May 8, 2008 - Sony's
Neil Diamond / Bitter End Show Press Release:
Neil Diamond treated his
dedicated fans to a historic show at the West Village's famed music venue
The Bitter End last night, May 7, 2008. He performed seven song set mixed
with new songs from his latest album, Home Before Dark, and classic
material. Diamond captivated the lucky first 200 concert-goers who had
queued-up since mid-morning upon learning of the secret show sponsored by
MySpace.
Neil Diamond greeted the long line of fans stationed outside The Bitter
End on Bleeker Street, saying hello and posing for pictures. Once inside
the club, Diamond, backed by a small band consisting of members from both
his studio and touring musicians, gave an energized acoustic performance
of "Solitary Man", "Don't Go There", "Home Before Dark", "Pretty Amazing
Grace", "Kentucky Woman", "Cherry, Cherry" and "Sweet Caroline". The club
placed speakers in the windows during the performance allowing the
hundreds of fans who couldn't get into the club to sing-along on the
street and sidewalk and participate in this once in a lifetime event.
photo photo by Ari Michelson
"I sang that song on this very stage 40 years ago," Diamond told the
adoring crowd after a raucous performance of his 1967 hit "Kentucky
Woman". Performance footage from The Bitter End show will be available on
www.myspace.com early next week.
Diamond's 27th studio album, Home Before Dark, was released on Tuesday,
May 6. A world tour will begin in Rotterdam, Netherlands on May 24;
returning to the US on July 19 (St. Paul, MN) hitting 37 cities stateside.
Diamond will return to NYC in August for a 3 night run at Madison Square
Garden. Full tour dates can be located at www.neildiamond.com.
May 8, 2008 - Neil Diamond Bitter End Concert
Great
show last night - The setlist was comprised of seven songs (see below) and
both Neil and the crowd were rocking!
Neil was introduced by
Paul Colby, a former owner of the Bitter End. For the show Neil wore
black slacks, shirt and a brown leather jacket. Neil played guitar the
entire show. Tonight's band was composed of Alan, Doug, Reine, Smokey
Hormel and Matt Sweeny.
May 6, 2008 - Review
Roundup: Neil Diamond's New CD Home Before Dark
New CD Release Day Today - May 6, 2008. Neil
Diamond's new CD Home Before Dark, is now available in a music
store near you. Produced again by Rick Rubin, Home Before Dark is the
eagerly awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed Gold selling 12
Songs, which featured Neil in a stripped down, acoustic setting.
Highlights include a duet with Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, and
standout tracks One More Bite of the Apple, Act Like a Man
(originally written in 1984, but never released before today), and the
title song.
The new CD"remains true to the organic
blueprint that casts Diamond's gifts in a fresh, gratifying light", reports
the Boston Globe (link here).
Diamond's "band, including a few of Tom
Petty’s Heartbreakers, plays immaculately. Memorable melodies are never in
shortage"
according to Adam McKibbin at
Metromix (link), who's 3 star review also
reports the interesting fact that
"Diamond earned himself a new nickname—“The Basher”—while recording the
album, thanks to his hyper-enthusiastic guitar playing".
The
Washington Times (link) glows about the new
material, noting the song One More Bite of the Apple as a standout
track which "is
about the joy Mr. Diamond finds in his return to writing original songs.
He sings, 1Free the word from the page/ Free the bird from the cage/ Just
go out there and face what you did before/ Did it once you can do it once
more.' Look for the spare but powerful guitar-and-piano-driven tune to be
the showstopper on his next tour."
and they conclude that "Mr. Diamond has never sounded so
gritty, so wise, so haunted and so grateful to be still alive as he does
on this genuinely moving album".
From the
Minneapolis Star Tribune (link)
"When he sings with Dixie Chick Natalie Maines on the piano-based ballad
Another Day (That Time Forgot), their voices blend beautifully; when he
carries an irresistible melody over shimmering guitars on "The Power of
Two," it's a refreshing reminder ... and when he turns in the spirited,
deeply reflective "One More Bite of the Apple," he seems positively
energized".
Martin Bandyke of the Detroit Free Press (link)
praises Neil Diamond's"skills
as a master craftsman in the art of pop songwriting. In that area, he has
few peers" and goes on to relate that
"Diamond's previous work with Rubin, 2005's "12 Songs,"
contained some fine moments, but "Home Before Dark" is far more powerful,
from the gripping duet with Dixie Chick Natalie Maines, "Another Day (That
Time Forgot)," to the poignant, complex title track. With their intimate
tone and mostly acoustic instrumentation, the songs have a warm, feel,
with no overproduction or over-emoting in sight."
From
the Dallas News (link):
"BOTTOM LINE: The exhilarating sound of
a mature man truly reconnecting with his younger, hungrier self."
Tripp Laino of Maryland University's
Diamondback Online Newspaper (link) opens his
article noting how uniquely busy Neil (and us fans) has been over the last
exciting week
"Neil
Diamond has had a hectic week. He played his arguably best-known song,
"Sweet Caroline," on the roof of Jimmy Kimmel's show April 29, hopped to
American Idol to perform "Pretty Amazing Grace" the next day and saw
SIRIUS Satellite Radio launch an all-Neil Diamond channel two days after
that" and his consistently
positive review later relates the opinion "Despite the
quieter feel expected from such an album, Diamond manages to find some
upbeat songs in those soft guitar sounds. "No Words" is a love song, but
it is not some syrupy-sweet teen love ballad. Instead, it is a profession
of love from someone who has been around the block a few times - and it
feels different from other songs like it ... Home Before Dark, as a whole
piece, is an excellent album."
The
Canadian Press (link) is impressed with Neil
Diamond's songwriting on the new CD,
"...we'll defy any singer-songwriter this year to come up with a
run of four stronger songs than the ones that open this album. Bookended
by the epic "If I Don't See You Again" and the Natalie Maines duet
"Another Day (That Time Forgot)," each song is assured and insightful.
Years of crusted bangles and beads prevent many people from taking Diamond
seriously as a songwriter".
After his first CD with Rick Rubin, Neil
immediately knew he wanted to work with Rubin again, "So
after "14 or 15 months" of writing, Diamond hit the studio with Rubin and
an improvisational-leaning band featuring guitarists Mike Campbell, Matt
Sweeney and Smokey Hormel and keyboardist Benmont Tench. Dixie Chicks
vocalist Natalie Maines chipped in on "Another Day (That Time Forgot),"
Diamond's first major duet with a female singer since "You Don't Bring Me
Flowers" with Barbra Streisand in 1978."
Reports Reuters News Here.
April 18, 2008 - Neil to
appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Announcement: Neil
Diamond is going to be performing an outdoor mini-concert on Jimmy Kimmel
Live Tuesday, April 29th. Neil Diamond fans can get free
tickets at
here on the Jimmy Kimmel's Website.
April 15,2008 - 2008 US Tour
Dates Announced!
See Tour dates below for
reference. For up to date ticket information, on sale dates, arena
information, etc - please visit our Tour Date Page.
July 2008
7/19/2008 St Paul, MN - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
7/22/2008 Sioux City, IA - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
7/24/2008 Omaha, NE - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
7/26/2008 Chicago, IL - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
7/29/2008 Indianapolis, IN - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
7/31/2008 Auburn Hills, MI - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
August 2008
8/3/2008 Cleveland, OH
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/7/2008 Hartford, CT
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/9/2008 Philadelphia, PA
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/12/2008 New York, NY
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/14/2008 New York, NY
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/18/2008 Pittsburgh, PA
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/20/2008 Albany, NY
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/23/2008 Boston, MA - Fenway Park
- Tickets on sale April 28
8/25/2008 Columbus, OH
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/27/2008 Green Bay, WI
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
8/29/2008 St Louis, MO
- Tickets on sale April 28th / Presale April 21st
September 2008
9/14/2008 Winnipeg, MB - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
9/16/2008 Edmonton, AB - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
9/18/2008 Calgary, AB - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
9/20/2008 Vancouver, BC - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
9/22/2008 Portland, OR - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
9/24/2008 Seattle, WA - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
9/26/2008 Sacramento, CA - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
9/28/2008 San Jose, CA - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
October 2008
10/1/2008 Hollywood, CA - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
10/2/2008 Hollywood, CA - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
10/7/2008 San Diego, CA - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
10/10/2008 Glendale, AZ - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
10/12/2008 San Antonio, TX - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
10/14/2008 Houston, TX - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
10/16/2008 Dallas, TX - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
10/19/2008 Oklahoma City, OK - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
10/21/2008 Tulsa, OK - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
10/24/2008 Tampa, FL - Tickets on sale April 28th /
Presale April 21st
10/26/2008 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
10/28/2008 Orlando, FL - Tickets on sale April 28th
/ Presale April 21st
10/30/2008 Jacksonville, FL - Tickets on sale April
28th / Presale April 21st
April 8,2008 - Fenway Park
Concert Confirmed!
Fenway Park Concert Confirmed! Neil
Diamond will play Boston's Fenway Park on August 23rd, it was announced
today. Tickets to go on sale April 28th. See the official announcement
here on Neil's website.
Neil sang Sweet Caroline today via
satellite at the Red Sox's home opener. He and his band were decked
out in full Red Sox gear - shirts & jackets. Red Sox owner Tom Warner, and
Wally the Green Monster (the Sox mascot) also appeared on the screen to
sing "backup" with the band.
Diamond has
long been a favorite of Boston Red Sox Fans, as his song Sweet
Caroline, is played (and sung loudly by the crowd) during every
game. In a traditions which started 6 years ago, the song is featured
during the 8th inning.
Still no tour dates
announced today, but with all the rumors, and with summer fast
approaching, surely we will hear soon! Will post here as soon as they are
released.
Click here to go to Amazon and see Neil's
brand new video for Pretty Amazing Grace, the first single from his forth coming CD Home
Before Dark.
April 5,2008 - Tour dates to
be announced Monday?
An email from FOND
strongly indicates that Neil Diamond's 2008 USA Tour dates will be
announced Monday. Check back here on Monday, and visit
Neil's Myspace Site then
as well, for more possible surprises.
April 5,2008 - Neil Diamond
to Play Fenway Park?
Neil to play Fenway Park?
Rumor from the
Boston Globe today.....
We're told the Jersey rocker, who was
lined up to play at Fenway this summer, is officially out. So who'll carry
on the concert series at the lyric little bandbox? How about James
Taylor and Neil Diamond? That's the buzz at the
moment, though no one will say it on the record. (To its credit, The
Boston Courant has the news on its front page today.) No dates have been
announced, but the Sox previously applied to the city for live-music
permits on July 19 and 20. A fan favorite because his song "Sweet
Caroline" is played at every Sox home game, Diamond is scheduled to tour
Europe in May and June, but his website lists no dates in July.
Bob Fosse's Dancin'
Returns to Broadway in 2009. According to
Dancer Universe,
"Originally produced in 1978,
Dancin' was inspired by a diverse songbook that contains everything
from classical and jazz standards to quirky pop music by Neil Diamond and
Cat Stevens...One of these numbers was "Crunchy Granola Suite" set to the
musical stylings of Neil Diamond."
See video from the Tony
Award winning production below.
March 15,2008
A bit of additional
detail regarding Neil's forthcoming album, Home Before Dark: the CD
will feature a duet with Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks.
March 5,2008
Breaking news: Neil's new
CD will be entitled Home Before Dark, and is tentatively set for release in
the USA on April 29th. UPDATE: New release date is
May 6th. Available in deluxe or regular version. Click
below to pre-order from Amazon.com and get your CD in the mail on the
release date.
Its been a slow summer
for Neil news, but Smokey Hormel has recently said he is due to work on a
new album with Neil soon. Hopefully, there will be more news about this
project in the future.
May 11, 2006
Keeping up with
the Steins is being released this week in limited markets. In this
great new film, Neil Diamond shows up and sings Hava Nagila at a bar
mitzvah. Check
here to see where
the film is opening in its first week, or
view the trailer.
The Canadian
Press comments "With its sitcommy dialogue, wacky family antics and
good-natured ribbing of religious traditions, Keeping Up With the Steins
plays like My Big Fat L.A. Bar Mitzvah. And yet, like the 2002 surprise
smash My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the movie is so warmhearted and
well-intentioned, it's hard not to be charmed....Besides, Neil Diamond
shows up and sings Hava Nagila. What's not to like? (read the
full article here).
May 4, 2006
Many people have written to ask why is no song book
available for Neil Diamond's latest album. Well, great news - The 12 Songs
Song Book is to be released on May 24th. Click the graphic above to
pre-order and have it delivered to your home this month.
A New CDof
Neil Diamond cover tunes,Forever Neil Diamond, set to be released on
May 23rd.
According to Rolling Stone:
The decade-spanning disc includes recordings (of Diamond tunes) by
the MONKEES , URGE OVERKILL, UB40, and BOBBY WOMACK.
As Amazon.com relates:
"Neil Diamond." To many, the name evokes bright lights, stage costumes
that would make Elvis jealous, and legions of female fans in the audience.
But there’s another Neil Diamond—Neil the songwriter....The new collection
Forever Neil Diamond
presents 14 of the best and most popular covers of classic Neil Diamond
songs, including UB40’s #1 smash recasting of "Red Red Wine," Urge
Overkill’s memorable version of "Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon" from the
Pulp Fiction soundtrack, Deep Purple’s hard-rock take on "Kentucky Woman,"
and even Elvis Presley himself paying tribute to Neil’s songwriting
prowess. The result is a fun and engaging look at the real Neil—Neil the
songwriter.
April 14, 2006
King Errisson (who works the
congas in Neil's band, as if you didn't know) has a great new album out.
Check out
King Errisson's Website to purchase.
Also, King will be in
concert May 12, 13 & 14 at the new King's Pavilion in the Four Queens
Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Now how about some East Coast dates King?
April 11, 2006
The Neil Diamond Story radio
show will air on BBC radio in the UK on April 18th at 20:30. You can
listen to the
BBC Show Live here
at the appropriate time. .
Enjoy!
April 5, 2006
Neil's new album 12 Songs
is now available in the UK and Europe. Of course, we'd recommend
everyone go out and buy a copy. If you go over a friend's for dinner,
don't bring a bottle of wine, bring a copy of Neil's latest CD.
Don't miss Neil's upcoming
appearance on ABC's
The View - Wednesday Nov 9th. With all
the excitement surrounding the release of the new CD, this will be a
special appearance not to be missed!
Also appearing on the Today
Show, Tuesday Nov 8th and the Tonight Show on Nov 14th.
September 28, 2005
As
previously reported, Neil's new album will be released on November 8th.
However, it now appears the CD will be called 12 Songs,(containing
13 songs) rather than self-titled. Here is the track listing for the
eagerly awaited collection.
1. Oh Mary
2. Hell Yeah
3. Captain of a
Shipwreck
4. Evermore
5. Save Me A
Saturday Night
6. Delirious Love
7. I'm On To You
8. What's It Gonna
Be
9. Man of God
10. Create Me
11. Face Me
12. We
13. Men Are So Easy
September 27, 2005
THE JAZZ SINGER: 25th ANNIVERSARY
ANCHOR BAY
ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS
MUSIC LEGEND NEIL
DIAMOND
TO DVD IN A SPECIAL 25TH
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
TROY, MI – This October, celebrate the Silver Anniversary of
one man, his song and a dream. Rich with tension and the bittersweet
taste of success and separation, 1980’s THE JAZZ SINGER stands as a
heart-wrenching journey through personal strife and upheaval. Music
legend Neil Diamond, the incomparable Laurence Olivier and Lucie Arnaz
star in the latest re-telling of the first ‘talkie’, originally released
in 1927. Bonus features on the DVD include audio commentary by producer
Jerry Leider, the movie’s theatrical trailer and stills as well as
biographies on Diamond, Olivier and director Richard Fleischer. THE
JAZZ SINGER will be available for the SRP of $19.98 on October 18, 2005.
THE JAZZ SINGER, a triple Golden Globe™ nominee for Best
Actor (Diamond), Best Supporting Actress (Arnaz) and Best Original Song
(Love on the Rocks), follows Yussel Rabinowitz, a talented cantor with
dreams of stardom that eventually distance him from his close-knit
family and faith. Yussel’s father (Olivier) and wife Rivka (Catlin
Adams) disapprove of Yussel’s pursuit of a career in music, yet
reluctantly let him follow promoter Molly Bell (Arnaz) to Los Angeles.
After some disappointment, Bell is finally able to land a gig for Yussel
that will showcase his talent and put him on the brink of realizing his
dreams, just as his father and wife follow him out west to plead for his
return to New York. The temptations of fame and Bell play against
Yussel’s reclusive upbringing and familial commitment, making for very
tense and emotionally challenging moments that test one man’s
willingness to risk it all to follow a dream.
Multi-platinum recording artist Neil Diamond has his acting
debut in this film, alongside screen legend Laurence Olivier (Wuthering
Heights, Hamlet, Spartacus) and Lucie Arnaz (daughter of TV legends
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz). Of the 120 million worldwide album sales,
THE JAZZ SINGER soundtrack is Diamond’s best-selling album and features
popular hits such as “Love on the Rocks”, “Hello Again” and “America”.
In 1982, the soundtrack earned a Grammy nomination and in 1991, the song
“America” won the ASCAP award for Most Performed Feature Film
Standards. Neil Diamond is currently on his 2005 World Tour, and will
debut a new album this November.
Anchor Bay
Entertainment is an established leader in the field of home
entertainment. The company offers an expansive selection of
award-winning, notable theatrical films including “Time Bandits” and
“Halloween,” classic television programming such as “3rd Rock
from the Sun,” “Three’s Company,” “Highlander” and much of the Stephen
J. Cannell library, traditional children’s fare featuring the
ever-popular Thomas & Friends collection and Mister Rogers Neighborhood,
the impressive Manga anime line and chart-topping fitness titles
including the "Crunch" and "For Dummies" series. Anchor Bay
Entertainment is aggressively developing a wide range of original
programs and concepts in addition to licensing existing brands and
films.
Anchor Bay Entertainment is a subsidiary of IDT
Entertainment. IDT Entertainment is
a vertically integrated entertainment company that develops, produces,
and distributes proprietary and licensed entertainment content. IDT
Entertainment is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE:IDT, IDT.C), an
international telecom, entertainment, and technology company.
Neil Diamond
is in the GMTV studios live on Friday 13th May to chat about his upcoming
UK Tour and to perform for us live. For more info see the
GMTV Website.
May 2, 2005
Neil on TV! See Neil on the
Today Show Friday May 6th, and on Ellen Degeneres Monday, May 9th.
Don't forget tickets on sale
May 9th for Neil's 2005 US Tour - see you there!
Billboard Magazine reports
that Neil's new CD (produced by Rick Rubin) will be released before his US
tour kicks off this July.
March 5,
2005
Neil opened his 2005 world
tour last night in Wellington, New Zealand. Visit our
Neil Diamond TourBlog 2005
to see the set list, with reviews and (hopefully) photos coming
soon. See photo from the New Zealand Herald at left.
March 2,
2005
Send us your
photos of
Neil from his concert tour this year, and we will post them in a special
fan photo gallery to appear soon on our Neil Diamond TourBlog. This
gallery will be the premier place for fans to see photos from the 2005
tour, so check back soon for the opening of the gallery, and please
contribute photos when the show comes to your town.
Please
keep in mind that
the Neil Diamond TourBlog 2005
is your source for up to the minute reviews and information about
upcoming shows. This is the section of our site to go to if you want to
hear the latest on the tour, see newspaper articles and reviews from the
cities Neil is visiting, see the newest concert photos, etc
February
23, 2005
Did
anyone notice that
Diamondville
was updated
yesterday? The new PBI contains the winning A2A reviews. The winning one,
written by Glenda Atchison, is a hoot to read!
February
17, 2005
Blogging" is the latest rage on the internet, and so we are glad to
introduce a brand new feature,
the Neil Diamond TourBlog 2005.
This Blog is intended to be a comprehensive central resource for fans to
find the latest tour information, newspaper articles, photos, reviews of
the shows and more in a city by city format.
Fans can interact back with the blog by using the comments section to post
their thoughts and reviews, plan meet ups with other fans, etc. We expect
the blog to be constantly updated from now and forward through the entire
tour. Questions/Suggestions? Let us know what you think by commenting on
the blog itself, or by emailing us at
NDiamondHP@aol.com.
This is
a great time of year to plan to get away from the cold weather with a
relaxing vacation in the Bahamas. Check out our own
King Errisson's Pestel Beach Resort for a
unique and beautiful getaway.
February
15, 2005
Tickets for Neil's US Tour
will go on sale May 9, 2005. Dates are expected to be announced shortly.
Confirmed European dates include Neil's long awaited return to Woburn,
and many more dates.
Click here to view our tour dates page
for the latest info.
Taking America to America
is the brand new CD from Tom Hensley (and the rest of Neil's band). As Tom
explains it "Hensley
sings a few novelty songs and then lets the better singers in the band
(including Linda Press, Doug Rhone and King Errisson) step in to do the
serious work.
Neil to play New
Zealand in early 2005? Newspaper reports out of Wellington, NZ claim that
Neil concerts in that country will be announced next week, to take place
in February, 2005.
Read the Dominion Post article by clicking here.
August 8, 2004
Purple Records have re-released the label's original 12 track
1973 sampler 'Purple People' on CD, complete with eight bonus
tracks and a 16 page booklet detailing the story of the label
and its acts.
The tracks include 'Look Out Cleveland' from Carol Hunter's
1973 solo album on Purple Records. For more info,
visit the Purple
Records website.
June
25,2004
Associated Press
- Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand reunite for the Kerry
Victory 2004 Concert fund-raiser at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los
Angeles, Thursday night, June 24, 2004. Streisand and Neil Diamond
performed their 1978 hit 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' together for the
first time in 24 years. (AP Photo/Michael Caulfield, WireImage.com)
The
fundraiser for John Kerry, originally scheduled for June 7th,
has been rescheduled for June 24, 2004. According to Kerry’s campaign
office the list of celebrities originally scheduled to appear at this
event will remain the same.
June 7,2004
June
7th Fundraiser Postponed
The
political fundraiser that Neil was to appear at on June 7th has
been cancelled/postponed. John Kerry decided to
cancel
this and all his campaign events this week in observance of the passing of
former President Ronald Reagan. According to one news report a new date
will be announced when the concert is rescheduled.
June 4,2004
Neil to perform at Kerry
Fundraiser on June 7th
Neil is among several
celebrities scheduled to perform at a fundraiser for John Kerry on June 7,
2004 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California. The
concert will also feature Barbra Streisand, Willie Nelson and Billy
Crystal. Although it has yet to be confirmed, rumor has it that Neil and
Barbra will perform “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” together at this event.
If rumor proves to be true it will be the duos’ first performance
together in 24 years. Tickets for the fundraiser are $2,000, $10,000 and
$25,000. The $2,000 tickets include admission to the concert portion of
the fundraiser only. The $10,000 and $25,000 tickets are per couple and,
in addition to the concert, include dinner with the candidate which will
be held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Tickets can be obtained by
calling 310-556-9172.
For the Hollywood Reporter article regarding this event click here.
Neil Diamond News August,
2003
Coming to stores on
September 30th - Neil's new box set Stages - Performaces 1970-2002.
This incredible set will include 5 audio cd's of never-before released
Diamond live tracks, and one DVD featuring a number of songs from Neil's
2002 Dublin concert, as well as backstage footage, interviews with Neil
and the band, and much more.
Here's a list of the track (courtesy
of ICE magazine) with a single asterisk (*) after tracks making their
live CD debut and double asterisk (**) after those debuting in any form:
Disc One (Full show, Las Vegas 12/27/02)
* "Overture"
* "America"
* "A Mission of Love" (*)
* "Hello Again"
* "Kentucky Woman"
* "The Boat That I Row" (*)
* "Cherry, Cherry"
* "Red, Red Wine"
* "I'm A Believer"
* "Play Me"
* "Love On the Rocks"
* "Soolaimon"
* "If You Know What I Mean"
* "Beautiful Noise"
* "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
* "I Haven't Played This Song in Years" (*)
* "You Are the Best Part of Me" (*)
* "Forever in Blue Jeans"
Disc Two (part 2 of Las Vegas show)
* "Starflight" (*)
* "Captain Sunshine"
* " Holly Holy"
* "Sweet Caroline"
* "Sweet Caroline (Reprise)"
* "You Don't Bring Me Flowers"
* "Yes I Will/Lady Magdalene"
* "Shilo"
* "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
* "I Am, I Said"
* "Cracklin' Rosie"
* "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show"
* "America (Walk Off)"
Disc Three (song titles are followed by location and year of recording)
* "Lordy" (Los Angeles, 1970; the only previously released track in the
box)
* "Brooklyn Roads" (Portland, OR, 1971)
* "Home Is a Wounded Heart" (Las Vegas, 1976)
* "The Last Picasso" (Las Vegas, 1976)
* "The Last Thing on My Mind" (Los Angeles, 1976) (*)
* "You Got to Me" (Woburn Abbey, England, 1977)
* "God Only Knows" (St. Paul, 1977; Brian Wilson original) (*)
* "Lay Lady Lay" (Michigan, 1978; Bob Dylan original) (**)
* "Glory Road" (Michigan, 1978)
* " Rocket Man" (Michigan, 1978; Elton John/Bernie Taupin original) (**)
* "Say Maybe" (Charlotte, NC, 1978)
* " Once in a While" (Atlanta, 1978) (*)
* "Rainy Day Song" (San Francisco, 1981) (*)
* " Guitar Heaven (South Carolina, 1982) (*)
* "Songs of Life" (Arizona, 1983)
* "Fire on the Tracks" (Oakland, CA, 1983) (*)
* "Brooklyn on a Saturday Night" (Calgary, 1985) (*)
* "Primitive" (Calgary, 1985) (*)
* "The Story of My Life" (Los Angeles, 1986)
Disc Four
* " This Time" (Dublin, 1989) (*)
* "The American Popular Song" (Dublin,1989) (*)
* "Teach Me Tonight" (Dublin, 1989; Sammy Cahn original) (**)
* "Dedicated to the One I Love (Dublin, 1989; originally recorded by The
Shirelles) (**)
* "Spanish Harlem" (Dublin, 1989) (*)
* "Beatles Medley: Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, The End" (Dublin,
1989; from Abbey Road) (**)
* "Sweet L.A. Days" (Los Angeles, 1992) (*)
* "Fortune of the Night" (Sydney, Australia, 1992) (*)
* "Mountains of Love" (Melbourne, Australia,1992)
* "If There Were No Dreams" (Melbourne, Australia, 1992)
* "All I Really Need Is You" (Sydney, Australia, 1992)
* "Yesterday's Songs" (Sydney, Australia, 1992)
* "Can Anybody Hear Me (Sydney, Australia, 1996) (*)
* "Talking Optimist Blues (Sydney, Australia, 1996) (*)
* "Everybody" (Ames, IA, 1996) (*)
* "Marry Me" (Hampton Roads, VA, 1996) (*)
* " In My Lifetime" (Milwaukee, 1996) (*)
* " I Got the Feelin' (Oh No, No)" (Toronto, 1998) (*)
* "Longfellow Serenade" (Keil, Germany, 1999)
* "Unchained Melody" (Bakersfield, 1999; Righteous Brothers original)
(*)
* "I Believe in Happy Endings" (Las Vegas, 2001) (*)
Disc Five
* "Oh Holy Night" (Detroit, 1993) (*)
* "Silent Night" (Chicago, 1993) (*)
* "White Christmas" (Chicago, 1993) (*)
* "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (Charlotte, NC, 1978) (*)
* "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" (Los Angeles, 1993) (*)
* "Little Drummer Boy" (Los Angeles, 1993) (*)
* "Morning Has Broken" (Los Angeles, 1993) (*)
* "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" (Buffalo, NY, 1993)
* "The Christmas Song" (Chicago, 1999) (*)
* "Winter Wonderland" (Salt Lake City, 1979) (*)
* " Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (Los Angeles, 1993) (*)
* "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (Dublin, 1989) (*)
Disc Six - DVD
* " America"
* "Hello Again"
* "Solitary Man"
* "I'm A Believer"
* "September Morn"
* "Beautiful Noise"
* "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
* "Sweet Caroline"
* "Sweet Caroline (Reprise)"
* "I Am, I Said"
* "Cracklin' Rosie"
* "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show"
* Backstage: Welcome to Diamondville 2001-2002 (A Documentary of Life on
the Road.
Neil Diamond News June 11,
2003
The new single from
Smash Mouth "You're My Number One," has just been released, and the
tune was co-written by Neil Diamond. The band performed the tune this
morning on the
CBS Early Show, click here for the video.
Neil Diamond News January 2,
2003
Neil will be taking 2003 off
from touring, no concert dates are expected this year.
Neil Diamond News September
24, 2002
Rumors abound that Neil will
be touring Australia and New Zealand in the spring of 2003. A recent
article in the Wellington, NZ newspapers reports as follows:
Superstar singer-songwriter Neil Diamond is tipped
to play Wellington's WestpacTrust Stadium in April.
Diamond, 61, would be only the second rock act to appear at the stadium
since it opened 2-1/2-years ago.
Stadium spokesman Steve Thompson would not confirm the concert but said:
"We are in negotiation with a major artist.
"No announcement will be made till a deal has been signed."
Diamond's career spans four decades and features such hit songs as Girl,
You'll Be A Woman Soon, Cracklin' Rosie, Sweet Caroline and I Am . . . I
Said.
One of his first hits was actually sung by manufactured American band The
Monkees, who took I'm A Believer up the charts. Diamond last visited New
Zealand in 1999, when he played four Christchurch shows.
Of course
this is still subject to change, but we have our fingers crossed, and will
post any announcement here as soon as it is official.
Neil Diamond News September 16, 2002 Neil's December 2002 tourdates have been confirmed.
Look for tickets to go on sale Sept 30th, and don't forget many shows will
have a presale prior to this date. Please check our Neil Diamond
Schedule Page to see when Neil will be in your town, the show is
fantastic, dont miss it!
Neil Diamond News September 15, 2002 We are still awaiting the
final confirmation of Neil's winter tour dates. However, Lubbock Texas on
Dec 3 is widely believed to be the opener. Dates are expected to last into
January and include such cites as Ames IA, Houston TX, Las Vegas, and
more. Neil's current tour will take him to New York and New Jersey this
week, followed by a return to New England next weekend, including sold out
shows in Portland, ME and Manchester, NH.
Neil Diamond News September 6, 2002 Neil resumed his US tour last
night in New Orleans, LA. Songs performed at the show were the same
setlist as the last night in London, featuring recent additions such as
The Boat That I Row, Septemer Morn, and Hello Again. As the tour
continues, check our Neil Diamond
Schedule Page to see when Neil will be in your town (more fall/early
winter US dates are expected to be announced soon), the show is fantastic,
dont miss it!
Neil Diamond News August 29, 2002
On
August 25th, Neil appeared on the 22nd
annual L’Chaim-To Life! Telethon, performing America. The
telethon raised much needed funds for the continued support of vital
community programs. Please visit the
Chabad Website for details and photos!
Neil Diamond News May 20, 2002 VCR Alert - Neil has taped a
new promotional spot with Rosie O'Donnell, see it on Rosie's show this
Wednesday, May 22. Also, new US tour dates have been announced for the
fall, check out our
Tourdates Page
for all the details!
Neil Diamond News May 19, 2002 ... by L. Pollard
Satuday May 18th was Will Ferrell's last night on Saturday Night Live.
During the "news" segment, they introduced "Neil Diamond," portrayed by
Will. "Neil" spoke a few lines then began to sing Cherry Cherry. As he
sang, he introduced a few other characters.....then introduced the REAL
Neil!! REAL Neil then joined in the singing of Cherry Cherry. (REAL Neil
was dressed in black; Will as Neil was dressed in the outfit he usually
wears, portraying Neil as he looked the night he received the American
Music Award.) REAL Neil was only on for about 30-45 seconds, but it was
great seeing him.
The real Neil also stood next to Will during the closing segment of the
show, when they thank the guests. You could see him on camera for a
minute, or so, drifting through the crowd, shaking hands with the various
SNL players.
Neil Diamond News May 17, 2002
Neil
appeared at the NYU graduation ceremonies on May 15, in New York City's
Washington Square Park. An Alumni of NYU, Neil wrote a brand new song
Forever NYU just for this occasion, and sang it to the crowd of appox
5,000. "I was just writing something fun for the kids to go out with,"
Diamond said.
You can view a video of the
commencement complete with Neil's performance (at approx 2 hrs 49 mins
into video), online at the
NYU Website.
Photo courtesy of newsday.com please
visit their website!
Neil Diamond News October 31, 2001
Neil's new
Essential CD will be released on Dec 4. Its a greatest hits compilation
but will include live tracks recorded on the current tour, including
Captain Sunshine, He Ain't Heavy, and Yes I Will/Lady Magdelene.
Neil Diamond News October 29, 2001
Breaking News:
Neil will be playing the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday December 30th
and Monday, New Years Eve. Tickets will be on sale via internet presale
starting Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific Time. Please
visit Ticketmaster.com for more info, and good luck!
Neil Diamond News July 18, 2001
Additional information on the VH1 Behind the Music Special (airing Sunday
July 22nd at 10:30am and 11pm) - our source at VH1 tells us that the
special will 'pretty much take on Neil's entire life, from the day he was
born up to the present including the new album -- as much as we can fit
into an hour. Our interviews include Neil of course, Ellie Greenwich, Paul
Shaffer, Bob Gaudio, Richard Bennett, Lucie Arnaz, Reine and Linda Press,
Daisy Press, Peter Asher, Jack Black, and SuperDiamond's Surreal Neil.'
Neil Diamond News July 15, 2001
FALL TOUR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!
Check for a concert in your city by visiting our Neil Diamond
Schedule Page.
Neil Diamond News June 20, 2001
Neil will be appearing on A&E's Live By Request TV Show on July 28th
9-11PM. What song would you like to request Neil to sing on the show? Vote
below, and we will email the results of the survey to A&E to let them know
the fans most requested songs!
Neil will be featured on an
episode of VH1's Behind the Music, to premiere on Sunday July 22nd. In
addition, the track listing for Neil's forthcoming album Three Chord
Opera has been released and is as follows:
Vince
Charles; Steel Drummer for Neil Diamond Vince Charles, 55, steel drummer with Neil
Diamond for the past 25 years and previously with Herb Alpert and the
Tijuana Brass, died June 3 in Los Angeles.
Born in St. Kitts and reared in the Virgin Islands, Charles performed
in the Caribbean Pavilion at the New York World's Fair in 1964-65. Then,
after playing at Canada's Montreal Expo '67, he moved to Los Angeles,
where he became a studio musician and worked with Alpert.
His work can be heard on the Beach Boys' hit recording "Kokomo" and
on such movie soundtracks as "Cocktail," "The Little Mermaid" and "Trading
Places" and sequels to "Ghostbusters" and "Police Academy."
First asked to work with Diamond on "Reggae Strut" for the 1973 album
"Serenade," Charles joined the band in 1977 and had toured with Diamond
since. Charles also played Los Angeles clubs with his own group, Vince
Charles and Friends, and recorded three albums, "Mixture 44," "Soliloquy"
and "Caribbean Christmas."
Neil Diamond News June 4, 2001
We are deeply saddened to
have to announce that Vince Charles, Neil's longtime Steel Drum Player,
has passed away.
I was just telling another steel drum player last week that Vince was the
number one steel drum player of all time, and now he is gone. What a
tragic loss this is. Vince always had such a cheerful attitude and was so
much fun to be around. It is so hard to imagine a concert or an after
concert get together without him. I'm sure that all Neil's fans will miss
him very much.
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Vince's family, friends, Neil
and the band. Our thoughts are with you during this time of grief.
Neil Diamond News June 3, 2001
According to very reliable
sources, we have learned that the CD is tentatively entitled Three
Chord Opera. This seeminly odd title may be a humorous reference to
Neil's Bang-era reputation of writing songs in three chords. Of course (as
is always the case with Neil) this is subject to change until officially
announced.
Neil Diamond News May 2001
Neil's new album (as yet
untitled) has been completed, and will be released in late July. In
addition, Neil will be appearing on numerous television shows to promote
the new albums, notably 'The View' on July 30th, and on the Today Show's
concert series, July 27th. Neil is widely rumored to be kicking off a new
world tour in fall 2001. However, this has not been officially confirmed,
and no dates have yet been announced. As soon as any official word it
released, it will appear in this space - stay tuned!
Neil Diamond News Feb
2001
A brand new song from Neil
was featured in the film Saving Silverman, which opened February 9th.
In addition to Neil's appearance in the film, this hilarious comedy also
stars Jack Black and Steve Zahn, Jason Biggs, and Amanda Peet. The song
is entitled “I Believe in Happy Endings” and is already being met with
high praise from the Neil Diamond fan community.
For more
information on the movie,
visit the Saving
Silverman website at
http://www.spe.sony.com/movies/savingsilverman/.
Neil Diamond News October 2000
Neil
recently completed filming for his appearance in the upcoming movie,
Saving Silverman, starring Jason Biggs among others. It is also thought
that Neil has written two new songs, expect to be on the soundtrack. The
expected release date of the film is February 16, 2001. For some behind
the scenes news of this movie visit
http://www.spe.sony.com/movies/savingsilverman/.
Neil Diamond News 6/14/00
Neil will be recieving a Lifetime
Achievment Award from the Songwriter's Hall of Fame on Thursday Night,
June 15th. Artist Jill Sobule will perform Neil's hit "I'm a Believer" as
a tribute to Neil. This year the event is not televised, but the hall is
now under the direction of veteran songwriter Hal David, who hopes to have
a television contract in future years, and a physical location for the
Hall is planned to be built soon, in NYC.
In addition, Neil will be filming
scenes this summer for his part in the upcoming film "Saving Silverman",
scheduled for 2001 release.
Neil Diamond News 8/1/99
Longtime
Diamond drummer Ron Tutt, 61, suffered a heart attack on Wednesday, July
28th and was admitted to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, where he underwent
double bypass surgery. While reports on his condition are sketchy, the
surgery was considered a success. We all wish Ron a speedy recovery and
good health in the future.
We have learned that experienced Nashville drummer Paul Leim will be
taking over Ron's duties in Neil's band for the foreseeable future,
beginning with the next Diamond show in Phoenix on August 2nd. Paul is no
stranger to the Neil Diamond world, as he played the drums on a number of
tunes from Neil's critically acclaimed Tennessee Moon CD
including Shame, A Matter of Love and Talking Optimist Blues,
among others.
As for future tour plans past the dates announced, we have no word as of
yet, although it is widely expected that December dates will be added.
However, this is totally unconfirmed speculation at this time. More info
will be posted as it becomes available.
Neil Diamond News 3/5/99
A number
of tourdates for Neil's summer tour are now available. The announced dates
take Neil thru much of the Western USA and Canada. Check out our
Tour Dates Section for the latest info! Additional tourdates in the
Midwest and Eastern USA are expected in late September and October, and
will be announced as soon as possible.
Neil Diamond News 3/3/99
Neil continues his world tour this
month, visiting Great Britain, The Netherlands, and Germany. Read all
about the shows there on our
Concert Reviews Page. It is expected that Neil will tour throughout
the USA this summer and early fall. The announcement of specific tour
dates is expected to take place in mid Spring - of course - we will let
you know here on the Neil Diamond Homepage the moment details are known.
Neil Diamond News 11/21/98
If you
missed Neil’s half-hour TV special The Making of the Movie Album,
it will be rerun on November 21st and 27th at 9:30 PM Eastern time on the
AMC (American Movie Classics) channel. (Check your local listings for
details in your area). The special is a wonderful behind-the-scenes look
at the making of Neil Diamond's latest album of classic Hollywood theme
songs
Neil’s concert tour is well underway, and the shows have been fantastic!
Read what the newspapers think of each show on our
1998-99
Concert Reviews Page, which is constantly being updated. To hear what
other fans are saying about the tour and the new album, check out the
Letter to the
Editor section. And don’t miss the
Tour Dates Page
to see when Neil will be in your area!
Neil Diamond News 10/27/98
Its been
a busy week for Neil Diamond fans! Neil opened his concert tour last
Friday in Ft Worth, TX, and today marks the release of his latest CD,
The Movie Album - As Time Goes By! In addition, Neil will be appearing
on a number of television events this fall. Here is the latest schedule:
--- November 4th - ‘Making of the Movie Album’ Special, AMC Network (7:30
PM EST)
--- End of November - ‘The View’
--- November 25th - ‘Jay Leno’
Please check your local listings for the exact date and time in your area!
Diamond News 9/22/98
Call this
number to hear selections from Neil’s new album, As Time Goes By
and pre-purchase the album over the phone - 1 (800) 659-0210. This number
is reachable 9AM-5PM West-coast time, 12PM-8PM Eastern. Following is the
complete track listing for As Time Goes By, The Movie Album: As Time
Goes By, Secret Love, Unchained Melody, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, The
Way You Look Tonight, Love With The Proper Stranger, Puttin On The Ritz,
When You Wish Upon A Star, Windmills Of Your Mind, Ebb Tide, True Love, My
Heart Will Go On, The Look Of Love, In The Still Of The Night, Moon River,
Ruby, I've Got You Under My Skin/One For My Baby Medley, And I Love Her,
Can't Help Falling In Love, As Time Goes By (Reprise). The album will be
released on October 27th.
Additionally, a documentary on the making of the album will be premiering
on AMC (American Movie Channel) on November 4th, with a video tape and DVD
of the show complete with extra footage to be available in early December.
Diamond News 9/4/98
Tickets
for the following shows will go on sale Monday, September 14th. Fort Worth
(1st show), Moline, Milwaukee, Madison, Grand Rapids, Columbus, State
College, Buffalo, Albany, Toronto, and Tampa. Other on-sale dates TBA.
Diamond News 8/20/98
Tickets
for Neil’s New Years’ Eve and New Years’ Day shows will go on sale this
Saturday, August 22nd.
As we know, Neil’s new album (tentative release date October 27) will
feature songs from the movies. Here is a list of the songs that we know so
far, which will be on the album:
As Time Goes By
Unchained Melody
Secret Love
When You Wish Upon a Star
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
My Heart Will Go On
Puttin On the Ritz
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Windmills of Your Mind
Love with the Proper Stranger
Lastly, the Hamilton, ONT concert scheduled for November 13 has been
cancelled, and Neil will play Albany, NY instead on that night. The
Buffalo, NY originally scheduled for Nov 12 will be moved back one day, to
the 11th of November.
Diamond News 8/7/98
Diamondville has announced that Neil will NOT be doing the G&P Foundation
Benefit on October 12th. The original information that Neil
would play the benefit first came to light in an obscure press article
from the Houston Chronicle called to my attention last week. I placed a
phone call to the G&P Foundation on Tuesday afternoon, and was told that
Neil would be performing, and that the original date (October 5th)
had been changed to the 12th. After reading the Diamondville article
today, I called back G&P (at (212) 486-2575) and they had this statement:
”Unfortunately, Neil is no longer attending”.
Diamond News 8/5/98
BREAKING
NEWS – Neil to play benefit concert on October 12th in New York
City!! Yes, Neil will be appearing a benefit for the GNP Foundation at the
Sheraton on 7th Ave. The event is billed as a tribute to Kirk
Douglas and Milton Berle. Performing will be Neil, of course, as well as
George Benson, Celine Dion, Placido Domingo, Patti LaBelle, and Mary Tyler
Moore, among others. Tickets to this charity event are $1000 per seat, and
available by calling the GNP Foundation at (212) 486-2575. It is likely
that TV appearances may occur while Neil is in New York, so stay tuned for
the latest details!
Diamond News 7/6/98
More
information is now becoming available regarding Neil’s forthcoming album.
According to the latest
Post-Bugle
Intelligencer (PBI) from
Diamondville, the
album will be entitled As Time Goes By. As mentioned here previously, As
Time Goes By will be a collection of songs from motion pictures. In
addition, we now know that the orchestra will be conducted by the
legendary Elmer Berstein. Don’t miss the above mentioned
PBI for more
details.
Diamond News 6/2/98
Here is
the latest breaking news: It has been learned that Neil’s latest studio
project appears to center around film music from the movies. Tentative
plans include a fall release for the CD, which will be produced by classic
Neil producer Bob Gaudio
Diamond News 6/1/98
Dates for
Neil’s UK tour have been confirmed as follows:
2/20/99
Glasgow
2/23/99
Newcastle
2/27/99
Manchester
3/2/99
Sheffield
3/5-3/6
Birmingham
3/8-3/9
London
More dates in this leg of the tour
will follow........The US tour will likely begin the end of
October....hopefully, more information will be coming soon, but as of now
we can only publish the Las Vegas dates.
Diamond News 5/10/98
Neil to
play Las Vegas New Year’s Eve!!!!!! Here is the latest article from
The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Sunday May
10, 1998:
The ever-amazing Tom Jones is still exciting crowded houses at the
MGM Grand, and the dynamic singer got a deserved thrill of his own a few
nights back when James Brown and Neil Diamond dropped by, separately, to
check him out.
Jones greeted {Brown} from the stage with a shout of "I feel good!"
and Brown joyfully rasped back, "Do it, do it!" So gentleman Jones and
band obliged with an improvised version of "I Got You (I Feel Good)," then
had Diamond take a bow; thankfully minus a cover of "I Am I Said."
Brown and Diamond had never met and did so by handshake in front of
a delighted audience. "After the show we got back to the dressing room and
had a chat," reported Jones, calling it all "a great compliment."
The Tom Cat's latest run at the MGM ends Wednesday but he'll be back
June 11-24 and Aug. 13-26 for more showroom excitement. Brown's showroom
future remains uncertain while Diamond is booked for a pair of shows in
the MGM's Grand Garden arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
But forget about those Diamond dates listed here last week. He'll
perform on New Year's Eve and again Jan. 1, with ticket sales still many
weeks away. So start setting bucks aside as Diamond, who fetched a top
ticket of $200 when he packed the place in December 1996, will surely
command even higher prices because of the New Year's hook. ...
Diamond News 5/4/98
The
5/3/98 issue of The Las Vegas Review-Journal
claims that Neil will return to play Vegas this fall. Word of warning:
while this would seem a reliable source, Neil is known to change his plans
at the last minute. Please wait for an official announcement from
Diamondville before making any
firm plans. Here is the article:
Neil
Diamond set to return for two MGM concerts
By Michael Paskevich
Review-Journal
Add Neil Diamond to the list of big-name headliners who will be taking
the stage at the MGM Grand's arena this year.
Having thrilled sellout crowds, if not certain critics, with a grandiose
spectacle in December 1996, Diamond will return to the MGM Grand Garden,
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 for in-the-round shows in
the 13,000-seat arena, a well-placed source said. Prices and the date
for ticket sales will be announced soon, so Diamond's legions of fans
will have to sit tight for now
Diamond News 5/1/98
It has
been announced on Diamondville
(5/1/98) that Neil will be touring this fall! While the tour is expected
to hit much of the US, no dates have been announced as of yet, and as we
have seen in the recent past, Neil’s plans are subject to change. Please
check back here and with Diamondville for the latest available
information.
Diamond News 4/4/98
Currently, there are NO TOUR DATES announced for 1998. Since planning for
a tour takes around five months, this indicates that there will be no Neil
Diamond concerts until at least September, 1998. Hopefully, some tour news
will be forthcoming shortly. Please check back to
The Neil Diamond
Home Page often, as news will be posted there the moment it is
available.
Diamond News 2/16/98
According
to Diamondville, Neil’s back is apparently recovering nicely, as he
recently played cards with the band, and appeared to be in no discomfort.
However, a tour anytime soon is extremely unlikely.
Two great Neil collectibles have recently come available..........limited
edition autographed plates and figurines being produced by
Gartlan USAFor details, check
their website or call them at: (609) 753-9229. Pre-orders are also being
taken on the web by Music Machine,
check their website or call (410) 356-4567.
Additionally, Celebrity Cellars has produced two unique wine bottles
featuring Neil - one with Neil’s photo etched into the bottle, and another
featuring a Neil Diamond label. These wines have proved somewhat tricky to
find - try contacting specialty stores in your area...good luck!
Diamond News 10/9/97
Tour
Postponed: Here is the text of Neil’s press release of October 9: Neil
Diamond’s proposed tour for December has been postponed. While it was
publicly announced that a tour was being planned, no dates were advertised
and no tickets were put on sale. Mr. Diamond recently sustained a back
injury (slipped disc) while helping a friend pick up a fallen motorcycle.
He will undergo a course of physical therapy recommended by his
physicians, hopefully avoiding surgery. Mr. Diamond regrets any
inconvenience caused to his fans and looks forward to touring once his
back is better.
Diamond News 10/5/97
The
latest news regarding Neil’s upcoming tour remains confusing.
Diamondville’s latest update warns of “bogus” information on the internet,
but all the tour dates on my page are confirmed by Sony, Neil’s own record
label. So, what are we to think? There is no doubt that these tour dates
were set up and planned by Neil. Nashville tickets were to have gone on
sale this Monday, October 6th, and this information was on the Nashville
Arena’s recording. So obviously, contracts were signed for Neil to perform
there on November 29th. It appears that there have been some last-minute
changes. Whether they are minor or major changes remains to be seen.
Please keep checking back here and on Diamondville for the latest news
when it becomes available.
Diamond News 7/27/97
-----
Here’s the latest: Neil will be out on tour in 16 US cities this winter.
The tour will begin on November 28th and run through December. More
details will be announced here as soon as they become available!
----- Diamond Drummer Ron Tutt in Memphis Benefit: This ad appeared in the
Memphis Commercial-Appeal Friday.
Elvis in Concert 97
Saturday, August 16, 7 PM
Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN
Experience this dynamic entertainment event! A historic live concert
spectacular. See Elvis Presley perform via multi-media technology
accompanied live by the 55-piece Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the
greatest-ever gathering of more than 30 of his original touring concert
cast members, including: J.D. Sumner & The Stamps, The Jordanaires, The
Sweet Inspirations, The Imperials, Voice, Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana,
James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Jerry Scheff, RONNIE TUTT, and many more!
$50, $70, and $80 ($80 sold out) Contact Ticketmaster in Memphis at
901-525-1515 or www.ticketmaster.com A benefit for the Elvis Presley
Endowed Scholarship Fund at U. of M.
----- A new 3 C
to go to Amazon and see Neil's
brand new video for 
As
previously reported, Neil's new album will be released on November 8th.
However, it now appears the CD will be called 12 Songs,(containing
13 songs) rather than self-titled. Here is the track listing for the
eagerly awaited collection.
March 2,
2005
On
August 25th, Neil appeared on the 
Neil
appeared at the NYU graduation ceremonies on May 15, in New York City's
Washington Square Park. An Alumni of NYU, Neil wrote a brand new song
Forever NYU just for this occasion, and sang it to the crowd of appox
5,000. "I was just writing something fun for the kids to go out with,"
Diamond said. 
