Posted 03/24/08 by KE

Dear Friends and Fans, I can’t believe that it’s already been two years since I’ve seen you during a Neil Diamond tour, but the wait is nearly over! I am currently in rehearsals for the upcoming 2008 European Tour, a wonderful new production that will include a new stage, new music – and all of your favorite members of Diamondville. Yes, we are all in good shape – and in good tune and voice (as is our vocalist) – and we are looking forward to being on the road again. And, speaking of the tour, “keep your eye on the sparrow” for a big up and coming surprise. Although I haven’t been on tour during my hiatus, I’ve been keeping busy with a number of projects, including a show in Las Vegas in the summer of 2006, guest performances with Neil’s favorite tribute artist, Jay White, at the Riviera in Vegas, and work on new music and books. I am currently in the process of revising my instructional book, “Learn to Play the Congas like The King,” which is accompanied by an audio CD that features some great rhythms (plans are also in the works for a video in the near future). I am also going to be releasing some great new CDs in time for the tour. One will feature vocals and another CD will be an instrumental – featuring lots of percussion, of course. One of my guest performers on the instrumental CD will be a good friend of mine by the name of Jeremy Donovan, who is recognized as one of Australia’s leading indigenous players of the didgeridoo. Jeremy has performed both traditional and contemporary shows all over the globe, and he has recorded several CDs. Announcements of the release of the books and CDs will be announced on both this site and on my new MySpace page (fans who join my MySpace friends will receive periodic bulletins). I am currently setting up a number of online stores to make it easier for my fans to purchase CDs, books and other merchandise. Links to these outlets will be posted on this site and announced on MySpace as they become available. Thank you again for your support over the years. I am looking forward to seeing you again on the concert trail. Best, King

Posted 03/20/06 by KE

Hello to all my devoted fans.  Thank you for your support throughout the years.  Hold on to your seats because the King is coming out like a lion.  I believe you will thoroughly enjoy my new album 'NICE.'  I would like to introduce one of my favorite featured artists, Liza Rey Butler.  Liza Rey is the daughter of Alvino Rey, the man who invented the electric guitar along with Les Paul.  She was the beautiful little girl who once graced the TV screen in “The King Family” (1965).  I would also like to mention the great singer Sherill Atwood who has sung with me on my two top 10 albums, 'LA Bound' and 'The Magic Man', Lisa Numobuto who is a very special person and a wonderful singer and the great voice of Dannie McCormick.

A special thanks to all of my great friends who helped make this work a treasure.  Drummers: James Gadson, Paul Lime. Guitars: David T. Walker, Ronnie Rathers, Doug Rhone, Richard Bennett, Cal Green.  Bass: Daral Claybourn, Jastero, Wyne Douglas, Mike McKinney and many more of my unsung heroes.