Watch James Manning shine as Neil Diamond

TONIGHT AT THE AMPHITHEATER

Tribute to Neil Diamond Thursday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. Amphitheater Stage

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All are invited to come sing and dance to the ultimate Neil Diamond experience with James Manning and The American Diamond tonight at the Amphitheater, starting at 7:30 p.m.

The American Diamond is a diverse musical cover band that honors the legendary icon and brings all Diamond fans together to celebrate his music.

Lead singer James Manning has shared the stage with many platinum artists including Leon Russell, Loverboy, Marshall Tucker Band and others.

His frequent appearances in famous venues have earned Manning a growing, loyal and passionate following.

Guitarist and background vocalist Scott Felton’s musical journey took him to Los Angeles where he quickly became established as an in-demand sideman for a wide variety of local bands and artists.

Bassist Giorgio Tupanjanin, a graduate of the Los Angeles College of Music, has recorded and performed with a myriad of artists.

Keyboardist Marc Gumberg has played piano and keyboards on various projects and has written songs with Michael Fitzhugh,

James Manning and his band will perform songs from Neil Diamond's repertoire of hits, like "Sweet Caroline," "Forever In Blue Jeans" and "Cracklin' Rosie." Mitchel Delevie and others. With years of experience as a musician, composer, arranger, and songwriter, he also worked in TV and film for Warner Bros., Disney and Sony.

Drummer Bobby Ruggiero has over 30 years of experience as a drummer, musical director and producer. He has worked with Van Morrison, Sam Butera, Beau Brummels, Natalie Cole, Tom Jones, Dean Martin & The Gold Diggers and others. He has recorded with Disney Studios, Sony Records, the Astral Weeks and others.

Together, this group will perform the greatest hits from Neil Diamond. See Amphitheater rules and the season lineup on page 21.