NEIL DIAMOND - 50th Anniversary Tribute Show starring Rob Garrett & the KO.D. Band at South Point Hotel, Casino, & Resort

NEIL DIAMOND - THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE STARRING ROB GARRETT & THE K.O.D. BAND, MARCH 10 - 12

Music icon Neil Diamond continues to be one of the most popular, successful singer/songwriters in the history of pop/rock music. On April 7th, Diamond will embark on a worldwide tour beginning in Fresno, CA. However, If you want to get technical, it was really last year that marked the 50th anniversary of Diamond entering the pop charts with his first 4 hits in 1966: 1) Solitary Man, 2) Cherry Cherry 3) I’ve Got the Feeling (Oh No No) and 4) I’m a Believer (which became the biggest hit in the career of the Monkees). However, for whatever reason, Diamond has decided to call his upcoming tour he “50th Anniversary Tour”. Also, for whatever reason, Diamond has decided to not include a Vegas date on this tour although Las Vegas has always been a stop for him during his periodic tours since 1996. Does it matter? Possibly not.

Las Vegas has had its own local ‘Neil Diamond’ for almost 23 years now and to put things into perspective, a few months ago at the annual Toys for Tots holiday variety benefit show, Las Vegas Review Journal columnist John Katsilometes made it a point to mention this from the stage as he greeted the packed house at the opening: "Neil Diamond is skipping Las Vegas on his 50th anniversary tour this year, but you can see Rob Garrett as Neil Diamond tonight." That pretty much put things in perspective to a happily responsive audience – many not necessarily big Diamond fans.

Rob Garrett’s name has become synonymous with that of Neil Diamond as no one will argue that he has become one of the town’s most popular local draws – whether it be a tribute act or non-tribute act. It was been a while since Garrett has performed an extended engagement in Las Vegas and, as a prelude to Diamond’s upcoming tour, he will command the main stage of the South Point Hotel & Casino for 3 nights (March 10th - March 12th) along with his well-polished 9-piece “K.O.D.” (‘King of Diamonds’) Band” performing their own “50th Anniversary Neil Diamond Tribute Show”.

Band members will include Stephen Gerard and Jay Boyer on Keys/Synthesizer, Daryl Slade on bass, Billy Carmody on drums, Matt Baldoni & Steve Henley on electric and acoustic guitars, LJ Harness on percussion, and Diane Gordon and Jessie Thompson singing backup vocals.

Aside from winning numerous awards over the years, Garrett has been critically acclaimed for his uncanny physical and vocal resemblance to a late 70’s/early 80’s Neil Diamond and is arguably considered the world’s most well-known and respected Neil Diamond tribute artist. So much so that he has earned the tag “King of Diamonds”.

Showtime’s are at 7:30 PM and one can purchase tickets ($25/$30/$35) by calling or visiting the South Point box office at 702-797-8055 or going directly to their website at http://southpointcasino.com/entertainment/showroom Video Preview: https://youtu.be/A5Wim3MR1WU