Ugly Rumours

Hi Everyone,

Whilst we all know that the internet is really important these days unfortunately for famous people like us it can be quite frustrating. It is great that we can have direct contact with the fans by doing blogs and being on twitter etc. But it turns out the internet is also awash with rumours, smutty innuendo and frankly just a load of old rubbish. So we thought we might take this opportunity to set the record straight.

Firstly Raul has never appeared in a porn film - hardcore or otherwise. We have seen the film in question and yes it does look a lot like him but he assures us it is most definitely not him. End of.
Nor actually, whilst we are on the subject has he had sex with any of the presenters of ITV's Loose Women (Incidentally we are scheduled to be going back on the show in Feb - will keep you posted). We can actually confirm that Raul has recently become engaged to his long-term girlfriend, the beautiful Pauline.

Some people have also claimed that whilst we were performing in Aberdeen we were staying in a youth hostel! Well this is actually true. There was a mix-up at the Hilton. Please please don't read anything else into it.

And finally can we just point out that none of us are gay. It wouldn't be a problem if we were but it just seems like some of you out there are becoming obsessed with the idea. Frankly just grow up.

Sorry today's blog hasn't been a happy one. We just thought it best that we address some of these issues so that we can get back to doing what we do best - making people happy by using the special gifts that God has given us.

Reading, Weymouth and Fort William this week. Can't wait!

xxx

New Album On Its Way

Hello Everyone.

Sorry about the knicker throwing flare up in Aberdeen. It has been a long hard tour and inevitably sometimes people will lose their temper even relaxed characters like Gary.

Anyway on a brighter note I can confirm ...drum roll please...world exclusive... that we will be releasing a new album very very soon. It will be a bit of a departure for us but we are all very very excited. We are not afraid of taking risks because we have always seen ourselves as musical pioneers. People laughed when we released Palo Fuera Del Infierno our Spanish version of Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell. They weren't laughing when it got to number eleven in the charts. We have every faith that our fans will love our new direction and we have every faith that our record company have made the right call. When we finished the album I was so proud of it that I sat my family down and made them all listen to it over and over again. By the end many of them had tears streaming down their faces. Powerful stuff!

Let's be true to the spirit of our second album 4Tissimo 4Ever and keep this show on the road. We would be nothing without the fans. Or as we like to call you the Fantasticos!

Hugs,
Adrian ;-)

Raul's Diary pt. 1

I have been asked to do a tour diary which is very exciting. It has been great being out on the road for the last eight months. Who knew the UK had so many beautiful places and women? Aberdeen, Towcester, and Brackley will all live long in my memory and heart.

Thank you to St Albans for an incredible night and thank you the front row for the fantastic knicker-throwing! But next time please avoid hitting Gary - he can be very sensitive about these things.

I have been asked to say that there are still tickets available for Woking, Derby, Falmouth, Newport, Ipswich, Reading, Weymouth and Fort William.

Raul.

An Open Letter From Adrian

Hello everyone,

A lot of you have been sending in questions about how such an eclectic band like us actually gets together so today I thought I'd give you a little biog on the blog!

Gary, Ian and myself met at The Royal College of Music where we formed a singing Quartet with our friend Duncan. Whilst performing in a concert at college we were spotted by music mogul Bruce Waller who was looking to put together an exciting new project. Unfortunately he didn't think that Duncan quite had what it took to make it in this industry so he was replaced with Raul whom Bruce had spotted singing 'after-dinner opera' at a restaurant in his beloved Majorca.

And so 4Tissimo were born! Three trained opera singers and a Latin firebrand. We have been together for over three years now and have sold hundreds of thousands of records. We have also performed in nineteen different countries.

Some of you also want to know if we ever argue?

Well when four incredibly strong and talented characters spend eight months on tour away from their families with only five days off it is inevitable that sometimes there will be disagreements. Usually our difficulties come through translation. For instance Raul will often say something to Gary that in English is deeply offensive. But later when things have calmed down Raul will explain that what he has just said is not a big deal in Spain and can sometimes be used as a term of affection. Please rest assured that we have a maximum amount of love and respect for one another. Key to this is the fact we remain a democracy. There is no lead singer in our group - and that's cool.

Any more questions just ask.
Lots of love,

Adrian :)

PS Still miss you Dunc!

Pop-Opera goes 2.0

Hello ladies and gentlemen. We'll be posting some much more in-depth blogs soon. Needless to say, as trained opera singers (well three of us are) we have found it difficult to get our heads around the worlds of pop and the internet. However a good friend of Adrian's has been showing us the ropes (thanks Graeme!) and we are launching ourselves in to the cyber land on Twitter and elsewhere. We hope you enjoy the ride as much as we do.

(Posted by Ian)