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Nikki Artale
nikkiartale@cox.net
(702) 279-7001
Please Bring Me Flowers
Neil Diamond said that he is complimented by all the Neil Diamond
impersonators in their efforts and dedication but he is quoted as saying
“My favorite is a young man named Jay White.” Mine too. Neil’s mother
Rose White also gave her approval and I think that a mother’s word is
the most important and powerful word anyone can give. I recently went to
see Jay White’s tribute to Neil at the Riviera Hotel and I witnessed a
spectacular performance that left me teary eyed listening to him sing
all my favorite songs.
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Neil Diamond impersonator Jay White and Nikki Artale
What touched my heart the most was “Coming To America” because I thought
of my grandparents who came here from Greece in 1924 and Jay said that
is also special to so many people to identify with because if it wasn’t
for one of our ancestors coming to America, we wouldn’t be here.
What a remarkable likeness, in looks and sound. He has perfected the
moves, the vocals and the mannerisms. His costumes were perfect as is
his body, fit and trim. He still plays hockey so that accounts for his
physical fitness. Jay told us that Neil recently sent him one of his
outfits and he treasures the clothes.
The show is perfection and the audience can close their eyes and picture
Neil singing to them. They participate in the show by clapping, singing
and standing up and moving to the sound of the music. Jay makes you a
part of the show and everyone has big smiles on their faces and some are
teary eyed, like I was. This was definitely the next best thing because
I thought I was in a Neil Diamond concert.
Rose Martinez, Jay White, Kathy Fusco, fans at the show.
Jay has been performing as Neil for 25 years with over 8000 shows and
has played in five different countries. He was the original cast member
to portray a living legend in “Legends In Concert.” There are still long
lines waiting to get into see his show and they all line up after the
show to talk to Jay and take pictures with him. There are many repeat
customers and I definitely will be one of them. I want to close my eyes
and dream of the flowers Jay promised to give me when I attend his next
show, because I told him that my other favorite song was “You Don’t
Bring Me Flowers Any More.”
Jay announced that next week there will be a special to all the locals
to attend his show for $15.00. All you have to do is go to the box
office with the announcement in the Neon for your tickets. This is a
deal and you must go with your family and friends and have the
experience of your life as you watch this fantastic show.
Chris Gardner, Nikki Artale and Jay White
Our other guest on the show was Chris Gardner who impersonates
Michael Jackson and he bears a striking resemblance to him. You
definitely think it is Michael Jackson when you see him. Chris said when
he goes out he has to have bodyguards because mobs form immediately and
want to touch him and get close to him. I found Chris to be a little shy
and a little nervous because this was his first radio interview and I
assured him that he would have a good time on our show and we were there
to make him comfortable and we were fun to be with. Chris is 21 years
old and lives in Las Vegas. He started dancing when he was 7 years old
and he gave us a sample of the famous “Moon Walk”. Heel, toe, heel, toe,
he makes it look so easy to do. He also sings like Michael and is so
charming and sweet, a son anyone could be proud of.
Michael Jackson impersonator Chris Gardner
He is an overall entertainer and performs at weddings, private parties
and shows.
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Jay and Chris sang a song for us and then I asked them to sing Happy
Birthday to Marleen Marino, publisher of Vegas Community Online, whose
birthday was last week. That was a first, Michael Jackson and Neil
Diamond singing happy birthday to Marleen. She deserves it. All of her
friends turned out to celebrate and many entertainers were there putting
on a great show. Some of my favorites were Country Superstars from
“Fitzgeralds” and the drag queens from “Lucky Cheng’s” with my favorite
lady” Vivian.” Happy Birthday Marleen and I can’t wait until your
birthday next year.
Chris will be leaving next week to go to Branson MO to audition for
“Legends In Concert”. Jay wished him luck and had some advice for him.
Chris Gardner and Jay White
Also waiting in MO for him is his girlfriend Holly who is also an
entertainer. Looks like love is in the air. We wish him luck in his new
adventures.
If you would like to listen to the above show, go to
www.alltalkradio.net/celebritynews
Scroll down to Show Archives and click on 8/6/07. While you are on our
web site listen to all the other shows in the archives.
Any questions or comments email me at
nikkiartale@cox.net or
call 702 279-7001.
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