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Special Appearance byJORDAN CARROLL

as Barry White

Say the name Barry White and you'd behard pressed to follow it with the name ofany other recording artist with such ahuge, cross-sectional following. He wasat home appearing on Soul Train,guesting with a full band on The TodayShow, featured on Alley McBeal andintroduced to a new generation in cartoonform in various episodes of TheSimpsons. Jordan also often performsBarry White as part of Best InEntertainment's MOTOWN TRIBUTE.

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Joe Tirrito as Elvis

Joe was born on the South Side of Chicago.His parents instilled in him a love of music. Thehours he spent with his truck driving father,listening to Elvis Presley, prepared him for hiscareer as a Tribute Artist. He has beenperforming his Tribute for about 24 years. Inthat time he has traveled to Japan, theBahamas, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Washing-ton, DC, and Memphis to showcase histalents. He has appeared on the OprahWinfrey Show, the Geraldo Rivera Show, andwas featured in the National Enquirer. Listento Joe Tirrito perform his tribute to Elvis andyou understand that the man truly loves themusic he sings. His breathtaking rendition of"Unchained Melody", sung a cappella, will pullan audience to its feet with applause. Joe'senormous energy electrifies his audiencesand instills in them the joy he feels in his music.His magnetism thrills old and young alike.

In addition to the numerous impressionsfeatured in his show, John's own singingvoice has been described as an excitingblend of Tom Jones and Engelbert.Reviewers of John's shows have namedhim "The Italian Tom Jones" and "The Manof Endless Voices". He has also been billedas "The One Man Legends Show". In July,2000 and 2001 John's Voices Of The Nightshow was featured at Milwaukee's FestaItaliana. Other show venues have beenthroughout the USA as well as tours inCanada and Europe. John has performedon touring cruises out of Tampa, Florida, aswell as at The Ocean Reef Club and TheHouse Of Blues, in Key Largo, Florida.

John Truncali as Tom Jones

Like his legendary counterpart, Robwas born and grew up in New YorkCity, learning to play the guitar at age14. His main influences while growingup were Elvis, the Beatles, and quitenaturally Neil Diamond. In 1974 hemoved to Las Vegas along with hisparents and younger brother. "Thereare many people who would like to butnever get the chance to see NeilDiamond perform. I love the challengeof re-creating the performances of thisgreat musical legend, who I hope stillhas many years of performances left inhim," said Rob.

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Rob Garrett as Neil Diamond

Stewart, originally from London and cousin torock star and latter - day classic tunes croonerRod Stewart, has been performing since age17, and has seen the world from the stage, soto speak, along with the people and placesthat have fitted the times through which he hasmoved gracefully. "I love doing this," Stewartsays of performing, "It's great!" He records onCapitol Records Label and has also playedwith Richard Santana, a cousin of guitarwizard Carlos Santana. Bob is friends withEagles' guitarist Joe Walsh, and keeps intouch with cousin Rod. His impersonation ofhis cousin, which includes the raspy voice,accent and hairstyle, is undeniably masterful,particularly when he sings on bended kneeduring Stewart's famous "Hot Legs".

Bob Stewart as Rod Stewart