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Matt Vee
I Am, He Said-A Celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee & The Killer Vees
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Mar 28, 2024
8:00 PM EDT
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About this concert
“We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, music industry veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like "Cracklin' Rosie," “America," and "Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid 60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”
“This is not a tribute show,” says Tommy Vee. “This is a celebration of an amazing musical icon, one we all love and respect. We have been fans since we were in grade school and first learning our respective instruments and played many of these tunes over the years in various bands. We have recruited an incredible group of singers and players and have gone back to the original records,” he explains, “it is all about the vocals and Matt nails it. It’s a Rockin’ show!”
Members Of The Killer Vees have recorded or performed with: Bobby Vee, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tim Rice, Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, The Shirelles, The Chiffons, The Shirelles, Bill Medley, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland, Johnny Tillotson, Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, Peter Noone, Bill Medley, The Johnny Holm Band and MANY others.
Members of the Florida Theatre starting at the Ensemble Level, order tickets now by emailing boxoffice@floridatheatre.com or calling 904-355-2787 by 5pm on Tuesday, October 31.
Opening Act and E-Club members use the code word to purchase tickets at 10AM on Thursday, November 2.
General Public tickets on sale at 10AM on Friday, November 3.
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Gary
May 16th 2024
Very good show,nice to see a family get together and make such great music,Matt Vee was spot on as Neil Diamond and his stories were very interesting in between the songs,the venue was very beautiful just a perfect night.
Saint Joseph, MO@Missouri Theatre
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The Florida Theatre is a 1,900-seat historic theatre located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida that first opened its doors on April 8, 1927 and was listed on the National...
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Matt Vee Biography
Nephew of legendary 60s pop-star Bobby Vee, Matt Vee, singer, guitarist, writer and recording artist, along with his cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee (sons of Bobby Vee) and wife Julie Velline tour the country performing as "The Killer Vees," in various musical configurations. Most notably is Matt's production "I Am, He Said"--A Celebration of Neil Diamond, which has played for hundreds of thousands nationwide.
Matt grew up within the legacy of a very musical family. Father Bill Velline and his younger brother Bobby formed “Bobby Vee & The Shadows” as a basement band in 1958. Buddy Holly’s untimely death on February 3, 1959, “The Day The Music Died” would catapult Bobby Vee into the international spotlight in early 1960. Bob Dylan, then known as “Elston Gunnn” briefly performed with Matt’s dad and uncle in those early days and recently quoted on-stage that “Bobby was the most meaningful person I've shared the stage with.”
This legacy has continued on with Matt and Bobby’s sons Jeff and Tommy Vee, and Matt’s wife Julie as “The Killer Vees!” You can catch Matt and the Vee brothers in many different touring acts. Just check the website for a show near you! www.MattVee.com
Read MoreMatt grew up within the legacy of a very musical family. Father Bill Velline and his younger brother Bobby formed “Bobby Vee & The Shadows” as a basement band in 1958. Buddy Holly’s untimely death on February 3, 1959, “The Day The Music Died” would catapult Bobby Vee into the international spotlight in early 1960. Bob Dylan, then known as “Elston Gunnn” briefly performed with Matt’s dad and uncle in those early days and recently quoted on-stage that “Bobby was the most meaningful person I've shared the stage with.”
This legacy has continued on with Matt and Bobby’s sons Jeff and Tommy Vee, and Matt’s wife Julie as “The Killer Vees!” You can catch Matt and the Vee brothers in many different touring acts. Just check the website for a show near you! www.MattVee.com
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