The Neil Diamond Tribute Band Will Be A Phenomenon For Wedding Guests

By Alyce Powell


Even the dullest of events needs something like music. When strangers of all ages and tastes mingle together it can be rough selecting for a wide variety of likes and dislikes. One special quality of a Neil Diamond tribute band is that his music genuinely transcends all categories and many many people enjoy it. Its perfect even for a corporate retreat dance where many kinds of people need to loosen up and get to know each other. Memories will live on with this music.

A good set of musicians will know all of his many songs and all of their nuances. This is way more important than the impersonation although that's important, too. His songs span several decades and appeal to a wide audience.

Diamond is surely one of America's legendary songsters and a most talented, universally admired, popular performers. He bridges country, western, rock and blues with a hint of lounge and surely his covers are done universally. All kinds of people are his fans. Thus, this variety in audience assures the participating ensemble of multiple marketing strategies and options for performance.

Artists working in tribute art should know all of their personalities jokes and styles, modes of address, likes and dislikes, ways of standing, singing, dancing on stage. They will need to have studied him closely and meticulously to copy him exactly and will have to invest time in Neil's current career, tours, and new albums as well. All of his famed attributes must come through on the stage.

The lead singer, impersonator, will be required to wear the signature beaded cowboy shirts that the man is known for having had designed. He will also want to know how this particular, award-winning artist moves, interacts, organizes himself; shows emotion on stage.

A truly admirable homage to one's favorite star will also include the element of hype in the form of press interviews impersonating the subject, answering questions, therefore knowing all kinds of biographical material about him and his life. There is a lot on this particular star. Neil is a big deal, well loved, traveled, and arguably one of America's most talented song writers. His love of music, travel, guitars, and fame is unquestionable and very complex.

Those dedicated to rocking the house with this man's music must know all the recent albums as well as past history of song making. His popularity and fame make him an easy target for requests and that means business and tips. The band could become successful if it knows enough songs by the artist to respond in full. Not many can afford to get the real thing for a birthday or even a gala fundraiser.

The best songs would have to be played over and over and any new songs that are recent would have to be practiced. Thus a working knowledge of the subject is essential. There will be numerous requests and those hiring this kind of act will instruct as to what they want to be played.

Creating an imitative act, after all is one way to capitalize on fan frenzy and it must be done to the delight of those fans who also will know the artist inside and out. They want to believe in the copy. They want him to enhance the mood of the event or in the case of marrying couples, to carry out their fantasy. Thus, a Neil Diamond tribute band can be just the happily popularly adored entertainment that guests of all kinds will enjoy.




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