Almost Manilow! Tribute Singer from Pompano Beach, FL

Barry Manilow....Neil Diamond....Steve Perry.... and....Jon Bon Jovi...There is only ONE PERFORMER who can do all four and that's Charlie Vee! Charlie is the Lead Singer for FOUR of South Florida's TOP tribute acts! Undeniably, his versatility is unmatched, BUT his beginnings and his passion is for the Music of Manilow........Almost Manilow recreates the Manilow concert experience for the legions of fans that continue to come out to see Barry night after night, year after year. Charlie Vee, self-proclaimed "Barry's Biggest Fan," leads the group as Barry, interjecting humorous anecdotes, interesting background stories, obscure recordings and videos, plus, of course, expertly recreating the beautiful hit songs that have made Barry the legend that he is. Charlie only performs as Barry and does not appear as multiple tribute artists. Almost Manilow incorporates the latest sound technologies to ensure every concert brings you the lush, luxurious orchestrations Barry is so well known for. The show can be tailored for large and small venues: performing arts centers, outdoor festivals, or dinner theater. His always-rehearsed band and dancers are the top musicians in the field. Almost Manilow is scalable, professional and true to the original Manilow sound. And each concert is a unique experience… No one entertainer in recent history has the popularity and longevity of Barry Manilow. He continues to wow audiences and sell out arenas three decades after his first hit Mandy hit the airwaves in 1974. With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilow's success is a benchmark in popular music. His concerts sell out instantly. He is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records) and Billboard magazines. Rolling Stone crowned him "a giant among entertainers… the showman of our generation," and Frank Sinatra summed up Manilow best when Ol' Blue Eyes told the British press, "He's next." About Charlie Vee… Charlie Vee is a talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has been performing throughout his entire life. Born in New York, his musical career began singing in dinner theaters throughout the tri-state area. As the group's popularity grew, he took the act out on the road and toured the U.S. with the Vegas show band called The Hitts for over five consecutive years, including a three week engagement in Saudi Arabia. Relocating once again to New York, he joined the acclaimed cover band Fullhouse for over 12 years, building his reputation as a powerful and versatile vocalist/drummer. Charlie later led his own group for several years before joining the legendary ALICE COOPER on drums for several television appearances in London, including Top of the Pops. Charlie moved to South Florida in 2002 and has been performing regularly in the casinos as a freelance vocalist. He also performed throughout the Southeastern U.S. with several premier tribute bands. Performing the music of Barry Manilow is a lifelong dream realized. Charlie is honored and feels privileged to be able to recreate the beautiful music of his hero for the legions of Barry Manilow fans across the U.S. You will not see him perform as another artist - Charlie does not do several different impersonations, just Barry. This one's for all of YOU!