Neil Diamond 2008 North American Tour

Overwhelming Fan Demand Leads To Third Los Angeles Concert
On October 4, 2008 at STAPLES Center
Tickets On Sale Monday, August 11th at 10:00 AM

LOS ANGELES - July 31, 2008 -- The first U.S. reviews are in and critics and fans agree that Neil Diamond's just launched 2008 North American tour is the can't miss concert event of the year. In Los Angeles, demand for tickets to the legendary singer, songwriter and performer's Hollywood Bowl concerts on Wednesday, October 1st and Thursday, October 2nd have been so overwhelming that promoters have added a third concert on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at STAPLES Center.

Tickets for the October 4th concert at STAPLES Center go on sale to the public on Monday, August 11th at 10:00 AM and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling (213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges and event time and date are subject to change.

Following one of the most successful European tour's of his career, Diamond kicked off the North American leg of his acclaimed tour in St. Paul, MN on July 19th.

The early reviews are in and critics have been won over:

"Sweet Caroline was so rollicking that an additional refrain was played after a two-minute standing ovation. The place was jumping by "Forever in Blue Jeans"… Neil proved Thursday night that a diamond can last forever. The fans agreed by yelling 'so good, so good, so good."
-- Sioux City Journal

" Still svelte at age 67, Diamond retains the power to send his fans swooning in the aisles…Diamond's voice remains so agile and his recent material is so strong that he could easily play an intimate venue and focus on "Home" tracks."
-- Chicago Sun Times

"The spirited "Cherry, Cherry", which goes all the way back to 1966, was one of numerous classics that brought the arena alive with dancing, singing, and cheering."
-- Omaha World Herald

Tickets for American Express cardmembers are available via ticketmaster.com NOW through Sunday, August 10th at 10:00 PM local time. Additionally, I Love All Access is proud to be the exclusive provider of VIP ticket package experiences for the tour. Fans should visit iloveallaccess.com for more information and to purchase VIP tickets.

With a four-decade long career that has seen more than125 million records sold worldwide, 36 Top 40 hits, a Grammy, a Golden Globe and thousands of sold-out shows all over the globe, Neil Diamond remains one of the most vital and innovative forces in modern music. The 2008 summer tour delivers a familiar yet unique fan experience featuring amazing production, innovative stage design and, of course, an unparalleled set list of Diamond's most beloved hits. In addition to classics such as "Sweet Caroline," "I'm a Believer," and "Cherry, Cherry," Diamond performs new songs from his critically acclaimed album, Home Before Dark, his second collaboration with renowned producer Rick Rubin, which was released by Columbia Records on May 6th and debuted at #1, Diamond's first ever chart topping debut. Imbued with the same style of inspired melodies that has made his music so enduring, the album's highlights include the stunning lead single "Pretty Amazing Grace" and a striking duet with the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines entitled "Another Day (That Time Forgot)."

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For more details, log on to www.neildiamond.com.

For further information, contact:

For AEG Live:
Hannah Kampf, Scoop Marketing, (213) 639-6160, hkampf@solters.com
Eve Samuels, Scoop Marketing, (213) 639-6160, esamuels@solters.com

For STAPLES Center:
Cara Vanderhook, (213) 742-7273, cvanderhook@staplescenter.com