

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matt Vee and the Killer Vees: I am, He Said - Celebrating Neil Diamond
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: TICKETS GO ON SALE ON FEBRUARY 27, 2026

“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, local music scene 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!”

Joining The Killer Vees will be Matt’s wife Julie Velline on vocals and Tommy Vee’s son Bennett Vee on lead guitar along the incomparable Chris Bloniarz on keyboards, Dennis Kennedy on percussion and Richard Manik on Saxophone, flute, keyboards and vocals, as well as a very special surprise featuring local talent for the finale.

Members Of The Killer Vees have recorded or performed with: Bobby Vee, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tim Rice, Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor, Eric Clapton, Brian Setzer, Chase Bryant, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, The Shirelles, The Chiffons, Bill Medley, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland, Johnny Tillotson, Matthew &amp; Gunnar Nelson, Peter Noone, Bill Medley, Quinn Sullivan, Rosie Flores, Jonah Marias, The Johnny Holm Band and MANY others.

Doors 7PM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clear-lake/matt-vee-and-the-killer-vees-i-am-he-said-celebrating-neil-diamond/200029761707133
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, art, literary-art, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 164

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.tixr.com/groups/surfballroom/events/-i-am-he-said-a-celebration-of-neil-diamond-178501?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=clear+lake-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Clear Lake
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA, United States, Iowa 50428
- **lat**: 43.13969
- **long**: -93.3898
- **full address**: 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA, United States, Iowa 50428

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Surf Ballroom & Museum (https://allevents.in/org/surf-ballroom-and-museum/22124672)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA, United States, Iowa 50428
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Surf Ballroom & Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, workshops, art, literary-art, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Matt Vee and the Killer Vees: I am, He Said - Celebrating Neil Diamond ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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