It was 1970s heaven at the Fairmont Southampton this weekend as a Neil Diamond tribute band dazzled music fans.

The Mid Ocean Amphitheatre was transformed into a venue 'live from Las Vegas', with all its glitz and razzmatazz.

And that was just the fans. Those coming to see the 'Jazz Singer' were a well-heeled, coiffured crowd. There were couples looking for a bit of romance and gaggles of girls, eager to boogie the night away to a series of bluesy lovelorn ballads.

Although the music may have caused some to question the decade, proof of the year 2009 could be found in the fact that the tables were filled with bottles of pinot noir and sauvignon blanc than that Seventies staple, Blue Nun. Ah, how times have changed. But looking at tribute singer Rob Garrett, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The Las Vegas crooner is a 'dead-ringer' for Mr. Diamond, down to the last sequin on his open-necked tasselled shirt.

With his bouffant hair, sideburns, and hairy chest complete with gold medallion, we were transported back to a time when men were men – and they still weren't scared of publically declaring undying love, with all its hearts and flowers.

Bermudian band The Travellers did a good job warming up for the main act, with a series of classics ranging from '50s rock 'n' roll to '60s beat and '70s disco, all interspersed with some witty one-liners.

At 9 p.m., Mr. Garrett and his King of Diamonds Band took to the stage for two 50-minute sets. This was their first visit to Bermuda and the warmth and enthusiasm of the crowd clearly exceeded their expectations – I think the singer got a bit more than he bargained for while serenading an over-enthusiastic 'Sarah' from the audience.

The 2008 Las Vegas Male Musical Tribute Act of the Year however, took it all in their stride.

Opening the show with the ode to US immigrants, 'America', Mr. Garrett had the Jazz Singer's voice and mannerisms down to a tee.

Immaculate renditions of classics such as 'Hello Again' and 'Love on the Rocks' had everyone holding their table nightlight candles aloft, while 'Forever in Blue Jeans' and 'I am... I Said' filled the dance floor.

The King of Diamonds Band was equally as impressive while the vocals of backing singer Connie, could easily be compared with those of Barbara Streisand on the fabulous duet 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers'.

But it was the karaoke favourite 'Sweet Caroline' which was the most popular song of the evening, closely followed by 'Red Red Wine' and 'I'm a Believer', penned by Mr. Diamond and made popular by UB40 and The Monkees respectively.All in all it was a nice slice of nostalgia performed by a tribute band 'so good, so good, so good' as the real thing.