On March 24th, multi-platinum recording artist Yanni released YANNI VOICES, his first studio album in 6 years!  The album started out on top, debuting on Billboard’s Top 20, and fans of every musical taste are doing a double take and embracing his ‘voices’.

 

For the first time in five years, Yanni returned to the stage this month launching an incredible world tour featuring stops in Orlando, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more!

 

Performances by Yanni, his world-renowned orchestra, and the four amazing young talents he discovered and mentored, Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills, promise an AMAZING SHOW!  Get your tickets now!

 

Read my review of Yanni Voices 2009 Concert Tour!

 

 

 

Thanks to the One2One Network, I had the opportunity to see Yanni Voices live in concert this past week and I can sum it all up in one word: A-MAZ-ING!  It was fabulous from start to finish, each voice, each instrument, each song, every single performance – and performer.

 

It was beautiful and very well arranged.  If Yanni Voices is coming to your area and you are on the fence about going or thinking you’ll pass it up, give it a better look and take a chance. It greatly exceeded my expectations, even though I had already heard a lot of great things about the performance.

 

I had so much fun! I took pics with my camera phone, but since it is being hormonal and will not send pic messages, I cannot retrieve those. Thankfully, my sister took some with hers (the ones you see in this post).  I also attempted to live-tweet the concert, but just discovered it went through to Facebook, but not Twitter. Weird.

 

My thoughts during the show:

 

Going to see Yanni Voices tonight!!

April 13 at 11:42am

 

Getting ready for the Yanni concert.

April 13 at 3:38pm

 

On the road… Headed to Yanni Voices! Also? It is raining. Eeek.

April 13 at 5:37pm

 

At our seats. Waiting for the show to begin!!

April 13 at 7:27pm

 

Listening to Leslie Mills @ Yanni Voices. Beautiful voice.

April 13 at 8:05pm

 

Chloe singing ‘Change’. Hauntingly beautiful.

April 13 at 8:17pm

 

Even when I have no idea what they are saying, the music is still very moving.

April 13 at 8:23pm

 

BTW, I’m loving One2One Network for sending me to see Yanni Voices. So amazing. I’m having a blast <and a girls night out!>. Thx!! Mmmwah!

April 13 at 8:39pm

 

Intermission @ Yanni Voices.

April 13 at 8:53pm

 

Ok, white lights shining @ crowd is not my fave thing. Blinding.

April 13 at 9:25pm

 

Hmmm… 1st number after intermission was pretty sultry.

April 13 at 9:28pm

 

Chello solo was amazing!

April 13 at 9:29pm

 

Victor on the harp. Something so magical about a harp.

April 13 at 9:45pm

 

Sending pics via twitpic & fb is out b/c my phone is obviously hormonal. Just saying.

April 13 at 9:49pm

 

Introducing orchestra… & moved right into a very upbeat song. Anyone wanna dance with me?

April 13 at 9:53pm

 

Everyone is on their feet & pumped!!!

April 13 at 9:57pm

 

Encore? Is it the end already?

April 13 at 10:01pm

 

Annnnd…. It is still raining. Also? Tornado watch. Nice.

April 13 at 10:20pm

 

 

It rained before, during, and after the show and sometimes I wondered if I was hearing thunder or an instrument!  We arrived home safe and sound after an awesome girls night out listening to Yanni Voices!!! Thank you Arianne for setting everything up for our awesome night!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I didn’t realize how much more difficult doing a location specific giveaway would be compared to other giveaways I’ve held on Shake The Salt.  I do understand it was very last minute and the prize was for an event held at the tail end of a holiday weekend. All those things together made this giveaway quite a bit different for me. 

 

Last minute notice and holiday all included, that didn’t stop some people from entering and taking a chance at getting tickets to what is going to be one awesome show!  And from that list, one winner was randomly selected and is the winner of two tickets to see Yanni Voices in Gainesville, FL on Monday, April 13, 2009….

 

Congratulations to #4 Lacey Taylor!!! 

 

 

 

 

I am SO excited to be going to see Yanni Voices courtesy of the One2One Network. I’m stoked. I can. not. wait!   And I want YOU to go too!  It is short notice, so stop everything! (For a moment anyway.) 

 

The concert deets:

 

Yanni Voices

O’Connell Center

Gainesville, Florida

Monday, April 13, 2009

7:30 PM

 

Check your map! Do you live close enough to be able to make the show in Gainesville, FL and on such short notice?

 

Check your schedule! Do you have Monday, April 13, 2009 clear – or are you able to reschedule anything that may be penciled in for that date?

 

Check in here! If you are able to make the show, and would LOVE to win TWO TICKETS, leave a comment on this post letting me know.

 

Get an extra entry by sharing this giveaway (include the direct link) on Facebook or a local forum (post a second comment for your second entry and let me know where you shared it).

 

Get a THIRD entry (I’m making this too easy for you, ya know!) by becoming a fan of the Yanni Voices Facebook page. (Leave a third comment as your third entry letting me know.) BTW, if you are already a fan, that still counts! Just let me know.

 

This giveaway ends Friday night, April 10, 2009 @ 11:59 PM EST.

 

I will contact you shortly after it ends and will need your information immediately. There’s no grace period and I really don’t want to have to yank two unsuspecting strangers off the street in Gainesville and drag them to the concert because you didn’t respond, haha!  Seriously, though, this will move FAST. The drawing will approach quickly (winner selected by a random # generator), I will contact you immediately, and I will need to hear back from you immediately. They have to have the info on Saturday to make this happen. The tickets will be held for you at the Will Call window.

 

On your mark.  Get set.  GOOOOO!!!! 

 

 

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Also, you can see Yanni Voices Live From The Acapulco on PBS during the month of April.  Check the listings to see when it will air in your area.  I’ve just set my TIVO to make sure I don’t miss it!  It will be a little warm up before the concert!!

 

 

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