Bravissimo - Il Volo

I'll be the first to tell you that Boy Band music really isn't my thing. While I like a good Backstreet Boys or Nsync song as much as anyone, I generally prefer something with a little more substance or punch. That being said, I was very impressed with this Italian Boy Band. Il Volo formed in 2009 after meeting during the Italian equivalent of American Idol. They have released three albums since that time and have maintained continued success in Italy as well as abroad. All three members are under 21 (amazing judging by there voices) and their music combines traditional opera with a more pop oriented feel. A lot of their music was in Italian but they had a few English songs and also performed a few covers of songs by U2, Elton John, and Elvis. Like I said, I was very impressed with their voices and their stage presence. They don't act like One Direction in any way and I must say their talent level exceeds many Boy Bands that are popular today. I'm sure they would have success in America if we were more open to international artists. In any case, it was a great concert and I'm glad I know about them now.

After a weekend of Beauty and the Beast and the sold out crowd during Ringo's show, it was nice to have a smaller show. The crowd was never rowdy and many of them seemed to be big fans of the group. Once again, the rain held off for the most part so we were in luck there. The lawn staff is still a little shorthanded so I had to man South Gate again but I don't mind since you can here the music pretty well, it just gets a little boring sitting there by yourself. Luckily, it was a nice night to be out. As always, looking forward to more shows in the future!

My favorite part of the show was their rendition of Can't Help Falling In Love, one of my all time favorite songs. They pulled it off perfectly and it truly was one of the most special moments I've had at the Trap so far.

DC

Look at those handsome fellows and their sexy accents