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Diamonds & Martinis Although only called “Diamonds and Martinis” for the past two years, their seven year stint as The Neil Diamond Tribute and Las Vegas Review has kept Eric and his partner Jim Best extremely busy. They have entertained thousands upon thousands of people at such prestigious and high-profile events and venues as:
Music Under Glass Concert Series at The Domes - Milwaukee The 2007 - 2011 Wisconsin State Fairs – West Allis
Our Lady of Lourdes church festival - Milwaukee
Columbus, WI July 4th Festival at Fireman's Park - Columbus, WI Humboldt Park July 4th Festival - Milwaukee Greenfield Jaycees July 4th Festival at Konkel Park - Greenfield
Muskego Community Festival and parades – Muskego
Racine Country Club - Racine Spring Creek Golf Center - Whitewater New Berlin Hills Golf Club - New Berlin
Germantown Moose Lodge - Germantown Muskego Moose Lodge - Muskego
The Golden Mast - Okauchee Butler Inn - Pewaukee Twist n’ Olive - Delafield 88 Keys Piano and Martini Lounge – West Allis Bunker’s Nostalgic Lounge – West Allis The Porterhouse Restaurant - Milwaukee Capone’s Grotto – Downtown Milwaukee
Rip Tide Seafood Bar and Grill – Downtown Milwaukee The Old German Beer Hall – Downtown Milwaukee
…as well as at many other restaurants, pub and grills, Corporate Events, weddings, senior homes, long-term care facilities and private parties.
Jim Best (a/k/a “Mr. Martini”) is a lead singer as well as a drummer and was a vital part of Milwaukee’s rock scene in the 80s and 90s, performing both covers and original material. Sick of the constant drama and little payoff of being in a band, Jim saw a unique opportunity after meeting Eric to perform some of his favorite songs that he would normally not be able to do at rock n’ roll venues.
Although not an “impersonator” or “Tribute Artist” himself, Jim’s experienced vocals as a rock n’ roll singer breathe new life into many of the old standards; his unique and entertaining Las Vegas-style Review focuses on the songs of “the crooners” of yesterday - Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett – and even pays homage to artists like Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Frankie Valli, Lionel Richie and Barry Manilow. |