Jonathan’s sister is 26 years old today and this is one of the photographs he posted on his Facebook page. It was taken earlier this year.
She’s a beautiful young woman and I’m sure all of you will join me in wishing her a wonderful birthday and many more exciting ones to come.
It’s no secret that I think Charlotte should eventually become Jonathan’s manager. She has many of the skills already at her age and it’s now a matter of time and confidence. After all - Bocelli’s wife is his manager!
The cake the family chose. Think the baker is an Italian!
Another wonderful video from Sonya. Many thanks Sonya. I know many readers greatly appreciate your efforts.
Earlier today Jonathan revealed his album cover. My first instinct was to smile. My second was to wave and shout “Yoohoo!” in the vain hope I would receive a response.
Not too long now before the release. Many of us would like signed CDs but Sony have yet to make any announcement. It may help if more of us tweeted them. This is their twitter link.
Unfortunately I can’t seem to find an email address but if someone does please leave it in the comment section below. Many thanks.
This is another from the camera of our adopted ‘official photographer’ Bjarne Hemmingsen at the Chris Needs Charity Concert in Porthcawl a week past Saturday.
The lovely Debby Beal Lotte created the above. Isn’t it great?
The end of Jonathan’s fantastic performance again from Bjarne. He looks so very happy and of course every Fantoine present was too. What an extraordinary night!
There’s a challenge going round the internet at the moment called the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The idea is to generate awareness for the ALS charity.
Jonathan was challenged by Dan Scavino Jr and bravely agreed to participate.
I think the action took place in his garden, with his parents wielding the ice buckets and his sister Charlotte videoing. There appears to be a great volume of ice involved as his pocket is full of the stuff after his soaking.
Bravo young man! I don’t think this took place on one of the warmest days of the summer.
The wee Welsh seaside town of Porthcawl was buzzing on Saturday night and I understand, from Chris Needs on his nightly show, Jonathan’s still the talk of the town.
What a evening of splendid entertainment! So much effort had been put into the organisation and production, it was a pleasure to sit back and enjoy a few hours of good ‘old fashoned' entertainment.
Chris Needs’ energy knew no bounds and his parodies rocked the hall with laughter. What a trouper he is!
The concert included a variety of performers but the star of the show was Jonathan. (I apologise not listing the other performers but there was no programme and I was enjoying myself so much I didn’t think to write down all the names).
Jonathan sang 5 songs: la donne e mobile, Granada, panis angelicus, Bring Him Home and his encore was O sole mio.
The walls reverberated with applause and I doubt if any Fantoine who was present has yet managed to wipe their smile of delight off their face. I certainly haven’t.
What a night a delicious treat and a feast for the soul for those who attended. There are so many photographs floating round the internet, but the ones I have posted here are by the wonderful photographer - who came all the way from Denmark with his wife Bente - Bjarne Hemmingsen. Please do look around for others.
Also I have to mention the lovely Allison Gentle who travelled all the way from Australia to hear Jonathan sing. She arrived on the Saturday and left UK on Sunday.
The above photograph was taken with my camera. Bjarne has no competition does he?
I sincerely hope the evening raised lots of money for Chris’s charity. He will give an update on a future radio show no doubt.
As Porthcawl in Wales is invaded by Fantoines this weekend for Chris Needs’ Charity Concert, in which Jonathan is singing, I’m very aware many are unable to attend.
Make a cup of something, settle in a comfy chair and watch this marvellous video produced by the very creative Fantoine Debby Beale Lote. It’s a true labour of love to put together such a video and endless patience is also required.
Thank you so much Debby, I’m sure I speak on behalf of all Fantoines when I say it’s a beautiful tribute to our Tenore.
As Tana Knauss says in the Youtube comments ‘Absolutely incredible’ and much appreciated.
There will be photos of this exciting event in Porthcawl and I will keep you up to date as quickly as possible.
