The look, the sound, the emotion … of Neil Diamond will be hitting the stage at the Auburn Avenue Theater with The Diamond Experience at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30,

A tribute to the classic Neil Diamond, The Diamond Experience is exactly that.  Complete with sets, costumes, lighting, sound and memories of the one and only Neil Diamond, The Diamond Experience is a great experience for the family. The group will perform the legendary artist’s favorite hits, such as “Sweet Caroline,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Cracklin Rose,” and many more.

Led by front man Billy Farmer, The Diamond Experience is a Washington-based group that has traveled extensively throughout the region. Performing in venues large and small, the individual members have all the experience to make the magic happen.  Farmer, the group’s lead vocals and player of both the 6 and 12-string acoustic guitar, has been a professional touring musician and performer for more than 20 years.

Terence Paul O’Hara on the keyboards is a native of Tacoma with a degree from Cornish College of the Arts. Rick Gonzalez on bass guitar has spent years as a professional bass player and singer throughout the Southwest before joining DXP. Jay Douglas and Peter Tietjen, both on percussion, are noted pros amongst their peers. And Erika Wolf, the newest addiction to the group performing vocals and harmonies, is a fast-rising voice in professional entertainment.

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Show time

• What: Live at the Ave presents The Diamond Experience

• When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30

• Where: Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

• Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students and seniors. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov.