“It’s all about the story. If you take a close look at any great song, there is always a great story: both somewhere behind it and being conveyed by the lyrics”.
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Singer-songwriter Craig Stewart knows what he’s talking about.
Known throughout the music industry as ‘The Storyteller’, his songs and shows bring to life the stories he has both gathered and sought out over a musical career spanning 20 years.
‘Neil Diamond – The Man, The Music’ tells the story of the man himself, following his journey from humble beginnings as the son of a shopkeeper right through to being a global superstar.
The show is headed to the area, with Craig to perform at Gloucester Soldiers Club on Friday, February 1 from 8pm.
The show features numerous interviews and behind-the-scenes stories of how some of Neil’s most-loved songs actually came to be, all presented in Craig Stewart’s distinctly intimate style.
Featuring about 30 of Neil’s biggest hits, from Cracklin’ Rosie, I Am I Said and Sweet Caroline to a special Hot August Night tribute, audiences are left in no doubt as to why Craig is regarded as a master craftsman by his peers in the music industry.
Craig has more than 2,000 shows under his belt, and has been described as “one of the most listenable singers to emerge this century” by a national music magazine.
He’s performed as a feature artist at numerous festivals countrywide, reached the Toyota Starmaker grand final twice, released four original albums, is endorsed by Australian acoustic guitar manufacturer Maton Guitars and has been either a finalist or winner of multiple awards.
The culmination of this experience is the Neil Diamond tribute show.
The show uses a massive backdrop combined with multiple projections to display over 700 photos, designed to complement the music perfectly.
“I’ve had many other acts ask me how I did that, but my lips are sealed.
“Suffice it to say I wanted an artistic element to weave its way through the music, which would help lend meaning to the lyrics, and I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out.
“The combination of live performance and multimedia results in a truly immersive experience for the audience.
“It’s the final ‘wow’ factor that leaves everyone wanting more,” Craig said of his creative process.
Tickets are $20 and are on sale now from the Gloucester Soldiers Club’s main bar
