What happens in Vegas…. well, doesn’t always necessarily STAY in Vegas…. like, what if the guys got stuck there and never came home again? Ok, you guys in Vegas would be in Il Volo heaven and the rest of us would just HAVE to go out there to see them!
Anyhow, here are some pictures and videos from that fantastic night, from the city of lights!
This one from our own Jeannette, credit to her or owner….
This one of Ignazio, certainly ranks right up there with my all time favorites! Credit to Il Volo Facebook page.
Video credits go to Cris Gordon Sh and the pictures that follow…I think this one might have been from Piero?
This audience picture is from the one and only Babs Vitali! Just where are they when they sneak those pictures?
Of course this picture from OMGVIP! group…and the lucky lady that owns this now precious scooter – wonder how much she could get for it now on Ebay?
Myron’s post coming soon….and here are a few quotes from the concert and the evening….
“I saw them in Dallas on their last US Tour and they were boys and this Saturday to me they became grown men.” — Gina, TX
“The concert was spectacular… The guys were just simply Super Stars on that stage, they never sounded better or looked more elegant than last night… I could go on forever but I would just be repeating what we have already read from other fans…There are no better singers/entertainers in this world than OUR IL VOLO!!!” — Jeannette, NV
While in Los Angeles, Il Volo had an opportunity to do some interviews and guest on TV.
Home and Family
The following is a video from Home and Family that shows Il Volo assisting in making Panzanella Salad and then participated in a game of charades. So fun to watch!
Video courtesy of Il Volo Mundial Oficial
Matrix
Matrix is an Italian TV show that was broadcast on Canale 5 live from Il Volo in Los Angeles. The following link will take you to the show. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as the interview was close to an hour. Even if you don’t speak the language, just watching them is worth it. Be patient, though, as there are commercials.
Some beautiful photos were taken. Below is just a sampling.
Grazie, Il Volo Sicilia, per le fotografie.
I found the map of Il Volo’s fan base interesting. What do you think?
The following is a summarized translation of the interview by AAIV. Thank you, AAIV!
First, the guys talked about their March 23rd concert in LA, with Plácido Domingo as special guest, conducting the orchestra in 3 songs and performing together Non ti scordar di me. The Mediaset US correspondent Maria Luisa Rossi Hawkings was there at the concert and she interviewed Piero, Ignazio, Gianluca and Domingo in the backstage. As always, Plácido had very kind words, full of affection for them, such as “With Il Volo, I feel like home” and “Being with them here in LA means showing them my esteem”; and more, “Tonight in the audience there were not only fans but also people who love music. This means that these guys are really talented”. Short videos of the rehearsals were shown as well. It was amazing to see this parallel version of Nessun Dorma on/off stage and Ignazio discussing his part with the Maestro (and following his suggestion)! The Los Angeles audience was in awe, of course!
As the interview went on, Piero said that they decided to do this Tribute to The Three Tenors only because Plácido Domingo accepted to be with them. Gianluca added that he made them feel more confident.
A map of the fandom location was shown afterwords. But we are not sure about the data source. We truly believe it’s only a partial representation.
The night went on with many video clips taken from the LA concert. It was very nice to see them performing, we felt a little bit like if were there at the concert… Some information about how their tour work goes on were given, too. And the guys mentioned their collaboration with Maestro Joseph (Joe) Modica on Notte Magica tour. The guys having fun on stage and speaking English with Italian accent was also part of the topic!
There was also time for joking about them playing FIFA 2017 on their Play Station and the fans love for them! Will I Am of Black Eyed Peas was supposed to be at the LA concert, too but he couldn’t attend. He gave the guys new headphones as a gift! She was there instead, and very proud of Il Volo, Priscilla Presley! Wow!
We could also listen to a fragment of Grande Amore once again! The guys announced that 2018 will be a no tour year. They will lock themselves in a recording studio – and throw away the key! – to work on a new album of Il Volo’s hits! Yeah, we love this plan!
Our Daniela also added that in the original interview the journalist asks a question naughty boys talking about the issue Sgarbi / Trump, telling the boys that so many supporters persons Trump spent their money to go and see them and Gianluca wryly responds that Sgarbi from Italy came to see them.
In addition to a certain point and Gian Piero Ignazio tease calling him GOAT GOAT GOAT, these words are often used by Sgarbi, and is another clear reference to him.
WARNING: Beware of where you buy concert tickets! We don’t know enough yet to guide you. Be watchful of scalpers!
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Here are 20 really good reasons for Il Volo to turn around and come back to us:
1. We love you. 2. You love us. 3. We need Italian things – Clothing, shoes, cars, food, words, men, singers, and wine. 4. We’ll tie Loretta’s walker down. 5. You are bored. 6. The Flight Crew will behave at concerts – probably – maybe. 7. We will hold Connie (an ex-pirate) and Joanie (who should be a pirate) back.
Thanks Ann
8. Singing is what you do. 9. Listening and swooning is what we do. 10. Your mom wants you out of the house (well, maybe). 11. You will all be handsome AND rich. 12. You’re not getting any younger. 13. We’re not getting any younger. 14. Other performers need the bar raised. 15. We have Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway right here! 16. You can stay at my house – for free – whenever you want. Meals and hugs included. 17. We have Sushi. 18. Every Flight Crew Member is 20-years-old, beautiful, and has long blonde hair (shh! They don’t know). 19. There aren’t any smiles here as good as yours. 20. You will keep a bunch of women (and one man) sane! I know there are plenty more reasons for Them to come back. What are they?
Yes I’m back, your ace, red haired girl reporter. I’ve had the hair touched up and wearing my favorite blue suit!! I’m here to try and keep you up to date on all Il Volo news. The news changes minute by minute, but we’ll try to keep up. If any of you find a tidbit feel free to post in the comment section. Everyone relax and take a deep breath, I know you’ll get those tickets you want and of course those ever important Meet and Greets. There are a lot of cities left out, but it’s a short tour here this year to enable Il Volo to get to countries they haven’t been before. Some of you will travel a ways to get to one, so relax and have fun with the anticipation!!
By all accounts Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca will land in NY today, if they haven’t already!
Piero did tweet a picture of his luggage with his signatue red glasses proudly displayed!!
All of “Our Guys” seem anxious to start their travels again, and we’ll be glad to see them.
Tomorrow night is their appearance with Laura at The Theatre at Madison SquareGarden. Then it’s off to LA. We’ll have to see what’s in store for them there.
As soon as we have any further information we will post here.
Ignazio, Piero, and Gianluca, we’re so glad to have you back! Love and luck in your appearance tomorrow night!!
Linda
Come in and share the love of life, friends and Il Volo!
The following is a video from Home and Family that shows Il Volo assisting in making Panzanella Salad and then participated in a game of charades. So fun to watch!
