The Voice...the Songs...the Man...a Tribute to Neil Diamond!!
REAL DIAMOND is a professional band dedicated to the faithful re-creation of the live Neil Diamond experience. We are obsessively passionate about providing you and your audience the finest Neil Diamond show short of having the man there himself.
Curt Di Domizio fronts the band with a chillingly realistic Neil Diamond interpretation. Your audience will be amazed and dazzled as they dance and sing along to four decades of incredible, unforgettable songs.
Our set list includes note-for-note renditions of all Neil Diamond's greatest hits including: Cherry Cherry, Holly Holy, Kentucky Woman, Cracklin Rosie, Sweet Caroline, America, Love on the Rocks, September Morn, Solitary Man, I'm a Believer, Song Sung Blue, Heartlight, You Don't Bring me Flowers, If You Know What I Mean, Thank the Lord for the Nighttime, I am..I Said, Hello Again, Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, Play Me, Desiree, Shilo, He ain't Heavy, Red Red Wine, Forever in Blue Jeans, Beautiful Noise and many more.
Thanks to Neil Diamond for the many years of wonderful songs!
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Curt DiDomizio - Lead Vocals 
Curt has been entertaining crowds since elementary school singing Elvis, Neil Diamond, Elton John and others. From 80's rock bands to present day he has been doing what he loves best, singing and entertaining. His stage presence will make you feel as though you are part of the show. He knew he wanted to be an entertainer at an early age and has continued to pursue his dream. Curt plays rhythm guitar, drums and is also a song writer. He has appeared in commercials, T.V. shows and voice over work. Curt is the lead singer and founder of REAL DIAMOND, a tribute to the incomparable Neil Diamond. "KEEPIN' IT NEIL"!
Kevin Crandall - Keys / Acoustic Guitar / Musical Director 
Kevin Crandall is a performing musician, songwriter and audio engineer based in Warrington Pennsylvania. Following several years of formal training on piano and acoustic guitar, Kevin ended up spending way too many hours listening to the music of the 70's on vinyl through really big headphones. He has been blessed to perform in several fantastic local original bands including the Underhills. He is currently focused on honing the musical vision of Real Diamond and bringing the amazing legacy of Neil Diamond songs to our fans.
JackMedei - Drums
Mike Sanscoucie-Bass guitar 
Coming Soon
Mike Pollock - Trombone/Percussion 
Michael is proud to be the trombonist for Real Diamond. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 2001 and later received his Masters Degree in music education from the University of New Mexico . Highlights of Michael’s musical career include performances with the New Mexico Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony, Santa Fe Opera, Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra, the Washington Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, and the Disney Collegiate All-Star Band. Currently he works as a professional trombonist and public school music teacher in the greater Philadelphia / New Jersey region.
Matt Hetzler-Saxaphone Coming soon
Arron Simon-Piano/Keyboards 
Aaron is a Philly suburb native. Music has been part of his life since childhood, beginning piano and drum lessons in the early elementary grades. Throughout his youth, Aaron was heavily involved with the North Penn High School music department. He has played keyboards or drums in various jazz ensembles, pit orchestras. In addition, he has entertained the elderly by performing keyboard concerts at local retirement and nursing homes for the past decade. After graduating North Penn in 2004, he earned a Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Hartford Hartt School of Music in 2008 with an emphasis in Music Production & Technology. Following graduation from college, he found an ad for a Neil Diamond tribute project and came on board as one of the original members of Real Diamond, formerly named by Aaron as "Forever In Blue Jeans." After getting the band off to a great start, Aaron took a hiatus from the band to pursue other endeavors. In June of 2010, Aaron returned to the band and says “…it felt like coming home.”
Debbie Fossile - Singer/Percussion
Debbie Fossile has been performing and singing professionally in the Philadelphia area in a variety of bands for many years. Debbie has studied voice and is classically trained. Her music repetoire includes all genres of music from classical, country, rock, and pop. Debbie was Miss Bucks County and a former runner-up in the Miss Pa. pageant which enabled her to appear as an opening act for professional comedians such as David Brenner and Pat Cooper. Debbie's recent endevour includes making a music video for her original song which was recently produced in Nashville.
Sharon Stirling - Singer/Percussion
Sharon Stirling is versatile singer who hails from Northeast Philadelphia. She started singing in her teens in the tri state area, months after graduating from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts when she joined the "John Alexander Band".
Playing at Old Philly Clubs like Dobbs, Khyber Pass and live broadcast's from the Empire Rock Room, the all originals band opened for local groups Ezra Mohawk, Pretty Poison, Tommy Conwell as well as national acts like Foghat and Johnny Winter. Ironically, the keyboard player from JAB would introduce her to "Real Diamond" front man Curtis DiDomizio years later.
Later, Sharon entered Temple University’s Jazz Vocal Program and received her bachelors in music. One of her greatest accomplishment's to date (Next to having Grace, age 3!) was headlining Zanzibar Blue in Philly and Delaware, where she was compared to jazz contemporary Stacy Kent.
Performing the old jazz standards secured a position in one of Philadelphia's premier Wedding Bands for the past 20 years. Most recently as lead vocalist for the The Robin Dubin Orchestra.
Passionate for adventure, Stirling became the newest addition to “The Real Diamond Band” as one of “The Diamondette’s". Sharon exclaims, "I feel so fortunate to be working with this multi talented band!" She looks forward to a long rocking career with them. “I went to the audition and thought, "Man, this guy sounds like the real deal".
James Pecsi Guitars:
James is passionate about guitar and after being in many cover bands has settled into the REAL DIAMOND band from inception. James plays acoustic and electric guitars and is also one of the founding members of REAL DIAMOND. James has been playing guitar for over 20 years and learned many different styles from great guitar players like Paul Hammond from the band "Get the Led Out." James plays Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Strats and Martin guitars. James also gives private lessons.
Pamela Carboner-Piano/Keys
Coming Soon
Victoria Serrone-Vocals
Coming Soon
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