AL Martino

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Post by John Jenkinson » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:16 pm

Well, I went to see Al Martino last night and it was great. The Opera House in Buxton is a great venue, well worth a vist if you are in the area, even if you aren't seeing a show there. It is as you would imagine a theatre to look like when they were new at the turn of the century. The show was in two halves with the first half being a comedian called Martin Gold(very cabaret!)and wasin fitting with his name. He was of the old school, in that his act was clean and funny, if some of his jokes were a bit,well, old. The second half was Al Martino. Even though he is eighty one he has still it!(as one lady out of the audience pointed out to him!) His voice was,as you would imagine, a little tired, but he more than made up for it with his warmth and profesionalism. His choice of songs was really good, and I have a feeling if you went to see him the next night you would get a different choice of songs, as he and his M.D. were discussing which song to do next, and turning a few over. For me, one of the biggest thing of the night was the band. What a band! What arrangements! For this reason alone, if you like our kind of music, you should enjoy this show. All in all, well worth seeing if he is appearing in your neck of the woods.
Americans are very good at this kind of thing, but as in most things...........British is Best!

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Post by john » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:01 pm

I thought Al was singing as good as ever last night, the applause from the audience told us that. A few different songs this time, like I say, I am not giving anything away there, but I know anyone who goes to see him are definitely in for a real treat. Yes, he is nearly 81, but he sang like a dream. Here's to London! 8)

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:49 pm

Thank to John and John for your reports on Al's concerts, and glad you enjoyed the evening. What a trooper. !!
He is pretty amazing, and all we can say is that at every concert we've been to he has given his all.
Many of todays overrated so-called performers could learn a lot from him and those of that special era, Matt, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Jack Jones, Sinatra, Dean Martin Sammy Davies Jnr.
We'll be hitting the road to Northampton tomorrow to the Royal Derngate Theatre, and are looking forward to seeing Al again, can't wait :lol: :lol:
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Post by Marian » Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:08 am

Thanks for the great reports John and John. Sounds like Al's in top form. :D :D
Not long now before we see him in London. Can't wait.
Look forward to your report Lena and Harry. Have a great time! :D
Marian :D

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Post by john » Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:09 am

Have a great evening tomorrow Lena and Harry, and safe journey. :D

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:39 am

Thanks Marian and John. We are sure that we will :lol: :lol:

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Post by mariana44 » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:28 am

I will be thinking of you both in Northampton--hope you have a great time .
Mariana

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:53 am

Thanks Marian, we'll post tomorrow. :lol:

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Post by ROBERT M. » Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:00 pm

There is no post on a Sunday, is there ?? .................... :wink: :lol:
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Post by Marian » Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:51 pm

We used to have one... it was very useful :lol: :lol:
Marian :wink:

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:43 pm

It was useful and the Three deliveries a day were too. :lol:

Anyway, just as we expected, we had a wonderful evening at the Royal & Derngate Theatre.
Al was in great form and sang superbly. He sang his standard songs plus some surprise numbers along with some jokes and humour and the audience were loving every minute.
We'll omit the songs for those who haven't yet seen the concert although as john said they could change from night to night.
He showed his fitness when he jumped on to the piano :shock: and we both almost had our hearts in our mouths. :lol: :lol:
How he does it night after night with all the travelling in between the concerts we don't know, it's tiring even for younger artists.
Martin Gold is his warm up artist and very funny he is too, but clean humour.
We're looking forward to the next one at Basingstoke but mainly the one at the Shaw Theatre with you guys here on the forum :lol: :lol:

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Post by john » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:53 pm

I am pleased you had a good night Lena and Harry. :lol:

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Post by Marian » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:40 pm

Really pleased to hear you had such a great evening Lena and Harry. Roll on a week tomorrow and our little get-together in London.
John sent a photo of him standing outside the theatre in Buxton, and I've been straining my eyes trying to read the song list on the poster behind him!
Not much luck though, so they'll all still come as a wonderful surprise on the night. :D :D
Marian :wink:

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:43 pm

Yes, it's a nice picture of John. The songs are probably Al's classic numbers. :lol:

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Post by john » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:40 am

I'll tell you what I'll do Lena, Harry and Marian. I will print a couple of the photos off and bring then with me at weekend and will sign them for you. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yes, the list tells you of his biggest hits Marian, but he sings a selection of those and adds plenty more.

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