ARTIST BIO
Keith Allyn as Neil Diamond
I am currently representing Keith Allyn as his manager.
For Booking Information Call Doug @ 417-593-1052
YouTube - Neil Diamond Tribute - "The Diamond Image"
I have been a fan of oldies music since I was a small child. My earliest memories are sneaking upstairs to the attic to play my dad's records of Elvis and the other oldies. After that I never really shook my love for the oldies. While I did love to sing I was cut from every chorus and choir I ever tried out for in school, but that never bent my interest in singing. After high school I went on to dabble in stand-up comedy where I did impressions on stage. I always got kudos on my mimics of oldies singers.
After graduating college I went into the U.S. Navy. While stationed in San Diego I was introduced to karaoke for the first time and tried my hand at it. "All Shook Up" was my very first song. All the girls standing around seemed to like it, as they were screaming, so I decided that I would stick with it.
For the next couple of years I spent all my extra time studying Elvis, everything about him and not just his music. After my release from the Navy I decided to go into “Elvis” as a career. I opened up a business that enabled me to polish my artistry, called Elvis Allynn Productions, Inc. After a while I began to gain more interest in my impersonation work.
I have appeared on eight local radio stations, four TV stations and in three national commercials. I was also televised nationally while singing the nation anthem as Elvis for Fox Sports' "Tough Man Contest". I was Roanoke, VA’s oldies radio station's (104.9FM WRDJ) only Elvis, and did many tribute shows for them. I have preformed as Elvis, Neil Diamond, Conway Twitty, and Ace Ventura in weddings, family reunions, company picnics, bars and casinos. Locations such as: Birmingham, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Tunica MS, New York, Memphis, and many others in 29 different states. I have also done charity functions for The American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Saint Jude's, and others.
I keep my shows simple and adhere to the routines set forth by the King himself. I do not embellish movements nor do I do anything out of Elvis’ character. Although I have been doing impressions since 1984, I moved to Branson, MO in 2003 to make this my career. While in Branson I have starred or appeared in 2 or 3 shows every year, comedies as well as tribute shows.
Elvis recorded 743 songs throughout his lifetime. I am proud to say I do a little over 400 of them, as well as several hundred of other artists’ songs. Artists include: Ray Stevens, John Conlee, Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias, Joe Cocker, Neil Diamond, Kermit the Frog, etc. just to name a few.
I enjoy being in front of people no matter if it's 5 or 50,000 and will always give the best show I possibly can. I look forward to seeing you.
Objective
To obtain a position as a performer that will allow me to continue to use my natural abilities and experience (over 13,000 hours on stage) in singing, comedy, impressionism, acting, and a serious Tribute Artist.
Experience
2007 EEN – “Legendary Performers” concert, Club Vegas,
Branson, MO. Performing as Neil Diamond.
2007 Owen’s Theatre Downtown Branson. Mon., Wed., & Fri.
“Elvis Sings Country” Performing with Dave Elhert, Las Vegas Hall of Fame “Elvis” Entertainer.
2006“Stevie Lee Woods & Friends” Dinner Show at the Majestic Steakhouse Thur.– Sat. Performing the opener
for the show with impressions of Neil Diamond, Ray Price, Roger Miller, Marty Robins, Willie Nelson, and others.
2006 Owen’s Theatre Downtown Branson.Every Sat. evening.
A show that tributes Elvis in the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s. Performing with Dave Elhert.
2006 “Curtain Call” – 50’s Elvis Tribute – Surrey Towne Center,
Branson. A brief look at the life and career of Elvis Presley through the 1950’s.
2006 Street Performer at the Branson Landing, performing 50’sstyle Elvis. Midwest Concerts and Events.
Under the direction of Bill Lennon (The Lennon Brothers)
2005 “LAUGHS” – Musical/Comedy – Club Vegas, Branson
Actor/Singer/Comedian – Played a mental health escapee who wanders into a Branson theater causing havoc with a show. Characters: Elvis, Ace Ventura (Pet Detective), John
Wayne, Willie Nelson, and Kermit the Frog.
96-06 Elvis Allynn Productions, Inc. – full service entertainment agency. Performs/Produces/Schedules various types of shows including Karaoke (a show of its own), with over 10,000 songs (1500+ of which I perform). I have banked over 4000 performances (over 12,000 hours) throughout 29 states for audiences of 10 – 50,000. Styles of music: 50’s – current day from country, rock, pop to alternative.
93-96 See Military below
88-93 Stand Up Comedy – Comedian
Opened for and/or shared the stage with names like, George Wallace, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Tim Allen, and Robert Schimmel (to name a few). Performing at such venues as Comedy Barn Circuit, Comic Strip Circuit, Funny Bone Circuit, Vic Theatre (Chicago), and The Venetian (Vegas).
Special Performances:
Various Radio and TV (Local, Regional, and National)
2007“Spider-Man” – Marvel Comics & Hasbro Toys - Rolla, MO
2006 Judge “Branson Spotlight” – Jim Stafford Theater.
05/06 “Rent One” commercial running 2 years in St. Louis, MO
2004 OZ Award Presenter – Ace Ventura – White House Theater
2003-2005 Center Stage – Branson Mal
2003-2006 Elvis Week – Memphis, TN (Top Ten Finalist Since 2004 in World Elvis Competition)
2003 Branson Unrehearsed – Moe Bandy Theater
2003 All Shook Up in Branson – First Place Winner (National Elvis Competition)
2002 All Shook Up in Branson – Third Place Winner (National Elvis Competition)
1998 National Anthem (Elvis) – Salem, VA (FOX Sports Network TV)
1995 National Anthem (Elvis) – Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA
Education
1992-1993 Virginia College – AAS in Electronics Technology
Military:
1993-1996 US NAVY – Intelligence Specialist – USS NIMITZ
Hobbies:
Singing, Acting, Comedy, Karaoke, writing parodies and spending time with my two sons and my other half.