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Glenda Lange<\/strong>
\n Rock Island, IL<\/strong>
\n September 8, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Neil Diamond Show was great.
\nEven though it is a one man show it is very professional.
\nKeith Allynn did a great job singing and taking us through
\nNeil Diamond\u2019s life with his songs.
\nWe had a glimpse into Keith\u2019s own life with the songs that
\nentwined his life.<\/p>\n

I would definitely see this show again.<\/p>\n

Peter Cameron<\/strong>
\n Depoe, Oregon<\/strong>
\n August 30, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Neil Diamond Tribute was a last minute addition to the show
\nschedule for my wife and I. We are glad we did.<\/p>\n

Keith Allynn is so personable and real. As he chatted with
\nthe audience before the show we got to know him as a person.
\nHis performance was wonderful. Song after song kept us waiting
\nfor the next.<\/p>\n

At times I would close my eyes and think I was at a Neil Diamond
\nconcert. He is that good. A Neil Diamond Tribute should be on
\neveryone\u2019s list of shows to see.<\/p>\n

We purchased Keith\u2019s package of DVD\u2019s and can\u2019t wait to get
\nhome to play them. On another trip to Branson we will be sure
\nto see Keith again<\/p>\n

Carol Lueck<\/strong>
\n Evansville, IN<\/strong>
\n August 19, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

My husband and I truly enjoyed this show.
\nThe songs sounded exactly like the artist himself.<\/p>\n

With all the moves, feelings and the calm of his personality..<\/p>\n

We will definitely be back to this show in the coming future\u2026.<\/p>\n

Coreen Bloomer<\/strong>
\n Sun City, AZ<\/strong>
\n June 3, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keith looks and sings like Neil Diamond.<\/p>\n

Gentle person which reflects in his music.<\/p>\n

Nancy Salzmann
\nMineral, IL
\nDecember 1, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you shut your eyes, you would swear it was Neil Diamond
\nsinging!<\/p>\n

I have been to two live concerts and Keith Allynn had his voice
\nand mannerisms pegged!<\/p>\n

We loved the show!<\/p>\n

Cecille Skaggs<\/strong>
\n Springfield, MO<\/strong>
\n November 13, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I loved the show. Keith Allynn has nailed the Neil Diamond
\nlook and sound. His performance, including voice, body language,
\nand narration were perfect. His wife, Diana, provided a touch
\nof \u201cspice\u201d that was just right. His \u201caudience
\nwarmer\u201d was cute and enjoyable. The show was the right
\nlength \u2013 long enough but not too long. I don\u2019t understand why
\nhe doesn\u2019t have a bigger venue filled to capacity.<\/p>\n

I have wanted to see Neil Diamond in person and have watched
\nfor an appearance to attend, and this show basically satisfied
\nthat desire. Keith Allynn is a dead ringer for Neil Diamond.
\nFabulous!<\/p>\n

Dr. Dennis V. Adam, DC<\/strong>
\n Iron Mountain, MI<\/strong>
\n November 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

My wife and I thought this was an excellent show.<\/p>\n

We have actually seen it twice so we went back which should
\ntell you something. They are also great people and are not afraid
\nto take time to talk to you. Great down home people and are
\nboth very talented.<\/p>\n

Would be great to put a few Elvis\u2019 songs in the show since
\nhe is good at that also. They serve great pumpkin pie. Enjoyed
\nseeing their son so his Elvis act. Guess he is following in
\nhis father\u2019s foot steps. Hope his wife starts singing again
\nin the Central Stage by Wal Mart again.<\/p>\n

Gary & Jackie Rothmeier<\/strong>
\n Kasson, MN<\/strong>
\n October 8, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We felt it was the best show that we saw on our trip to Branson.<\/p>\n

Neil Diamond has always been a favorite of ours and Keith Allynn
\ndid an excellent job. I felt like I was listening to the real
\nNeil Diamond. He even had that special \u201ccatch in his voice
\nthat is totally Neil\u2019s.<\/p>\n

My wife said that if we come again to Branson, Keith\u2019s show
\nis on the list of being seen over again.<\/p>\n

Robert Parlow<\/strong>
\n Blowing Rock, NC<\/strong>
\n September 22, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keith put his heart and soul into the performance we saw, his
\nrendition of Neil\u2019s song made us feel as if Neil himself was
\ndoing the show.<\/p>\n

We did not need to close our eyes to imagine that Neil was
\nsinging, his voice and his looks were so life like. Last year
\nwe saw a Neil tribute in Florida, Keith was much better. As
\nfar as the venue is concerned, Keith deserves a larger venue
\nwith more in the form of the \u201cbig shows\u201d in Branson.
\nHis costumes were good. The prerecorded music was excellent
\nand at times a bit too loud. The lighting was adequate for the
\nsetting, but a real stage with lighting that was variable could
\nhave enhanced the effect of some of the songs.<\/p>\n

Net, terrific performer who deserves a better venue.<\/p>\n

Kurt L. Moore<\/strong>
\n Branson, MO<\/strong>
\n September 10, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute\/ The Diamond Image (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keith Allynn has successfully put together a show depicting
\nNeil Diamond. Neil is a hard person to give successful tribute
\nto because of his unusual appearance, his Brooklyn accent and
\nhis mannerisms onstage. Keith Allynn has the Diamond persona
\ndown cold including the difficult Brooklyn accent.<\/p>\n

I recently saw a stage performance of Keith\u2019s show at the Branson
\nMall Theater and was amazed by it. Not so much that Keith had
\nthe accent down to a science and not so much with the lighting
\nand smoke effects and not so much with the costume choice but
\nrather with the fact that several times during the show I would
\nswear it was Neil Diamond on stage and not Keith Allynn.<\/p>\n

Previously I had taken photos of Keith for publicity purposes
\nand found he had taken one and had it beside an actual photo
\nof Neil Diamond. It was eerie how much the two looked alike\u2014not
\nonly alike, but exactly alike. I have taken photos since both
\non and off stage and found many of my photos looked amazingly
\nlike Neil Diamond.<\/p>\n

Keith Allynn was an Elvis Tribute Artist for 14 years. He never
\nreally found his niche with that persona but certainly has with
\npaying tribute to Neil Diamond. Keith has studied Diamond literally
\nday and night to get the mannerisms, the songs and the accent
\ndown to when he comes on stage; it is many times Neil Diamond
\nentering the stage. Keith Allynn, for sure, was literally born
\nto pay tribute to Neil Diamond.<\/p>\n

Neil Diamond is rated as the third most successful adult contemporary
\nartist ever, behind only Barbara Streisand and Elton John. In
\n1984 Diamond was inducted into the Songwriter\u2019s Hall of
\nFame and in 2000, received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement
\nAward.<\/p>\n

Neil Diamond has sold 115 million records worldwide with 48
\nmillion being sold in the United States. He has been recording
\nmusic since the 1960\u2019s.<\/p>\n

In Keith\u2019s show he and his wife, Diana Lynn combine to
\ndo a remake of the 1978 Diamond-Streisand duet, \u201cYou Don\u2019t
\nBring Me Flowers.\u201d It was originally recorded separately
\nby both Diamond and Streisand. A Louisville radio program director
\ndecided to take both albums and combine them into a virtual
\nduet. In doing so it was apparent the mix had chemistry for
\nlisteners, so Diamond and Streisand recorded it to make it real.
\nIt was so real it became a number one hit for them.<\/p>\n

There was a side story connected with their live performance
\nonstage. Seems Streisand was always nervous before a performance
\nto the point of sometimes losing her cookies. When they were
\nperforming onstage and were close together during the last part
\nof the song, she was so nervous her mike kept knocking against
\nhis. I guess it drove the sound guys crazy trying to sort it
\nall out.<\/p>\n

Bottom line is this: There are not probably nine people in
\nthe entire world who actually resemble Neil Diamond. Keith Allynn
\ndoes. There are few people in the world who can sing like Neil
\nDiamond. Keith Allyn can. There are fewer people in the world
\nwho look like Neil Diamond, sing like Neil Diamond and do it
\nwith the right accent. Keith Allynn does it all.<\/p>\n

As I said earlier, Keith Allynn was literally born to pay tribute
\nto Neil Diamond and his music. I know this much, if Neil Diamond
\nwere ever to visit Keith Allynn\u2019s show, he would smile
\nand say, \u201cJob well done, my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you loved Neil Diamond before, Keith Allynn as Neil Diamond
\nwill have you falling in love with him all over again.<\/p>\n

Pat Misener<\/strong>
\n Andover, KS<\/strong>
\n September 10, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keith Allyn performs an outstanding tribute to the life &
\nsongs of Neil Diamond.<\/p>\n

His voice, looks and actions match Neil\u2019s style to a \u201cT\u201d.
\nWow! Also Keith\u2019s duets with Dianne Lynn are most touching &
\nromantic. Keith\u2019s voice is so creative & versatile matching
\nfavorite vocalist including Hermit the Frog.<\/p>\n

What an outstanding performer not to be missed while in Branson.
\nWe look forward to seeing him in more spotlights & theaters.
\n(He is) an upcoming Star to go see.<\/p>\n

Kim Wakefors<\/strong>
\n Waterloo, Ontario<\/strong>
\n August 11, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keith Allynn is a dead ringer for a younger Neil Diamond in
\nlooks and voice!<\/p>\n

He has put together a very intimate show and is a fabulous
\nmusician and a great entertainer!<\/p>\n

Cindy Neureuther<\/strong>
\n Berkeley, CA<\/strong>
\n August 4, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

My husband and I really, really enjoyed this Neil Diamond Tribute
\nshow performed by Keith Allynn.<\/p>\n

Keith has an amazing voice and certainly the stage presence
\nof Neil himself. We were very impressed by the quality of Keith\u2019s
\nperformance. We also enjoyed all the photos of Neil Diamond
\non stage. I especially liked how Keith Allynn performed the
\nsongs: Cracklin Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, I am I Said, and
\nCherry Cherry. Keith\u2019s lovely wife Diana Lynn added a nice balance
\nto his performance when she joined him on stage. I enjoyed learning
\nabout how some of the songs of Neil Diamond came to be written,
\nbut I also liked hearing about Keith\u2019s own life and his dedication
\nto his career and family. His story is very touching, which
\nfor me, made this show unique and well worth seeing.<\/p>\n

I have already recommended seeing Keith Allynn to my family
\nand friends, and would certainly see him again when I return
\nto Branson, Missouri.<\/p>\n

Linda Wells<\/strong>
\n West Memphis, AR<\/strong>
\n July 2, 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neil Diamond Tribute (Keith Allynn)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have enjoyed the amazing talent of this man for 4 years.<\/p>\n

His show is the best you will see.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had the pleasure of seeing Keith perform over 25 times.
\nI have seen Neil Diamond in Memphis, TN, Keith does great justice
\nto the Man and His Music.<\/p>\n

People if you don\u2019t see this show you will have missed the
\nopportunity of a lifetime. The show is awesome. Keith will leave
\nyou with a big Wow, what a voice, what a man what a performance.<\/p>\n

I would go and see him perform anywhere I possibly could over
\nand over!<\/p>\n

Outstanding!<\/p>\n \r\n\t