Rare Cut

Peoria, AZ

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Travels up to 150 miles

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Overview

Neil Diamond Review.
Not an Impersonation but an Interpretation.

Would you like Neil for your next event?

Maybe his voice?

How about this...

Close your eyes, listen, and believe!

I am JR LaPorte, and I have been told for so long that I sound like the legendary Neil Diamond that I finally decided to market my talent. No, I do not look like Neil. And the only illusion I intend to present is in your mind's eye. So if you're a diehard Neil Diamond fan, and you would like a bit of his essence at your next event. I would be very happy to bring that to you and your guests.


Reviews

1 review

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John R.

March 28, 2022

Better than a tribute artist.

His catch phrase "Not an Impersonation, but an Interpretation", sums up his show quite nicely. On many of his numbers he shares a bit of history, and/or knowledge of the song, thereby providing the audience with a little better insight to what the lyrics are supposed to convey; and has an talent to present each as we remember them. With the slightest use of eye-contact, he can collectively pull the audience in to each selection and make each member believe he's singing only to them. Finally. Does he sound like the legendary Neil Diamond? Go listen for yourself. then comeback to write your review.

Hired as: Sound-Alike

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 45 - 120 minutes

What to expect

Better to say what "NOT" to expect. While many say I sound like Neil Diamond, I don't look like him nor do I attempt to. As you see me in my promo and my pictures. No illusions except for the one I plan to project to your mind's eye.

About

Would you like Neil for your next event?

Maybe his voice?

How about this...

Close your eyes, listen, and believe!

I am JR LaPorte, and I have been told for so long that I sound like the legendary Neil Diamond that I finally decided to market my talent. No, I do not look like Neil. And the only illusion I intend to present is in your mind's eye. So if you're a diehard Neil Diamond fan, and you would like a bit of his essence at your next event. I would be very happy to bring that to you and your guests.

Additional booking notes

Require a two-hour set up and sound check time. Prefer to set up early in the day to have time to wind down prior to performance.

Set list

Solitary Man 1966
Cherry, Cherry 1966
Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon 1967
Thank The Lord For The Night Time 1967
Kentucky Woman 1967
Red, Red Wine 1968
Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show 1969
Sweet Caroline 1969
Holly Holy 1969
Shilo 1970
And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind 1970
Cracklin’ Rosie 1970
He Ain't Heavy 1970
Done Too Soon 1971
Stones 1971
Song Sung Blue 1972
Play Me 1972
Morningside 1973
Longfellow Serenade 1974
If You Know What I Mean 1976
Beautiful Noise 1976
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers 1978
Forever In Blue Jeans 1979
September Morn 1979
Love On The Rocks 1980
Hello Again 1981
America (Coming To…) 1981
The Story Of My Life 1986
I Am…I Said 1971

Influences and inspiration

Neil Diamond, Kingston Trio, Tommy Makem, Clancy Brothers, Shaw Brothers (Rick & Ron), Elvis, Josh Groban

Setup requirements

No requirements from venue other than a power Source

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