Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Weddings Are A Good Venue For A Neil Diamond Tribute Band

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.

Great musicians always know the entire suite of songs from a favorite entertainer. Tribute artists also know the ins and outs of the personality, the nuances of movement and fashion which bring the character to life. But, knowing the full repertoire of songs is of paramount importance.

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.

True tribute artists will know all of diamond's mannerisms, personal jokes and styles; posture, colors, stance and ways of singing. They will have studied him closely. The point of the tribute is to honor the man and the music. In the case of this artist, who is not yet dead, his life can be honored in very real ways and keep up with his career. The music, the star quality, the wonderful aura of the person all come through in the act.

In the case of diamond, they will also be pressed to buy and have made beautiful beaded shirts which were his signature. They will need to know this hall of fame personality's every habit, how he walks, talks, sighs, smiles.

One's favorite star deserves a great homage. The element of hype is critical in creating that sense that the subject is real. Answering autobiographical questions and knowing all kinds of material about him and his life become paramount. And, this particular star is complex. He was married and divorced 3 times. He has loved, traveled, worked and toured all over the globe. He is one of America's most talented.

Any ensemble dedicated to this man's career should know much about his recent work, tours, songs, albums. He is still working. He is not dead yet. It is hard to know all about the ins and outs of a working star's fame, but this continuing popularity should make the band successful. Few people can afford to hire a big star, therefore they will love to have a real fake.

The most famous tunes will be requested over and over again. Lesser songs will surprise the band. They must all be practiced. A working knowledge of his complete oeuvre is essential to the success of the musicians in their impersonation and what they can charge. Those hiring will frequently do so on the basis of what is known and can be played.

It would be one purpose of the Neil Diamond tribute band to generate fan frenzy, entice the hearts of middle-aged men and women in love with this fabulous artist, and to stir those hearts to dance, sing, and remember. Therefore, it is a particularly good place to hire such an act, when planning a wedding, as all sorts, young and old will have something to enjoy.




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