Audiences can count on a large dose of entertainment when Bill Diel hits
the stage. He is hailed Internationally as Canada's foremost
entertainer.
On the piano, he has
been compared to the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Floyd Kraemer, Mickey Gilley, Billy Joel and Ray
Charles.
His ability as a singer
and pianist has earned him accolades throughout his forty-five
year professional career. His solo show is an eye-catching blend of sweat
dripping Rock and Roll, Beautiful ballads, Jazz Standards and a
charismatic personality. It did not take long for the International Set to
take notice of Bill’s dynamic talent judging by the long list of
Recording Artists he has performed with:
· Opening act for the Beatles
(1964) Las Vegas Convention Center
· Tina
Turner, Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, The Sattler Brothers, Roger Miller, Sam
and Dave, Elton John and Ronnie Hawkins.
· Opening act for the Beatles
(1964) Las Vegas Convention Center
Some of
his long- term engagements have included:
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Seven years
...at Deerhurst Resort in Canada
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Six years ...at the
Freemont Hotel, Las Vegas
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Six years ...at the Golden Hotel, Reno, Nevada
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Five years ...with
"Legends Alive" as Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute Artist
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Six years ...with "Legendary Stars"
as Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute Artist
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Seven years ...with "Early Years Of Rock And
Roll" as Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute Artist
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Two years ...at The Hollywood
Casino, Shreveport, Louisiana with "Superstars Live" as
Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute Artist
Bill has literally
performed in every State and Province in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Discography
Bill
has produced ELEVEN GOLD RECORDS with
John Driscoll of Quality Records in Canada. In
Nashville, he recorded
FIVE HIT ALBUMS with Bobby Goldsboro
and The Graduates.
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Bill’s
career objective has always been to create an atmosphere of inspired
participation among his audience by providing the widest possible range of
musical styles. With his customized piano he can utilize available
technologies within the context of his show to create as big a sound as may
be required for any venue.
"This Ultimate Showman Is To Be Experienced"
Big Band, Jazz, swing, rock, whatever
style, all the instrumentation, orchestration,
recording and performance are exactly the way Bill Diel
sounds when he performs live with all his equipment. There is no need for
any other musicians when Bill is on stage, he is the full orchestra!! No need to hire a sound or lighting company. His state of the arts lighting and sound system will
pleasantly cover 5000 people.
Bill performs with either a black or white
five foot portable baby grand piano shell or a nine foot white grand piano
shell making his stage appearance very classy as well as being able to set Up all his equipment on a four Foot by
four Foot area. |
