Shining Bright - A Benefit Concert for Arts Garage

Schedule

Sun Sep 22 2024 at 07:00 pm

Location

Arts Garage | Delray Beach, FL

Experience a live performance of all your favorite Neil Diamond songs, complete with engaging stories and history behind each one. This 6-piece band brings the music to life, featuring other talented singers and duets, along with songs written by Neil Diamond for other artists.
In June, Governor DeSantis vetoed the Arts & Culture grant funding recommended by the legislature, cutting $32 million in Cultural and Museum grants across the State of Florida. Proceeds from this performance will directly address our $70,500 budget shortfall. Your financial support will help Keep the Arts Accessible for All.
Complimentary lite bites will be provided.
PERFORMER BIOS:
Stephen Cocola
In the Neil Diamond tribute show, Diamonds are Forever, Stephen Cocola is the voice of Neil Diamond. Cocola was born in upstate New York and came down to Florida for college where he graduated with a music degree from University of South Florida. While he learned a lot about music in university, he had been playing music and forming his own bands since the age of twelve. After graduating college, he traveled the country continuously playing in bands and shows until settling in south Florida in 1973. Over the past couple years, Cocola has performed Neil Diamond songs in Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, and multiple sold-out venues in South Florida.
Tomey Sellars: Vocals
International Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Tomey Sellars was a top 3 finalist on VH1’s Born to Diva. Featured globally in concerts and tours which include Raul Di Blasio, Julio Iglesias, Connie Francis, Jeff Kashiwa, Charles Calello, Rudy Perez. Given the Honor of Performing for the King, Queen, & Princess of Jordan. Opening act for Lee Greenwood at the Official Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration, 2021.
Morgan McCormick: Keyboards
From San Francisco, Morgan McCormick began studying piano at 7 years old, and participated in recitals, and competitions, winning numerous awards. Morgan has played in many local clubs and corporate bands, now with The Euphoria band, the Neil Diamond tribute band, and Billy Idol tribute band.
Jim Harrison: Bass
Jim hails from upstate NY and moved to Florida in the late 80s. He has played bass professionally for the last 60 years and was the original bass player for Steve Cocola, our Neil Diamond guy, from the age of 12. Jim plays all genres of music with TV and video appearances with Jim Belushi, Bobby Sherman, The Happenings and the Winter Brothers.
Tony Azzara: Guitar
The leader and musical director of the band came to Florida from New York City as a session player. Tony played on Long Island opposite Twisted Sister, Dee Snyder, and Manhattan Skyline backing all the oldies acts. In 1978 Tony started working in Florida with his band coming off the road. He is currently a member of the Studio 54 band, Euphoria Corporate band and the Neil Diamond tribute band.
Randy Robins: Drums
Professional drummer Randy Robins began playing at the age of 4 years, joined his first band at age 11, and became a career drummer at 16 years old. He has toured many countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Finland, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Hawaii, and most of the United States. Randy has done studio work at TK Studios in Miami and was the house band drummer at Cafe’ 66, Septembers, Facade, Bermuda Triangle, and JP Mulligans, and New York Bar & Grill, all in the South Florida area. Randy currently performs with Diamond is Forever, The Chase Band, The Motowners, The Viva Band, Jes & the Gigalows, Xscape, and The Warren Hill Band.
BAND MEMBERS:
Stephen Cocola – Vocals
Tony Azzara – Guitar
Morgan McCormick – Keyboards
Jim Harrison – Bass
Tomey Sellars – Vocals
Sponsored by
Stuart & Shelby Home Builders
Chuck & Pam Halberg
Randy Robbins – Drums

Where is it happening?

Arts Garage, 198 NE 1st St, Delray Beach, FL 33444-3709, United States,Delray Beach, Florida

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