A Neil Diamond Tribute Show is coming to the Royal Canadian Legion in Weyburn on June 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Good times have never seemed so good for this Neil Diamond impersonator. Joey Purpura's vocal impersonation of the famous singer will be reachin' out and touchin' you as he brings his show to the Weburn Legion Saturday, June 1.
"I had no idea how beloved Diamond is. And I had no idea how powerful his music was - and still is - to people," said Purpura, adding that it is especially touching to see Diamond fans light up and seeing audience members smile or cry when they hear his ballads. He noted that this as a satisfying part of his job.
"Response is so good that I always get invited back wherever I perform," Purpura said.
Purpura said his musical career as a Neil Diamond tribute artist began when he went to a karaoke night.
"I was introduced to karaoke about 12 ago by a friend," he said. "I took to it immediately, especially since I could now work on vocal impersonations."
Purpura said he can also impersonate other artists, such as Elton John, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor and Scott Stapp, but his busy schedule hasn't allowed him to showcase them yet.
"I haven't been able to produce other acts yet. I've done a few shows with different voices, but not regularly," he said.
To buy tickets for the show, please call the Legion or pick up tickets at the Legion club room. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
