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Rob Garett "King of Diamonds" - A Neil Diamond Tribute Concert

Presented by Broward Center for the Performing Arts at Aventura Art and Cultural Center

April 2, 2011

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Rob Garett has headlined at Caesar's Palace, the Sands Hotel and the Tropicana in Las Vegas. He has performed all over the world from London, England to Oslo, Norway and now he is coming to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

4/2/2011
Aventura Arts & Cultural Ctr
 

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    Aventura Art and Cultural Center

    3385 NE 188th Street
    Aventura, FL 33180

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    $35 - $45

    Info Phone: 954-462-0222

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    April 2, 2011

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    2 & 8 pm

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    • Event Name: Rob Garett "King of Diamonds" - A Neil Diamond Tribute Concert
      "Rob Garrett Puts on Another Great Tribute to Neil Diamond"
      Review posted by: NORM JOHNSON from Las Vegas, Mar 16, 2011
      

      Drove out to North Las Vegas last week to watch a good friend perform his tribute show to the great Neil Diamond, inside The Club at the Cannery Casino. And, as usual, Rob Garrett, did... Expand

      Drove out to North Las Vegas last week to watch a good friend perform his tribute show to the great Neil Diamond, inside The Club at the Cannery Casino. And, as usual, Rob Garrett, did one-heck-of-a-great show. In this writers opinion, of all the tribute artists running around Las Vegas (and elsewhere), there is none better than Garrett. First, he naturally looks a lot like the real guy. Second his voice is basically, Neil’s. And, third, but not the least of the accolades, Rob’s arrangements are dead on to the original—and, he only has six musicians and two backup singers. The real Diamond has a few more on stage, and of course gets the big bucks, so he can afford it. Who is Rob Garrett, and what makes his show work? Garrett was born in New York City (like Neil), where he grew up dreaming of one day performing like his personal heroes (at the time), Elvis, The Beatles and Neil. When his family moved to Las Vegas in 1974, Rob knew that one day that dream would come true. After all, he was in the city of dreams, where dreams do come true. In 1976 Rob was one of thousands who crammed into the new “Theater For The Performing Arts,” at the old Aladdin Hotel on opening night. The headliner was Neil Diamond, and that was when Rob became inspired and began to form an idea. In 1980, the future tribute artist formed a group called, “Rock’n’ Roll Heaven,” and for the next 15 years they played every corner of the world, gaining a reputation as one of the best musical tribute bands in the country. In 1995, a producer of “Legends in Concert,” a well known tribute show on the Las Vegas Strip, asked Garrett if he would like to do his impression of Neil Diamond for a three month gig in Honolulu, Hawaii. Rob flew to Hawaii and stayed for three years. Returning to our little village in 1998, Garrett formed his core of musicians and began touring the world, performing his now polished tribute to Neil Diamond. It didn’t take long before the media began calling him, “The King of Diamonds.” The billing has stuck and rightfully so. Garrett’s core musicians are Keith Neal (lead guitar/acoustic guitar/vocals), Daryl Slade (bass guitar), Tony Cobb (percussion/rhythm guitar), Steve Gerard (piano/organ), John Grieco (keyboards/synthesizer) and Jeff Borree (drums). Michelle Rohl is his lead backup vocalist, and for this particular engagement, Rob had Elisia Tutt (her father, Ron, was Elvis’ drummer for 10 years and is presently with the real Diamond as his drummer) fly in from Memphis. This is a tight group, and they are not just hired musicians—they are family! So, gang, the next time you have an opportunity to catch Rob Garrett in action, get your ticket early and go see him. The gig at the Cannery last Saturday was SRO, with approximately 520 tickets sold. Collapse

    • Event Name: Rob Garett "King of Diamonds" - A Neil Diamond Tribute Concert
      "Neil Diamond Tribute"
      Review posted by: Mindy from Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Nov 14, 2010
      

      I have seen him perform in Las Vegas. He was amazing! I have seen Neil Diamond in concert many times and Rob Garrett exactly resembles and sounds dead on like Neil Diamond.

      I have seen him perform in Las Vegas. He was amazing! I have seen Neil Diamond in concert many times and Rob Garrett exactly resembles and sounds dead on like Neil Diamond.

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    • Event Name: Rob Garett "King of Diamonds" - A Neil Diamond Tribute Concert
      "Rob Garrett Puts on Another Great Tribute to Neil Diamond"
      Review posted by: NORM JOHNSON from Las Vegas, Mar 16, 2011
      

      Drove out to North Las Vegas last week to watch a good friend perform his tribute show to the great Neil Diamond, inside The Club at the Cannery Casino. And, as usual, Rob Garrett, did... Expand

      Drove out to North Las Vegas last week to watch a good friend perform his tribute show to the great Neil Diamond, inside The Club at the Cannery Casino. And, as usual, Rob Garrett, did one-heck-of-a-great show. In this writers opinion, of all the tribute artists running around Las Vegas (and elsewhere), there is none better than Garrett. First, he naturally looks a lot like the real guy. Second his voice is basically, Neil’s. And, third, but not the least of the accolades, Rob’s arrangements are dead on to the original—and, he only has six musicians and two backup singers. The real Diamond has a few more on stage, and of course gets the big bucks, so he can afford it. Who is Rob Garrett, and what makes his show work? Garrett was born in New York City (like Neil), where he grew up dreaming of one day performing like his personal heroes (at the time), Elvis, The Beatles and Neil. When his family moved to Las Vegas in 1974, Rob knew that one day that dream would come true. After all, he was in the city of dreams, where dreams do come true. In 1976 Rob was one of thousands who crammed into the new “Theater For The Performing Arts,” at the old Aladdin Hotel on opening night. The headliner was Neil Diamond, and that was when Rob became inspired and began to form an idea. In 1980, the future tribute artist formed a group called, “Rock’n’ Roll Heaven,” and for the next 15 years they played every corner of the world, gaining a reputation as one of the best musical tribute bands in the country. In 1995, a producer of “Legends in Concert,” a well known tribute show on the Las Vegas Strip, asked Garrett if he would like to do his impression of Neil Diamond for a three month gig in Honolulu, Hawaii. Rob flew to Hawaii and stayed for three years. Returning to our little village in 1998, Garrett formed his core of musicians and began touring the world, performing his now polished tribute to Neil Diamond. It didn’t take long before the media began calling him, “The King of Diamonds.” The billing has stuck and rightfully so. Garrett’s core musicians are Keith Neal (lead guitar/acoustic guitar/vocals), Daryl Slade (bass guitar), Tony Cobb (percussion/rhythm guitar), Steve Gerard (piano/organ), John Grieco (keyboards/synthesizer) and Jeff Borree (drums). Michelle Rohl is his lead backup vocalist, and for this particular engagement, Rob had Elisia Tutt (her father, Ron, was Elvis’ drummer for 10 years and is presently with the real Diamond as his drummer) fly in from Memphis. This is a tight group, and they are not just hired musicians—they are family! So, gang, the next time you have an opportunity to catch Rob Garrett in action, get your ticket early and go see him. The gig at the Cannery last Saturday was SRO, with approximately 520 tickets sold. Collapse

    • Event Name: Rob Garett "King of Diamonds" - A Neil Diamond Tribute Concert
      "Neil Diamond Tribute"
      Review posted by: Mindy from Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Nov 14, 2010
      

      I have seen him perform in Las Vegas. He was amazing! I have seen Neil Diamond in concert many times and Rob Garrett exactly resembles and sounds dead on like Neil Diamond.

      I have seen him perform in Las Vegas. He was amazing! I have seen Neil Diamond in concert many times and Rob Garrett exactly resembles and sounds dead on like Neil Diamond.

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