J.D. DELVES
presentsA Neil Young Acoustic Tribute
J.D. AND HIS NEIL YOUNG ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE
“It’s better to burn out than to fade away”
Neil Young 1979
About john (J.D.) delves
J.D. Delves started his music career in the late 70’s in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Over the years, J.D. has played 1,000’s of gigs across Victoria and NSW at Hotels, Clubs, Festivals, Parties and Weddings and has performed at numerous charity events such as Red Nose Day etc. J.D. knows how to entertain a crowd with his soaring vocals, skilled guitar playing and quick-witted humour.
neil young acoustic TRIBUTE
The first song that J.D. Delves ever learned to play on an acoustic guitar was the Neil Young classic, Needle and the Damage Done. Since that time back in the mid-seventies, J.D. has meticulously studied Neil Young’s unique style of guitar playing.
This dedication has resulted in J.D. recreating the ‘sound’ of Neil Young’s playing style to the point that if you closed your eyes you would think it was the man himself up on stage.
J.D. performs all of the great songs you know and love from Neil’s catalogue such as Heart of Gold, Out on the Weekend, Cinnamon Girl, Cowgirl in the Sand, Down by the River, Alabama, Harvest Moon, My My Hey Hey, Powderfinger – and for the die hard Neil Young fans, J.D. also plays songs such as Ambulance Blues, Love & War, Lost in Space, Natural Beauty, Star of Bethlehem, Revolution Blues and loads more!
REVIEWS
“I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream“
Neil Young 1984
“Brilliant show this afternoon at The Vine Hotel Wangaratta. I am a harsh critic when it comes to Neil Young and both my husband and I enjoyed the show. Great selection of songs from well known to the not so well known. Would definitely recommend this artist. Professional and great sound, especially the guitar unmistakably Neil from the first note!!”
“Saw JD Delves – Neil Young Tribute show at The Vine in Wangaratta.
Being an old Neil fan, l loved the show, John’s guitar technique captured Neil perfectly. l particularly loved his 12string work.
John put up an inspiring setlist which covered a lot of Neil’s lesser known songs, which were delightful to hear from someone whom knew how to play them well.
If you love Neil Young, this show is a must. l’ve always lamented that Neil has never done a fully acoustic show here in Oz, like the ones he did at Carnegie Hall in recent years, this is the next best thing”.
“As I approached the outdoor pavilion (Marysville Jazz & Blues Weekend 2019) at SETTLERS PARK the voice drifting towards me was startlingly reminiscent of NEIL YOUNG. J.D DELVES vocals and guitar on ‘OLD MAN’ and ‘HEART OF GOLD’ were exceptional with lots of audience members singing along with these classics, yours truly included.”
J.D.’S gallery
“I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold”
Neil Young 1972
Events, WATCH and CONTACT
“Keep on rockin’ in the free world”
Neil Young 1989
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Mansfield Hotel
86 High Street, Mansfield, VIC
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday 11th December 2020
Elevation 423
43 Murchison Street, Marysville, VIC
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Sunday 10th January 2021
Elevation 423
43 Murchison Street, Marysville, VIC
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday 24th January 2021
George Lane, Live Music Venue
1 George Lane, St Kilda, VIC
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Click here for George Lane Bookings
Bookings – Contact
GERRI
0412 882 429
jd@johndelves.com.au
Design and Photography by Michael Minter – © Copyright John Delves Entertainment 2018