance to a "Jazz Singer" era Diamond is uncanny, has been a Las Vegas performer/resident for over 30 years. He has won awards (“Male Musical Tribute Act of the Year”) and accolades from critic’s (“Best tribute artist in the business”) performing his tribute in the USA as well as around the world since 1995.
Garrett credits Diamond as one of his 3 musical idols (along with Elvis & the Beatles) while growing up as a child in New York City. He has accumulated quite a following that attend and help sell out his shows with the same loyalty and fervor that the real Diamond has been accustomed to – on a smaller scale of course. Garrett performs his 90-minute show beginning at 8:00 pm with his 8-piece Vegas band which include Keith Neal (electric/acoustic guitar), Daryl Slade (bass), Steve Gerard (piano/keyboards), John Grieco (keyboards), Tony Cobb (percussion/acoustic guitar), Jeff Borree (drums), Christine Zellner (vocals), & Elisia Tutt (vocals) - who just so happens to be the daughter of Diamond’s longtime, renowned, drummer – Ron Tutt.
Footnote: Diamond actually finalizes his current tour with a Las Vegas concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 1st. Garrett will be in the audience watching his legendary alter ego for the 15th time.
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