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HIT crowd responds warmly to Neil Diamond cover artist

By P.J. GLISSON

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IRONWOOD — The Historic Ironwood Theatre was jam-packed — not only with people — but also with joy, spirit and nostalgia as Jay White performed his “Sweet Caroline Tour” for a highly interactive audience on Saturday night.

White, who is a Neil Diamond cover artist, came dressed for the role with coiffed hair, a series of glittery shirts and all the mannerisms that you would expect of the original music legend.

Throughout the evening, he often wandered the stage, but sometimes played guitar as he sang or sat on a stool for quieter tunes.

His repertoire in...