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 LaSalle Legion, 1250 Louis Jolliet Street, LaSalle, Saturday, June 9.
There is a general feeling that's evoked in the show, Purpura said. Seeing people happy. I had no idea how beloved Diamond is. And I had no idea how powerful his music was - and still is - to people," he said.
Seeing Diamond fans light up and seeing audience members smile or cry when they hear his ballads. He said this as a satisfying part of his job. "Response is so good that I always get invited.
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 eight years ago by a friend. 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've done a few shows with different voices, but not regularly," he said.
To buy tickets for the show, please call the LaSalle Legion at 514 365-0595.
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