Simply Diamond is by far
the most musically authentic Neil Diamond tribute band,
Neil Diamond tribute artist or Neil Diamond tribute act
that is currently performing. This is not just another Neil
Diamond impersonator or Neil Diamond lookalike. Simply Diamond
is much more!
Bio
For the past two years, following the advice
of Paul Shaffer of The Late Show with David Letterman, Brian
La Blanc embarked on a new musical venture…a Neil
Diamond tribute band, called “Simply Diamond”.
As per Paul Shaffer, “Brian is the best Neil Diamond
tribute act out there”. “His voice sounds like
the real deal”. “I’ve seen four of the
biggest Neil Diamond tribute acts and this guy blows them
all away”. In early December, Brian made his first
appearance on a new AOL internet show called “Latenet
with Ray Ellin”. Paul Shaffer did the honors of introducing
him on the show.
Brian La Blanc has also appeared at many clubs
in the Tri State NY metro area. Recently he was a guest
on the Joey Reynolds radio show, another music legend, who
worked with Neil Diamond at Bang Records and who broke many
of Neil’s hits on the radio back in the day. After
Brian sang live , Joey said, “I can’t tell the
difference between Brian and Neil…if I closed my eyes
I’d swear that Neil is here with me in the room”.
Brian La Blanc started his career working
with Rupert Holmes, a famous writer, composer, lyricist,
arranger and Tony award winning playwright . He then went
on to record an album with his brother in the early 80's,
produced by renowned lead singer and organist, Felix Cavaliere
from the rock and roll hall of fame inducted band "The
Young Rascals". Brian’s video was in rotation
on MTV. The La Blanc brothers have also worked with, and
received tremendous praise from legendary producer and arranger,
the late great, Arif Mardin (Bee Gees; Aretha Franklin;
Phil Collins; Hall & Oates; Norah Jones).
Some of the projects that Brian has worked
on involved “Toto” lead singer Bobby Kimball
and legendary singer Ronnie Spector. He has also penned
songs for other artists on the Frontier label as well. Brian
has performed at many well-known venues in NYC and across
the country including a television appearance on the original
Star Search back in the 80’s. Brian and his band have
also opened up for many national touring acts including
Grammy winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Survivor.
What People Are
Saying
"I have personally seen four of the
top Neil Diamond tribute acts in the country and this guy
blows them all away!
-- Paul Shaffer, Band leader of "Late Night With David
Letterman"
"Attention all Neil Diamondheads! Brian
LaBlanc will make you wish you still had your Hot August
Night album. His show is a non-stop thrill."
-- Jo Maeder, author, voice artist, cohost and once radio
DJ on stations, WKTU, K-ROCK and Z100
"Truly Enjoyable! A musical treat , what
a fun show! Thanks for sharing that. Brian sounds great.
The Band sounds great!"
-- Felix Cavaliere, singer, songwriter, organ player from
the Young Rascals.
"Neil Diamond never sounded better, very
well done!! Also makes you realize how good he is. Great
job Brian, I wish you and your band the best."
-- Danny Seraphine, Drummer for the legendary band CHICAGO.
" I thought it was Neil...Classic!"
-- Steve Lukather, Grammy award winning guitarist, vocalist,
songwriter from the band TOTO
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