Meet Denny

Denny Svehla aka: Denny Diamond, began his career as a vocalist in '1977' after landing the role of Billy Bigelow in a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel."  Ever since then he has been on stage. 

In '1999' he auditioned for Dick Clark's "Your Big Break" where he sang Neil Diamond's "America."  Since then, he’s traveled the country performing a tribute to Neil Diamond's music.

After the pandemic , he began referring to himself as "The World's Okayest Vocalist." 

Denny’s “The World’s Okayest Vocalist Show” features a variety of music from the 40's to the 80's along with songs from stage and screen.

He continues his tribute to Neil Diamond with a theatrical performance he calls, "a Neil Diamond story.”  Denny’s uplifting performance celebrating the legendary tunes of Neil Diamond, spilling the tea on the tales behind the melodies and sharing his reasons for belting them out.

Denny  has also performed regularly in Branson, Missouri at The American Bandstand Theatre and Jackie B Goode's diner.

In Nashville, Tennessee he’s been a regular at The Legendary Exit Inn, The Slow Bar, The Frist Art Museum, The Mercy Lounge, The Cannery Ballroom and The Basement.  

He’s had the pleasure of working beside outstanding musicians who were gigging regularly with Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, The Little River band, Six Pence None the Richer and George Strait.  

He's  personally shared the stage with artists like Gloria Gaynor, Christopher Cross and David Cassidy.  He’s had the honor to perform for Sarah McLachlan, Suzy Bogguss, Dolly Parton and even received a personal call from Keith Urban to perform at a private event at his home. 

In ‘2006’ he began performing lunch shows at White Fence Farm and is excited to continue his run there. Also  adding new venues Illinois along with Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Iowa.