Tag Archives: Piero

Personally Speaking

Personally Speaking~Always time for fun~ Jane

13 Comments

jane butt 2

No matter how busy they are or what country they are perched in IL VOLO always finds time for a little spontaneous fun in their day to day routine.

jane butt 3

jane butt4
 Now I have to admit that Marie is responsible for Ignazio pinching Piero’s buttock!!  SHE taught both Ignazio AND Piero this technique while in Detroit last summer.  Although I’m not sure if Piero enjoyed Ignazio’s pinch as much as he did Marie’s!

Jane butt

~Jane

 

 

Personally Speaking

What’s in a Name? by Mary Bohling

13 Comments

Did you ever wonder how the name “Il Volo” came about? Wouldn’t it have been great to have been a fly on the wall when Ignazio, Piero, and Gianluca and the men who fashioned their careers were discussing possible names for the group? The guys have told us that when making a decision about anything pertaining to their music, it has to be unanimous. Considering their youthfulness and inexperience in the music business, and the backgrounds of the older men, one wonders just how the decision was made.

a mary1

Ignazio has said that “the music makes us fly.” And “the flight” is SO THEM that it seems likely that the guys had a big part in choosing the name.

When their voices were first put together and getting some exposure before the public, they were known as “The Tryo.” But it soon became obvious that the name wasn’t characteristic enough for them, and so Il Volo was born.

a mary 2

 

There is a sweet episode recorded in one of the early videos in which the boys (and they really were boys at the time) are shown walking down a street in Italy. They stop to talk to a woman that they have met. Ignazio is asking her if she likes the name “Il Volo.” He is so earnest and seems to value her opinion. All three seem to care about what she thinks. It is so typical of their natures, that even at that age they were thoughtful and considerate of their fans.

a mary 4

 

Ignazio’s feeling that “music makes us fly” probably was shared by the others, and may be the reason for choosing The Flight as their name. No doubt they didn’t understand at that time just how appropriate it would be in terms of how their careers would take flight. They surely had no idea then of just how high they would fly and how much they would accomplish in just a few years, making the transition from boys who had an unusual talent for their ages to men whose music stands on its own for quality, beauty and musical perfection.

a mary 5

 

Today they also spend a lot of time “in flight” on planes of all kinds, commercial and private. It’s fortunate that this is an era in which air travel is so accessible, allowing them to meet their schedule’s requirements, and also have time at home with their families. Their flight from Abu Dhabi to New York City involved 14 hours in the air. Fortunately, it was an aircraft as luxurious as a posh hotel, but that isn’t always the case. Because the concerts are often scheduled on back to back days, they may have to do a concert and the Meet and Greet, and then get on a plane that night to get to the next venue. It’s no wonder that Piero has said that it seems like they live on planes.

mary whats

When I was talking to Piero at the Meet and Greet in Detroit, he said that they had to hurry because they were flying to Huston that night. It was then almost midnight, and I thought, “what airline has a plane leaving at this time of night?--and Houston ??” That wasn’t on their itinerary. I found out later that they flew to Houston on a private jet to attend and perform at a Charity Ball….and then back the next day to a concert just across the border from Detroit in Canada.

a mary 6

 

No matter how you look at it, “In Flight” is the perfect name for our guys. I wonder if those who made that choice realized what a perfect fit it is for these young men who have soared into the music world and into the hearts of so many.

a mary 7

~Mary

 

 

 

 

General news, Site News, Who's Going Where

“Who’s Going Where List” – Take #3

84 Comments

December 14, 2015


WHO’S GOING WHERE

Wow!  The last time we posted this list it was September.  Time is flying!  In just a little over two months we will be face to face with you know who, you know who, you know who and each other.  We’re starting to get really excited!

***

Notes from Myron:

The committee of the Las Vegas Il Volo Fan Faire is happy to state that we are very near the capacity of the ballroom contract that we signed last fall.  Out of over 100 plus spaces we only have (roughly) 15 spaces left.  We would love to see this program filled so we can take even more fans for this Fan Faire.   Ever since Jeannette and I met with Barbara Vitali and Gianluca last month, discussed details and found out that she is very much going to work it so that the guys come to our program (I hate to call it a meet and greet because it will be different and more relaxed – however, you will definitely be able to meet each one of them and you will be able to greet each one and maybe even have time for some fun ? ?  ! !  ? ) 

Most everyone that has registered has paid and I would like to be so bold as to “gently nudge” anyone that has not to pay on the bill.  We have to keep the over-all bill paid on time on this end.

I must say that we’ve recieved so many emails sharing the excitement in anticipation of March 25 – It inspires us to work all the harder.

Reminder:  I hope that everyone who can come here will get tickets for the concert.  Tickets run from $46.  to $153. depending on the location.   We have nothing to do with promoting the concert (just our Fan Faire) but we really want this concert to be SOLD OUT !   It took a lot of pushing to get them here and we want the whole experience to be very successful.  I figure it this way: if they are happy it shows in their performance and then we are happy.  Also, if we are happy then they are happy and they WANT  to do it again.

~Myron

***

Requests – if you would like to contact any of the people below let us know at ilvoloflightcrw@outlook.com or on the left side of this page under “The Flight Crew Board – Contact Us“

 Name: Bubby
    I am planning to attend Il Volo’s concert on January 6 in Roseto degli Abruzzi (Gianluca’s hometown).  If anyone from the US is planning to attend, please email me – I would love to get together with anyone from here when I am there and also to correspond until the concert).  Thanks, Bubby (female).

*

Name: luckylady51  DONE
      I was just wondering if you know how I could get in touch with anyother IL Volo lady who is coming to the Las Vegas show and would like a roommte. for the 24 & 25 of March.

*

Name: Kathi
    Last year at Saratoga Winery, I sat behind a row of members of your group. I’m going to the concert in San Jose CA, March 29, 2016. Is there any way I can go with your group? I would love to be part of your “party”. Kathi.

 

 Here is the List again

 Please update me, in comments, if I have it wrong or your name is missing.  It will live over there on your right under “Topics”   I will also repost it here from time to time.

***

For the most reliable dates and times for an IL VOLO CONCERT, call your local Ticketmaster, Venue or PBS station.

Il Volo U.S./Canada Tour Dates 2016

Fri, Feb 05, 2016 Buffalo, NY Kleinhans Music Hall
~Jill
~Jill’s Student
~Loretta
   ~Loretta’s friend
   ~Loretta’s other friend

Sun, Feb 07, 2016 Orillia, ON Casino Rama Entertainment Center
~Penina Honig

Tue, Feb 09, 2016 Montreal, QC Salle Wilfrid Pelletier Place des Arts

Wed, Feb 10, 2016 Boston, MA Wang Center
~Simone
~Mary M.
~Julie Bernache

Fri, Feb 12, 2016 Wallingford, CT Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre
~John from CT
~5 friends and co-workers

Sat, Feb 13, 2016 Atlantic City, NJ Event Center at the Borgata
~Maria Leps
~Donna Cunnane
~Beverly Schreiner
~Maddie

Tue, Feb 16, 2016 Albany, NY Palace Theatre
~Lynn Keough
~Karen St. Germain (3 generations attending)
~Laura St. Germain
~Anna St. Germain

Wed, Feb 17, 2016 New York, NY Barclays Center
~Geri Cee
~Daughter

Fri, Feb 19, 2016 Washington,  DC John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 
~Eileen
~Randomilvolofan
~Miu
~Janis Blank
~Maddie
~ Those world traveling Granny Groupies:
  ~Joanie Brenin
  ~Deborah Beaupre
  ~Maria Leps
  ~Madeline Vitella

Sun, Feb 21, 2016 Easton, PA State Theatre Center for the Arts
~Maria Leps
~Donna Cunnane
~Margaret Ladolcetta
~Valerie D’Antonio

Tue, Feb 23, 2016 Hershey, PA The Hershey Theatre
~Donna Cunnane
~Janis Blank

Wed, Feb 24, 2016 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square Theatre/State Theatre
~Isabel
~Mary Ann Sutton
~Mayra Berrios
~Beverly Olson
~June Solomon
~Friend Kathy

Fri, Feb 26, 2016 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
~Ann Scavo (anncruise)
~Harriet Eckberg
~Jeanne Thomas
~Donna McKune
~Laura Badtke (front row)
~Patricia Jamison
~Nancy Kovacs
~Linda Dawson
~Lois Hartwig
~Friend Dorothy

Sat, Feb 27, 2016 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
~Jana
~Chris Gapski
~Susan
~Barbara Dixon
~Barbara’s Husband
~Jeanie
   ~Mr. Jeanie
~Magdalena Skiles
~Jeannette

Tue, Mar 01, 2016 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
~Anna Breeding
~Charles Breeding
~Susan
~Paula Elkins
~Chris Pegnato
~Nola Martin

Thu, Mar 03, 2016 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
~Renee Bourg

Sat, Mar 05, 2016 Miami, FL The Bank United Center- University of Miami
~Marie Crider
~Ineke Poisson
~Leelee
~Tippy
~Joaniefl2
~Vivian Liebgold
~Marion

Sun, Mar 06, 2016 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
~Dorothy
~Nancy H.
~Rose Marie Paliobeis
~Daughter-in-law

Tue, Mar 08, 2016 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
~Marie Crider
~Ineke Poisson
~Leelee
~Julie Bernache
~Robert Bernache (son)
~Joaniefl2
~Kate Antico
~John Antico
~Mary Strickler
~Bob Strickler
~Alice White
~Cousin Debbie

Thu, Mar 10, 2016 Orlando, FL Walt Disney Theater
~Joaniefl2
~Deanne Smith
   ~Deanne’s friend
   ~Deanne’s Daughter
~Mary M

Fri, Mar 11, 2016 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall
~Janay

Mon, Mar 14, 2016 New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre
~Lynn B.
~Husband Ron
  ~Sister Carrie
~Mom Lorraine
~Vicki V.
~Carol Mason
    ~Daughter

Wed, Mar 16, 2016 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
~Sandra Schmidt
~Emilia
  ~Husband Luis
  ~Friend Rene
  ~Friend Carmen 
Thu, Mar 17, 2016 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
~Dorothy Henderson
~Dorothy’s daughter, Jennifer
~Liz Vines

Sat, Mar 19, 2016 Dallas, TX Majestic Theatre
~Gina
~Kim (Gina’s daughter)
~Daughters friend, Jewell
~Daughters other friend, Janie
~Kim
~LindaP
~Andrea Luttrull
~Anna Rogers

Sun, Mar 20, 2016 Oklahoma City, OK Civic Center Music Hall
~Gale Wall
~Dory
~Gale Cramer
~Sherry

Tue, Mar 22, 2016 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
~Jim Douglas

Thu, Mar 24, 2016 Mesa, AZ Mesa Arts Center (MAC)
~Kitty
   ~Kitty’s son
~Barbara Walther
~Sheryl
~Terry
~Terry’s sister
~Barbara in AZ
~Susan
~Ruth Rapp
  ~Ruth’s sister
  ~Ruth’s other sister

Fri, Mar 25, 2016 Las Vegas, NV Pearl Concert Theater

~Myron          
~Kelly
~Marie Crider
~Ineke Poisson
~Jeannette Giglio
~Jane Caminsky
~Mary Bohling
  ~Ann (Bohling)
~Suzy Rust
~Allene Shipman
~Bonnie
~Joyce
~Audrey
~Jeanine DuBois
~Anne Quinto
  ~Micheal (gr. son)
  ~Elizabeth (daught)
~Carol Coates
~Joanie Guyon (2nd tier No 202)
  ~Joanie’s Guest
~Miu
~Ann Scavo (anncruise)
~Loretta Foley
  ~Steve Peacock
  ~Stefan
~Anna Breeding
~Charles Breeding
~Prese Pasco
~Norma Noel
~Linda Dawson
~Donna McKune
~Jana Vandelaare
~Donna
~LindaP
~Joan Brenin (Joaniefl2)
~Deborah Georgini Beaupre
~Jenny Newman
~Julie Bernache
~Robert Bernache
~Lucky Lady
~Linda Hoen
~Mr. Hoen
~Donna McKune
~Dorothy V.
~Chris Pegnato
~Laura Parish
~Christa Owen
~Chris (cmgapski)
~Antoinette Surma
   ~Sister
   ~Brother-in-law
~John Kraus
~Bill McIntosh
~Beverly Olson
~Judy Thurman
~Ann
~Jill Manning
~Marie Dennis
~Daughter Michelle
~Granddaughter Angelena
~Daughter Evelyn
~David H.
~Erin C.
~Ramona S.
~Lynne H.
~Erin Colman
~David Heaton
~Rolfe Johnstad
~Margaret Johnstad
~Ramona Scarth
~John Lettermann
~Mayra Aguire
~Valerie D’Antonio
~ 73 OMG ~

 Sat, Mar 26, 2016 Los Angeles, CA Dolby Theatre

~Anne Quinto
~Myron Heaton
~Jeannette
~Jenny Newman

Tue, Mar 29, 2016 San Jose, CA City National Civic
~Anne Quinto
~Anne’s guest
~Dan
~Nancy
~Janet Pilkington
~Antoinette Surma
~Sister
~Brother-in-law
~Alejandra
~Gerri
~Helen
~Kathi Balbi

Wed, Mar 30, 2016 San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre

~Piratesorka (Connie)
~Shar Parker
~JoAllen Tsyitee
  ~5 family members

Fri, Apr 01, 2016 Temecula, CA Pechanga Resort & Casino
~Joanie Guyon
~Anna Breeding
~Charles Breeding
~Shar Parker
~Jeannette

Italia ~~ Italian Life

Just For Fun ~ Ann

22 Comments

A close up of the Coliseum’s Christmas Tree in Rome , Italy

aaann1.jpg

aaann
The Italian - Sicilian - American Page's photo.
aaann

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

“No country on earth boasts a more elite counter-force aimed at the illegal trade in artifacts. And nowhere is that illicit trade more sophisticated than in Italy.”

National Geographic digs into the world of art-smuggling, and the “culture commandos” that staunchly defend Italy’s history. 

Are you ready for Sunday dinner? Here’s BuzzFeed‘s list of 27 Signs You Grew Up Eating Food in an Italian American Family 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/emmyf/eating-in-an-italian-american-family?utm_term=.vg5XxLrNP&sub=2733469_1933227

27 Signs You Grew Up Eating Food In An Italian-American Family

Pasta, olive oil, cheese, espresso, and wine: the five basic food groups.

 
aaann

FAMILY

The Italian - Sicilian - American Page's photo.
aaann

It was a hot summer day in New Jersey and an Italian woman, nostalgic for her homeland, tried to make a traditional Sicilian granita with American ingredients. The result: Italian Ice – and the rest is history.

Story via  http://munchies.vice.com/articles/the-best-italian-ice-is-frozen-in-time

The Best Italian Ice Is Frozen in Time

Di Cosmo’s Italian Ice still makes its famed frozen dessert the exact same way it did in 1915. The neighborhood may have changed, but the ice remains the same.

aaann
e80fae9bc7a7b0e389b46a8979fb1272
aaann
Luxo Italia's photo.

Ciao
~ANN

Gianluca, Ignazio, Il Volo, Official Videos, Piero

HERE IT IS!

40 Comments

Si Me Falta Tu Mirada

 

 

And here are the English Lyrics:

If I lack your look

At home everything is waiting for

your coming back and you don’t come back.
I call you and you don’t listen ,
nobody listens to me.

Coffee tastes of sorrow for me,
it’s your absence that poisons.
Rain is falling, rain is crying

You left me in the middle
of the way to happiness.
And today

I have my heart on hold
hugging nothing, hooked to nothing.
My thrill is blind
there is no more tomorrow,
I can’t see it
if I lack your look.

Everyone of us who saw moon and wind
lost no moment,
you were smiling, I believed your,
but in less than a second
the world fell into the emptiness.
You were telling me that you would leave.

You left me in teh middle
of the way to happiness.
And today.

I have my heart on hold
hugging nothing, clasped around nothing.
My thrill is blind
there is no more tomorrow,
I can’t see it
if I lack your look.