LAS VEGAS — Since the early 1970s, Neil Diamond has been a touring legend, selling out shows all over the world and offering up amazing performances marked with his signature laser beams. The hundreds of men and women behind those memorable tours are now cordially invited to a special cocktail party in their honor to be held in Orlando this October prior to the popular Parnelli Awards. “We at the Parnellis are pleased to organize what will be a must-attend event in honor of those of us who were fortunate enough to work with Mr. Diamond,” says Patrick Stansfield of the Parnelli Board of Advisors and a veteran of many of Diamond’s tours for more than 25 years. “It will be a wonderful opportunity to see everyone again.”
The special event will be held prior to the Parnelli Awards, the Oscars of the live event production industry, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2009 — the Friday of the LDI Convention. This will offer the chance for old friends who have worked for Diamond to mingle, recall old times and reminisce over all that they’ve accomplished.
“A few years ago, there was the Parnelli Tom Field Associates Reunion, and that was pretty cool,” says Doug Pope. “There’s a history for this kind of thing, and I’m looking forward to it.” Pope, who like Stansfield is a longtime veteran of many a Diamond tour, has been appointed by the Parnelli Board of Advisors to help organize the special event.
Pope and Stansfield say they have kept track of many of those who worked on Diamond’s shows, but not all. Those who fell out of touch or know of someone who worked on those crews who might be interested are encouraged to contact Pope directly at NDCrewReunion at aol.com.
Additional information about the Parnelli Awards can be found at www.parnelliawards.com.
