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    Scotty D.

    when i worked at pyramid alehouse we put on a private party out back and they were having entertainment. great just another lame cover band and another guy who plays all dave matthews. i started hearing the buzz about this guy diamond dave who was setting up. apparently he is a regular at petars in lafayette and is a huge local favorite. the girl who was having the party insisted we book him and we did and i was immediately floored. the rest of the restaurant couldn't help but want to get in on the party as well. this guy is that good! i couldn't believe this guy! the selection of songs he did were so out there. from kelly clarkson to oldies to a crazy hip hop montage. i'm not a fan of hip hop at all but dave makes it a really fun time. he really knows how to draw in the crowd as well and he delivers so many good looking people. just go see this guy now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25w1XzWUWwc&feature=related

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    Megan S.

    Diamond Dave is the man!! He was so easy to work with and took care of everything we needed. He provided music for both our ceremony and reception and he was perfect. Our guests are still talking about how great he was from our August wedding. Choosing Dave is like hiring both a band and a DJ. He played the songs we wanted to hear, and also serenaded us with his amazing voice. The music can really make or break your reception, and our dancefloor was packed the entire evening. I can't thank him enough!!!

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    Always a lot of women where he plays music is good also easy to dance to comfortable environment

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    We had Diamond Dave perform at my 50th birthday party! He WAS so fun and a great entertainer!

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    Ask Diamond Dave to do Snoop Dogg it's hilarious. Hands down the best entertainer in the Bay Area.

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    I wish diamond dave was either A. my age- a cute 25 year old who i could date or B. my granppa because he's effing RAD!!!!!!!! LOVE HIM!

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    This guy is a blast! I was 100% skeptical about it when I got there...but it was a great show. The music is good and there is a variety.

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    Dave put on a phenomenal show! Went to his jazz cd release party at Massimos, had an awesome time.

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