(Sarasota FL; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall) Just 5 days after watching him perform in Orlando, we were approved to cover Matteo Bocelli's performance in Sarasota and loved every moment of it.
This was our first time inside of Sarasota's Van Wezel, and it was very impressive. Easy access and well-illuminated parking lot, the venue sits majestically along Sarasota Bay immediately behind the facility, and the inside of the hall offered a surprisingly large auditorium space with beautiful views to the stage to observe the performer(s) from any seat in the house.
This was also our first time ever to watch 1 performer in back to back performances like this. There was a part of me that questioned how different my photos and write-up could possibly be, as the show from just a few days ago would have been the mirror image of this one with the same outfits and setlist.
So let me just state this: Matteo is fun and charming to watch, and I could have easily tolerated a 3rd performance of his this week.
He is so talented vocally, with such an amazing sound. He also seemed to be more confident in this performance vs. his Orlando performance from just a few nights prior. Sarasota's audience demographic is slightly older than the one in Orlando, and he played to that strength in both shows: in Orlando there were audience members who were dancing, and he encouraged that; whereas in Sarasota, he seemed to speak more succinctly and did not move as much while onstage. The Sarasota show also seemed a few minutes shorter than the Orlando one (by like 15 minutes).
Matteo displayed the same level of charisma across both shows, and was genuinely humble and was a gentleman in both shows, displaying refinement while exuding poise and elegance. I hope that he decides to keep with the suited attire during his performance because it projects this elevated feel of sophistication, and the attendees are treated to a more formal and classier show as a result.
Despite being a Bocelli, it is clear that Matteo wants to shape and grow his own personal identity, apart from the brand his father had successfully created. He does not cover the songs of his father's, and sings his own songs or songs others have written that have personal relevance to him. He does not dance, and his music does not hide behind any dazzling light or lazer shows. When one attends his concert, one is simply going to appreciate Matteo, his voice, and his music.
I sincerely look forward to his return back to the States at some point in the future, and would strongly recommend that you check him out when he arrives near your city when he does. He is a throwback to that old school charm and pizzaz, but he is the face and voice for the next generation of endearing and balladeering vocalists, and we couldn't be happier or more excited that his career is only just beginning.
Bailey Guinigundo
This was our first time inside of Sarasota's Van Wezel, and it was very impressive. Easy access and well-illuminated parking lot, the venue sits majestically along Sarasota Bay immediately behind the facility, and the inside of the hall offered a surprisingly large auditorium space with beautiful views to the stage to observe the performer(s) from any seat in the house.
This was also our first time ever to watch 1 performer in back to back performances like this. There was a part of me that questioned how different my photos and write-up could possibly be, as the show from just a few days ago would have been the mirror image of this one with the same outfits and setlist.
So let me just state this: Matteo is fun and charming to watch, and I could have easily tolerated a 3rd performance of his this week.
He is so talented vocally, with such an amazing sound. He also seemed to be more confident in this performance vs. his Orlando performance from just a few nights prior. Sarasota's audience demographic is slightly older than the one in Orlando, and he played to that strength in both shows: in Orlando there were audience members who were dancing, and he encouraged that; whereas in Sarasota, he seemed to speak more succinctly and did not move as much while onstage. The Sarasota show also seemed a few minutes shorter than the Orlando one (by like 15 minutes).
Matteo displayed the same level of charisma across both shows, and was genuinely humble and was a gentleman in both shows, displaying refinement while exuding poise and elegance. I hope that he decides to keep with the suited attire during his performance because it projects this elevated feel of sophistication, and the attendees are treated to a more formal and classier show as a result.
Despite being a Bocelli, it is clear that Matteo wants to shape and grow his own personal identity, apart from the brand his father had successfully created. He does not cover the songs of his father's, and sings his own songs or songs others have written that have personal relevance to him. He does not dance, and his music does not hide behind any dazzling light or lazer shows. When one attends his concert, one is simply going to appreciate Matteo, his voice, and his music.
I sincerely look forward to his return back to the States at some point in the future, and would strongly recommend that you check him out when he arrives near your city when he does. He is a throwback to that old school charm and pizzaz, but he is the face and voice for the next generation of endearing and balladeering vocalists, and we couldn't be happier or more excited that his career is only just beginning.
Bailey Guinigundo
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