Category Archives: Gianluca

YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!

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 I WAS GOING TO RE-WRITE THIS.  I EMAILED IT TO THE BOARD GIRLS,  BUT IT’S KIND OF FUNNY HOW EXCITED I WAS.  SO I LEFT IT PRETTY MUCH ALONE. I HAD JUST WALKED IN TO THE HOTEL ROOM FROM THE CONCERT:
Briefly, cause I also want to do a review tonight. I know Linda told you and, of course, I have to tell you again !!
Me, Loretta, Mary, Mary’s Daughter (Ann) and grand daughter (Kate) shared a van/cab.  Our driver was nice.  We were talking about seeing the bus in back of the theatre. So the driver drove back there.  There was the bus and a gate that was open and PIERO standing just inside.  We asked the driver to stop. We slid open the van/cab door and Ann jumped out to take a pic.  Piero saw us and came over and JUMPED INSIDE THE CAB with us.  I have pictures!!!!  I asked him if he ever heard of Il Volo Flight crew and he looked  me in the eye and said that he had.  He was so sweet and funny. He actually stayed a while. We gave the cab driver 35.00 for a 1 mile ride!!  (THAT’S MARY BOHLING IN THE PICTURE).  Take note of that door in the background of the 3rd picture!
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The cab dropped us off in front of the theatre.  I was talking to two other younger women (I told them I would forget their names but, they promised to blog here.) and I said that I was going to walk back around.  The two came with me. Just as we got to the gate the guard opened it and there was Piero still standing there talking to some guy.  Just as we walked up to Piero THE DOOR OPENED AND GIANLUCA AND IGNAZIO STEPPED OUT.  I swear this is not a dream!!  There were only a couple of other guys standing around.  The two women and I walked up to them and they both smiled at us and just stood there talking to us. Lucky for me the girls were mostly focused on Piero at the time.  That meant that I had Gianluca and Ignazio to myself for a minute!!!!  Someone up there loves me!!  A lot!!! I had a short conversation with Gian.  I have no idea what was said!!! I think I was thanking him for his music.  I looked at Ignazio and I said, “I’m from the IL Volo Flight Crew.  Have you heard of us?”  He said, “sure”.  I said, “Ignazio, (yes I did, I used his name!) have you really?” and HE said “of course I have”  Girls…he said it in a way that was totally believable !!  I swear to you!!!  We talked for a few more minutes.  I don’t remember about what.  I think I was thanking him for being here (He thought I meant Detroit.  I was probably thinking just being alive!) and I told him how much I love his music.  ‘Cause I’m sure he never heard that before!    Maybe I’ll be clearer in the morning.  I do remember that I said, “May I kiss your dimple?” (I swear I did!  It might well be the only shot I ever get!)  He laughed and said, “sure”.  He grabbed my hand and leaned his left cheek to me.  I grabbed his upper arm with my other hand. I gave that dimple the best kiss it ever had!!!  I have to say this. The stubble on my lips felt wonderful!  We both laughed and then the guard found us!!  He said ” you women aren’t suppose to be here.”  We turned back toward the gate  ALL THREE GUYS told us good-bye and went in the door.
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The other two women and I ran screaming back to the front of the theatre. I immediately called Linda crying and unable to make words!!  She understood after about the third time of me saying,”blbkfhhgf and then he bomegej”.  BTW I have pictures of our dream visit with The Boys but, not the dimple kiss.  I was a little busy!!!
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Concert Wonderful!! 2nd row a little left of center.  We sat within 12 feet of Ignazio singing Caruso!!  I have wonderful pictures that I’ll share later.
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Meet and Greet awesome!!!  Kissed each one on the cheek and gave ’em each a hug.  Staff took pics. It was nice holding on to them!!
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I probably won’t be able to sleep for a month!!!
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One of the best days of my life!!!
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Maybe it was all a dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Marie

Il Volo in HOUSTON!

Why is Il Volo in Houston?  That seems to be the wrong direction to go – when the next concert is scheduled in Toronto on September 7, 2013.  At this point we can only guess, are they in Houston for a few days of rest and relaxation, to be pampered at a luxurious spa, could it be a private engagement, a recording session or do they just want to eat at one of Houston’s amazing restaurants? I know it’s not fancy, but I love Pappasito’s on Richmond at Kirby!

I suspect we will find out soon, or maybe not!  They should be allowed to disappear for a few days as long as they show up in Toronto Saturday night! Am I right?  Can anyone answer the question, Why in the world is Il Volo in Houston?   Helen, I know – so close and yet so far?  AND we were hoping for a miracle for Dallas!

“Gianluca Il Volo ‏@GianGinoble  3h  Just landed in Houston…”

“Gianluca Il Volo ‏@GianGinoble  2h  Still awake..”

“Il Volo ‏@ilvolo  2h  Flying to #Houston right after the Beautiful concert in #Detroit! #ilvolo #privateJet http://instagram.com/p/d6bKSjCaPS/

Il Volo Live at Detroit’s Fox Theatre September 5, 2013

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Update: From “Gianluca Il Volo ‏ The most beautiful girl in the world!!!!!! avaruggirello ! It was a great concert! Thanks Detroit!” http://instagram.com/p/d56Ykysyry/  https://twitter.com/GianGinoble/status/375832365324857344/photo/1

Original Post: Rumor has it that some unbelievably exciting events took place at the Fox Theatre even before Il Volo started singing tonight!  As you all know, we have Flight Crew inside the concert this very moment,  but we haven’t had a tweet, text, email or Skype yet!

I am afraid we will have to wait for Marie and Loretta to get home to hear every single detail of their amazing  Il Volo Detroit adventure!

Very early this morning Gianluca tweeted, “Gianluca Il Volo
@GianGinoble  Greetings from Detroit!! It’s 6.27 AM.. It’s better if I go to sleep again.. .. xoxo”

Later we heard from Piero, ” Piero Barone Il Volo ‏‏@piero_barone
Thank you #Chicago! Last night you were Wonderful!  Tonight ready for #Detroit at the #FoxTheater http://instagram.com/p/d4viBskzCh/ “

Il Volo – “THANK you #phoenix! What a wonderful show!!!”

Gianluca, Ignazio and Piero have a few days off before the Chicago concert on September 4 – who knows where they will be until then?  We heard they may appear on Windy City Live, does anyone know for sure?   See Piero’s keek with fans outside after the concert!

Il Volo tweets, before during and after the Phoenix concert:

“Gianluca Il Volo @GianGinoble  Look at me carefully…?? https://twitter.com/GianGinoble/status/374294706982645760/photo/1

“Il Volo @ilvolo   Live!! And having fun. #ilvolo  #ilvolotour2013 #wearelovetour @piero_barone piero_barone @IBoschetto… http://instagram.com/p/dvSR7BCaIt/

“Piero Barone Il Volo @piero_barone   With the fans in Phoenix!!  http://www.keek.com/!UF3edab

“Piero Barone Il Volo @piero_barone  #ilvolo Love the #little #girl that was on the #stage with #me #tonight!! Had so much #fun.   #Buonanotte mondo”

“Gianluca Il Volo @GianGinoble  THANK you #phoenix ! What a wonderful show!!!”

Il Volo – Comerica Theatre, Phoenix September 1, 2013

Ignazio announced Il Volo’s arrival in Phoenix!  With four concerts behind them, Gianluca, Piero and Ignazio relax and enjoy the sun before tonight’s concert at the Comerica Theatre.

“ignazio boschetto @IBoschetto Phoenix.. http://instagram.com/p/ds8ZHpsRFT/ ”

“Piero Barone Il Volo ‏@piero_barone   After a long workout some fun in the sun ☀ #SwimmingPool #Phoenix #hotel #dayOff http://instagram.com/p/dskIn2EzNB/ ”

“Gianluca Il Volo ‏@GianGinoble  Biking at the gym…”

“Gianluca Il Volo ‏@GianGinoble #NowPlaying Softly as I Leave You by Frank Sinatra…The best…… https://twitter.com/GianGinoble/status/374068574718939136/photo/1

“Gianluca Il Volo @GianGinoble Listening to #franksinatra before going to bed…💤👌”

“Gianluca Il Volo @GianGinoble Buonanotte!  💤   http://instagram.com/p/dtcn9SMyv1/ “