Due to overwhelming popular demand,  Xcel Energy Center and AEG Live have announced that legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond has added a second show to his Saint Paul stop, as part of his 37-city North American summer tour. The 8 PM performances on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 are both on sale now.

With a four-decade long career that has seen more than 125 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 will deliver 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 will perform new, never before performed live songs from his upcoming, highly anticipated album, “Home Before Dark,” his second collaboration with renowned producer Rick Rubin, to be released by Columbia Records on May 6th.

American Express is providing a special opportunity for their cardmembers to purchase ‘Early On-Sale’ tickets beginning Monday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, April 27th at 10:00 p.m. local time. All tickets available during the American Express presale can be purchased via Ticketmaster. Additionally, I Love All Access is proud to be the exclusive provider of VIP ticket package experiences for the tour. Fans should visit http://www.iloveallaccess.com for more information and to purchase VIP tickets.

Diamond’s prolific body of work includes “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” (the powerful duet with Barbra Streisand), “I Am, I Said” and “Cracklin’ Rosie,” as well as hits from his album and movie “The Jazz Singer” (“America,” “Love on the Rocks”) and from his acclaimed 2005 album “12 Songs.” The album marked his first project with Rubin, which entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 4 - marking Diamond’s highest-charting debut to date - and offered a stripped-down, emotionally honest and passionately compelling approach that continues on “Home Before Dark.”

Like all great Neil Diamond albums, “Home Before Dark” is a powerful work, crossing generational lines with an extraordinary range and level of songcraft. 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).” The new collection was written by Diamond and recorded in Los Angeles with guitarist Mike Campbell, keyboardist Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), bassist/acoustic guitarist Smokey Hormel and guitarist Matt Sweeney. The album will also be available as a deluxe version that includes two bonus tracks and a DVD with rare footage of Diamond in the studio.

Xcel Energy Center Reminds Patrons to PARK SMART in Saint Paul.  Make your parking plan before coming downtown.  Please take the time to review our printable Park SMART Parking Guide.  For additional information on parking downtown St. Paul please click here. 

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