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Salt Lake City UPDATES!!

WOO HOOO!  It’s time to do this thing!  That’s not a terribly classy or festive way to start off this classy and festive tour, but I’m just super-pumped!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Credit to SnarkyMawg

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From John!

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Jenny started a Twitter list of folks attending the show.

AnnieDAFG also created a list.

SLC night #1

Don’t forget to send in your pictures, links to videos and fan stories.  It’s been a bit of a dry spell and we can’t wait for the amazing stuff that comes out of a David Archuleta concert!

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Win a FREE VIP to Montclair, NJ show!!  Check out the deets!

Hi, Pecan Pie here,

Marge and I are giving away ONE VIP ticket (seat plus meet and greet,
etc) to join us at the MONTCLAIR CFTH concert.  I tried this once
before and barely lived to tell about it after having tortured
mercilessly your fearless (yet very forgiving) leader Becky. So, if at
first you don’t succeed….. OK, I’m trying again and here are the
rules for eligibility:

1) YOU MUST NEVER HAVE MET DAVID BEFORE
2) YOU MUST NEVER HAVE MET DAVID BEFORE
3) YOU MUST NEVER HAVE MET DAVID BEFORE (this is intended for someone
who might have a hard time affording VIP)
4) BE AVAILABLE to ARRIVE EARLY AFTERNOON in MONTCLAIR (2-3pm) DEC 13th
5) If you are under 21, I will be happy to serve as your chaperone,
but will need to speak with your parent or guardian.  (I am a
pediatrician and will gladly provide credentials for any concerned
parent.)

If you are eligible and interested, please send:

Name and Age if under 21 (otherwise say Adult) to: FODVIPmontclair@gmail.com

I will choose at random among all applicants who have submitted by
DEADLINE: NOON EST SUNDAY NOV 29th.

Thanks, Ho Ho Ho and Happy Holidays

Pecanpie

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Fantastic New Interview at LiveDaily!

This is a nice, lengthy interview just posted today.  Holy Mackerel, I’m getting stoked about his second (er, third?) album!

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My favorite bit:

“I’m trying to get more of my personality in the songs: ‘This is David. This is his story. This is what he wants to talk about. This is what’s been on his mind.’ I want people to feel ‘This is David talking. This is his song and this is what he’s saying.’ I want people to be able to feel that. I want people to relate to the things I’ve been thinking about.”

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Wristbands with Wings, benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society!

Christy and Kelly are two fantastic fans who worked VERY hard during American Idol and beyond to use those funky rubber wrist bands to raise money for charity.  Their goal was $1000, which they met and surpassed!  But now they want to get to $2000!  If you didn’t get one of these pretty white wristbands, please consider purchasing one for $5.  ARCHIE stands for something, but you’ll have to go to their site to learn what!  Here’s more info from the girls:

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Hello Fans of David!

This is Kelly and Christy from Wristbands With Wings. Lately we’ve been really busy with school and college applications and haven’t been able to keep up with Wristbands With Wings and the Calendavid project. We’re looking to finish up the Wristbands with Wings project before we leave for college next fall. We’re hoping that we can have it done by June or late May. It would be great if you guys could let everyone know that we still have some wristbands left. They are still selling for 5.00 each and all the proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We’re halfway to raising another 1000 dollars and we hope to reach this goal! The wristbands make great Christmas presents! For more information please visit www.wristbandswithwings.weebly.com

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Charice Chats Up David During an Interview! LOL!

Poor David was probably thinking, “Whaaaaaat? Whhhyyyyyy?”  Charice and David on the phone starts at about 2:01.

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465 Responses to “Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City TONIGHT! Free VIP to Montclair!!”
  1. angelbymyside says:

    Hello :D

    More goodies!!!

  2. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Hi ABMS-I am on excitement overload!!! and if he sings Ave Maria with a childrens choir, well it will be sayanora!!

  3. Reine says:

    Candy-where did you hear that there is a children’s choir? I really hope for videos.

  4. Reine says:

    I really need to make it to the cellcast. I hope i can get out of work early. I am getting so excited!!!

  5. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Hi Reine-its on the tweet updates at the top

  6. angelbymyside says:

    Candy ~ HI! I can’t wait for videos. Oh the choir will be heavenly.

    Reine ~ DFT tweeted that there is a rumor that there might be a choir tonight.

  7. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    4/Reine-I think you have a fever and need to go home early… :)

  8. KarlaVenezuela says:

    hello!
    ABMS: thanks for the link!!

  9. Reine says:

    Candy -I think you are right all of the sudden i feel ill.lol

  10. KarlaVenezuela says:

    :D :smile:

  11. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    9-LOL Reine- Its probably a case of David fever!

  12. Kimk says:

    Oh my that would be wonderful!!!!

  13. KarlaVenezuela says:

    im so excited for the cellcast!!! :D

  14. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    me too Karla!

  15. KarlaVenezuela says:

    hey reine :)

  16. angelbymyside says:

    I will miss the cellcast tonight :( but I am hoping for lots of videos and pictures.

  17. Reine says:

    Hi Karla-I love your avi.

  18. KarlaVenezuela says:

    Candy: hehehe this is my first cellcast!!!

  19. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    16/ABMS-Im sure there will be a ton of updates, pic and video. There better be!

  20. KarlaVenezuela says:

    Reine: hey nice to meet you!! thanks btw :)
    ABMS: why? :(

  21. angelbymyside says:

    Karla ~ I won’t be near a computer at the time of the cellcast.

  22. angelbymyside says:

    Candy ~ What would we do without pics and videos??? I don’t even want to think about that! lol

  23. KarlaVenezuela says:

    oops im back sorry

  24. angelbymyside says:

    Have a great night everyone and enjoy the cellcast. :D

  25. Joy4archie ♫♥♪ ♫♪(I love Ave Maria! It soars through the very depths of my soul!!) says:

    This night is going to be one to remember!!

    What if David whips out a guitar? :shock:
    And sings Ave Maria? :shock:

  26. KarlaVenezuela says:

    ABMS: awwwww is not fair.. hehehe lol

  27. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Where did that DA necklace come from?? I would LOVE to have one!

  28. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    25/Hi Joy4archie-are you trying to kill us off before it even gets started??? If so that would def do the trick!

  29. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Bye ABMS-Hurry back!

  30. Joy4archie ♫♥♪ ♫♪(I love Ave Maria! It soars through the very depths of my soul!!) says:

    Candy- :lol: My mind can’t even begin to wrap around all the epicness that’s going to take place tonight. :P

  31. KarlaVenezuela says:

    ABMS: you too!! i`ll be thinking about you!

  32. Reine says:

    Can we buy the DA necklace or it is a gift for David?

  33. KarlaVenezuela says:

    i have a headache but that doesn`t matter!

  34. KarlaVenezuela says:

    im staying for the cellcast!!!

  35. KarlaVenezuela says:

    ……………….

  36. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    pretty…..
    http://twitpic.com/qswrm

    how much?

  37. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    @LF512
    Big surprise for tonight! You guys will
    love it. The set is beautiful!

  38. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    lololol… i’ve been over on the other thread, wondering what the deal was, loloolol….

  39. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    GG-That is so unlike you… are we rubbing off on you? LOL

  40. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    good evening team – let’s take a trip across the pond to great britian,
    and give our globe trotting cp a whole lotta votes :)

    the new cycle has begun – vote, vote, and vote!
    ==============================================

    http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_8070000/newsid_8073700/8073788.stm

    VOTE!!

    What’s your fave music act?

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    David Archuleta

    35.45% ——- keep voting! keep voting!
    ===================================

    JLS

    24.16%

    Cheryl Cole

    17.08%

    1399 Votes Cast

  41. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    oh over two hours but wondering how the cellcast is going??
    off to see if I can find out info!

  42. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    GG :)

  43. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    some tweets………….

    JohnAF: “130 peeps for this VIP. Everone’s checked. Crowd free shopping now.”
    JohnAF: “We are waiting to get in. It is COLD!!! Doors are opened!!!”

  44. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    kimkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!

  45. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    GG 130 seems mega… oh so want to know about the VIP’s….

  46. Joy4archie ♫♥♪ ♫♪(I love Ave Maria! It soars through the very depths of my soul!!) says:

    Are you guys ready to witness the most awesomeage of Christmas tours?!!!! :D

  47. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    39/ lololol candy… i have been trying to cook dinner, with a set of relatives afoot, talk on the phone, and not doing a good job of paying attention, lololol… the holidays are always a crazy time, but i’m glad i finally got a clue, and checked 4 a new thread, hahahah… gonna cease all activity now, and concentrate on david life – gonna go back to my den, close the door from the madhouse that is my house, and wait for the cp to mesmerize me….. cannot wait to hear him tonight… squeeeeeeeeee!!

  48. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    guys want a kick scroll down….
    http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=542672&st=34600

    :) ))))

  49. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    here is archuletafansecene…

    http://archuletafanscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/david-archuleta-christmas5.jpg

    :) what a great pic

  50. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    45/ that does seem huge for a v i p… oh, i am so excited to hear from folks there… wanna know how david is looking and sounding, how much fun they’re having… just excites me all the more for baltimore :D

    hi joy4archie, karla, reine, abms – and all the fod team… gonna be an exciting and electric night folks :D

  51. Benji says:

    Is Benton the opener? at 7?
    David at 8? (10 ET)
    Is that right?

  52. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    51/ right-o benji :D

  53. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    I think the cellcast might start at 9:45 pm eastern?

  54. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    49/kimk-that picture is hysterical, evidently David thinks so too judging by the look on his face!

  55. Lorna says:

    @kelsh9 At davids sound check right. We are the first audience to hear the song he is singing right now :) its way good.

  56. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Lorna urgh and thanks!

  57. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Thanks Lorna-now if they would have just told us what it is….

  58. LucyPR says:

    Hey Guys!
    So who’s excited to hear David?

    MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :)

    I love the updates from everyone. How lucky are we :)

  59. Lorna says:

    Waiting for news and the cellcast is pure torture! It’s going to be a long two hour wait!

  60. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    :)
    seems kelsh9 is happy…
    I just hugged david archuleta :)
    http://twitter.com/Kelsh9

  61. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    HI -ILOVELUCY! Me too!! *raising both hands*

  62. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    LUCY!!!!!! me no way!!!
    :) )))

  63. Joy4archie ♫♥♪ ♫♪(I love Ave Maria! It soars through the very depths of my soul!!) says:

    Omg I wonder what song that is!! :shock:

  64. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    kimk-well at least we know they had 10 seconds to get in a hug, with 130 peeps that may be all there is time for.

  65. Lorna says:

    Did anyone know about this?

    @andrewhowlett Rain iPhone App News: David Archuleta Christmas App Launched Today – http://bit.ly/5QdcLC

  66. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    hi lucy and lorna!!

  67. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Riu Riu Chiu??

    Fields of cheese..
    Fields of glory
    Fields of ohmyheckwhatwasit?

  68. LucyPR says:

    Candy :) Kimk :)

    Someone already got a Archuhug? I want one too …hehehe

  69. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Riddle…Amazed…Fields of Gold…none of the above….

  70. Joy4archie ♫♥♪ ♫♪(I love Ave Maria! It soars through the very depths of my soul!!) says:

    67- :lol:

  71. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    wanna be there….wah…..

  72. LucyPR says:

    GG :) How are you amiga!

    I want the cellcast to start now. I’m getting anxious.

  73. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    65/OMG Lorna- WHY DIDNT WE KNOW ABOUT THAT…WOOZA!!!

  74. Lorna says:

    Can someone with an iPhone check out #65. Txs

  75. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    “David Archuleta is the FIRST artist to customize an XMAS singing game for your itouch & ipod”

  76. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    WOOT-JUST DOWNLOADED THE DA XMAS APP FROM ITUNES!!!

  77. Lorna says:

    #73 Candy, seriously why don’t we know about these things until they happen. I don’t remember seeing anything on this before. Wish I had an iPhone

  78. LucyPR says:

    I am already downloading my DA Open Mic CFTH App! haha

  79. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Lorna oh have to get that but what is it a game? thanks!

  80. Joy4archie ♫♥♪ ♫♪(I love Ave Maria! It soars through the very depths of my soul!!) says:

    Man, now I’m going to have to get an Iphone. :lol:

  81. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    i am good lucy – super excited for the cellcast 2 nite – will you be there !!

  82. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    getting the app so let you know… it says game??

  83. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    seems David doesn’t want to let the cat out of the bag about the song…
    hush cats!

  84. LucyPR says:

    GG – already logged in. A big thank you to Dustin and Anny for this cellcast, if it weren’t for fans like them we wouldn’t be able to hear David, even if it sounds like underwater…haha

  85. LucyPR says:

    Wow, David is keeping those VIP top secret.

  86. JH says:

    Funny – there’s 21 of us sitting on blogtv just waiting – and it doesn’t start for another hour and a half! Can we say fanatic? ;)

  87. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    dang I am not one happy kitty cat….
    meow!!!!!!

  88. Joy says:

    Hi there everyone. I saw on twitter that David wants those that were at the VIP to keep their lips sealed about what he sang, so they are respecting that. And it looks like they get something different in the goody bags too this time.

  89. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    brb – going to get some snacks and hunker down in the batcave, waiting for the show ;)

  90. LucyPR says:

    Oh I forgot you guys are an hour earlier than me, so I have time to do some things before the cellcast starts…BBS

  91. Nancy says:

    Reine….the necklace was in the gift bag at the VIPs

  92. Joy says:

    I wish I was in Utah right now. :( Holding one of those goody bags.

  93. Reine says:

    Thank you nancy

  94. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    What I get the necklace at VIP!!!!???
    eeek!

  95. Joy says:

    kimk: Yep, twitpicked by Shelley. It was in the goody bag. Matches our FOD decor.

  96. Joy says:

    OK, what does the necklace look like?

  97. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    whattt!!!!!!!! we get the ornament too?????
    sweeeeeet!!!!!!!!!

  98. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    wait or was that the necklace?
    :)
    dang this cat is climbing a tree!!

  99. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I LUVER the gift bag!!!

  100. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Ohhh and I still have the one from last year.

  101. Joy says:

    I should have gotten a VIP. Dang it! I put myself on a budget, then when I decided I wanted one anyway, they were all gone.

  102. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Is the ornament in the gift bag as well?

  103. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    well guess the cats out of the proverbial bag!!

  104. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Hello everyone! :-D

    I wonder what David’s opening song would be? Maybe a pumped up version of MOC? or JTTW? :-)

  105. Russ says:

    Hello everyone.

    Joy, http://twitpic.com/qswrm

  106. JH says:

    The excitement builds – 36 now sitting on blogtv!!

  107. maryanne says:

    HI everyone! Someone twittered that they thought David seemed sick!!!! Oh no! please let it not be true!

  108. Joy says:

    Hi Spidey. My guess is that he will end with Melodies of Christmas. Opener-probably not a Christmas one.

  109. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Report that VIP was massive. Yikes!

  110. Joy says:

    Hi Russ. Thanks. :)

  111. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    i’m back – squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

  112. Joy says:

    Oh no, Candy. I like those smaller VIPs.

  113. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

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    out—choose your favorite from the 5!

    Vote the Voice 2010

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    * Select your top choice from the list below as your preferred act for an
    upcoming Stadium of Fire performance. These results were gathered from
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    David Archuletta ————– vote, vote, and vote!

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  114. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Hello GG!!!! :-D

  115. Joy says:

    Hi GG! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! back atcha!

  116. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    115/ spideyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy – r u stoked :-D

  117. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    116/ squeeeeeeeeeeeeee and ya-hoooooooooooooo joy! bring on the show :-D

    sending the cp a lotta positive thoughts, well wishes and good energy right now…. oh, to be in slc :-D

  118. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    hi russ, jh, maryanne :-D

  119. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    good evening fod!

    here’s how we can help our fellow fans in the philippines and malaysia
    keep his presence strong on their radio…. it’s time for some christmas music requesting! :smile:

    request ”have yourself a merry little christmas” hourly on this chart….………
    it’s in the new additions section, at top of the request page!

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    http://chartcentral.frihost.net/cc/index.php

  120. maryanne says:

    HI GG! Yes! positive energy!

  121. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Hi GG! I’m more than stoked! LOL… I’ve been watching “V” just to keep myself from feeling fidgety… haha (It’s a creepy show – especially that Ana. But it’s a great show)

  122. Russ says:

    Hi GG,

    Too bad my private jet is in the shop or I would be in slc by now. lol

  123. Joy says:

    Russ: Don’t you hate when that happens? LOL!
    Candy: Good news. I checked my bank account today online and the check for my ticket in NJ cleared. So, no bench warrant for me. Whew!

  124. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    123/ hi russ! :smile:

    we must take up a collection to help you get that dang thing fixed, hahahah…. we could use one to travel around to see david!

  125. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    STAGE!!!
    http://img154.yfrog.com/i/emfu.jpg/
    ARP?????
    GONER!!!!!

  126. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Hello Everyone!

    Hey Russ! Private Jet in the shop. Hate it when that happens,lol. Once, my Porsche, my Convertible & my Mercedes were all in the shop at the same time. It makes getting around town rather difficult, I have to resort to the Cadi,lol. Hope you are doing well this evening. Cant wait for the cell cast, already signed up.

  127. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    122/ i’m twitchy 2 spidey… how does david manage to still do this to us, after all this time… every show is like the first time, all over again… i like that almost 2 years in, we still are super excited to hear him sing… :smile:

  128. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    127/ hi beth :smile:

  129. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    WOW! Christmas Decorations, a life size piano & a harp, OH MY, Christmas Decorations, a life size piano & a harp, OH MY!, Christmas Decorations, a life size piano & a harp, OH MY!!! Ok, I’m back now,lol.

    Hey GG!

  130. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    124/ Hi Joy-whewwww that is good news!! I’ll let the Bail Bondsmen that his services wont be needed …this time!

    123/Hi Russ- private jet…wow did you make that big a killing on the penny machine??

    WOW The stage looks gorgeous!

  131. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    WTH!!!! There is a huge white harp on the stage! Harp + David = Cherubic performance!

  132. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    http://twitpic.com/qtm49
    umm wow

  133. Russ says:

    Hi Beth. That’s a shame. What about your Lamborghini?

  134. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Hi Bethy-Im thinking we are all going to be goners and we arent even there!!

  135. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    I’m sure glad I didnt see a news alert on Fox of Joy being arrested,lol. Or her picture on the local post office wall,lol,jk.

  136. Joy says:

    Beth: I know. I gotta travel to MI on Fri. and don’t want to get pulled over and hauled off cause they didn’t get my check in Jersey yet. You know that one phone call you get to make? Anybody got David’s number?

  137. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Hey Russ! Thats only for special occaisions. Soon as a special occaision comes up, I can use it,lol. Geesh, I dont get out much,lol.

    Candy, I cant wait for the cellcast. I hoping the sound will be better because of the smaller venue, the acoustics & the type of concert it is. Ah choo, Ah choo, Ah choo, Ah choo. Excuse me, I just sneezed 4 times,lol.

  138. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    OMG that venue is beyond beautiful- Russ fire up that danged jet! I am about to cry and kick myself for NOT being there.

  139. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    no pic or videos are allowed, well that is a shot in the …mmm… foot!

  140. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    awe Benton!
    http://twitpic.com/qtn66

  141. Russ says:

    Candy, me too. Bad timing. Hope the cellcast is clear.

  142. Joy says:

    OK, I’m leaving…for now. I’m getting too anxious. See you all later.

  143. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    sounds like no cellcast either no cell phones allowed! or so that is what is being said.

  144. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Joy, lol. Davids a great choice for your one phone call. He would come down to the police station, smile & say she’ll never do it again & they’ll say “oh, ok, you can leave Joy”,lol.

    Candy, That venue is gorgeous. OH MY HECK!

  145. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Candy well got a twitpic of Benton! and that was the way at Kaleidoscope… so still hoping!

  146. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Im sorry but this is one time I am praying some stealthy ninja doesnt follow the rules!

  147. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    kimk- I am praying they can get them for David too.

  148. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Whitney is on DWTS!

  149. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Candy, What the heck? Dont they know all its going to do is get people even more excited & try to go to more shows. I understand not giving anything away from the VIP’s, but this is what gets the buzz going. Those videos that fans take are seen by people who maybe arent fans right now, but it gets them interested & then they buy the cd. Its a huge, free publicity tool, they need to take advantage of it.

  150. Russ says:

    Was Whitney lip-syncing?

  151. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Candy ha me too!! umm David and a guitar…
    please???!!!

  152. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    151/Beth-I agree- the buzz from videos is a good thing, I get the not during Vip but seriously during the show??

  153. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    They say people are taking pics & tweeting Benton Paul, but with David they may be more strict. No offense to Benton, not my intention, but who knows, we may still get something. Plus, people can tell us about it. I still would like a video,lol

  154. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    I just heard folks are taking pics and things so woot!!!!

  155. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    UGh security is being a twit!

  156. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Russ, I dont know. She sounded ok, but some of it wasnt great, but she was ok. I just think the things she did took a toll on her voice. Maybe it will come all the way back, maybe not. Time will tell.

  157. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Russ well my hub said she was singing live to a track but couldn’t tell for sure?

  158. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Candy, Its very frustrating. They need to realize that the videos are great & FREE publicity. I hope someone can get word to Davids people of this fact. It creates buzz about David, thus selling the remaining tickets & his cd.

  159. Russ says:

    Beth, I hope she comes back 100%. I saw her in concert once from fourth row center stage. She was amazing.

  160. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    hmm I hope for cellcast… what will he sing
    will he sing in many languages
    will he play the dang guitar

  161. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Russ, I can imagine how amazing she was. Hopefully she can.

  162. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    30 minutes to David!!

  163. Russ says:

    Who plays the harp, Kendra?

  164. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    I do hope David puts himself on voice rest after this concert until tommorrow night. Tommorrows VIP, that is.

  165. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Russ, Thats a good guess, unless they have a guest harpest(?). Cant wait for it to start.

  166. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Russ I think she does if I remember correctly? sure hope so! Alex is playing the standup bass?

  167. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Shelley said she is standing next to David’s grandparents…awe!

  168. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    lots of folks
    http://twitpic.com/qtqt1

  169. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    DFT has front row seats??? way to go David!!! YES!

  170. Russ says:

    I’m happy David has family there for his opening show.

  171. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    hmm DFT is talking vids… good!! :) )))

  172. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    kimk, Awwe, I’m glad Davids Grandparents are there. DFT has front row seats? That little dickens,lol.

  173. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    oh dft tweeted the songs…. wow….

  174. Russ says:

    Notice in the picture most of the audience appears to be adults.

  175. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I think we need to duct tap the youngin in the TVchat cats out of the bag as to what he sang at Vip! Grrrrr.

  176. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Beth so dang happy for him! :) )))
    eeek new songs!!!!!!!!!!!

  177. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    guess it was inevitable that it would get out. Oh well

  178. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Russ did notice that… :) ))

  179. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    David sang Groban
    You Raise Me Up?
    argh…………………………

  180. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    oh dear saw the set list we are so so so so so dead………

  181. Russ says:

    Kimk, where is the set list?

  182. Russ says:

    Dustin is on on Blogtv

  183. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    182/ hi kimk – no posting … :) ))

  184. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Russ I was looking at a tweet… can’t find the whole thing but one song…

  185. PHL says:

    Just wondering when the VIP set will be revealed. Haha…

  186. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    “Prayer for the Children”!!!!!!!!!!

  187. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    My patience for the youngins on the TV chat is about nill

  188. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Candy, VIP is different, people shouldnt give out info if David doesnt want it out. I dont want David to lose his trust in the fans, especially where the VIP is concerned. I think for the first show especially, he wanted to keep it secret until the show starts, which I completely understand.

  189. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    eeeeek!!!!!!!!

  190. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Cellcast is up!!!

  191. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Beth- I dont know how you stop people, it seems to be impossible. I turned down an offer for a cellcast as I didnt want any problems. I really hope it doesnt affect future Vip’s or some heads will roll!

  192. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    187/ david requested that it not be… so i hope folks respect that….

  193. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Riu Riu Chewbacca??

    :lol:

  194. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    pad thai a pan?

    :lol:

  195. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    GG-too late its all over twitter and in the TV chat… :(

  196. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    322 people for the cell cast

  197. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    oh man we are toasted with sweet jam on top!

  198. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    195/ lololololol

  199. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Candy, I agree.

  200. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    there are over 300 folks on cellcast!!!!!!!

  201. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    197/ just gonna say it…. not cool… a specific request, from david, and – oh well….. it’s not about what david wants i guess… on to the cellcast….

  202. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    lolololol kimk :lol:

  203. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Jambajim tweeted about David’s Winter tour!!!

  204. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    EPIC SCREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  205. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qtv9g

  206. JeffR. (VIP for Stroudsburg!) says:

    206 Kimk, I’d expect nothing less, local boy makes good ;-)

    Evening everyone, enjoy the cellcast, dialup doesn’t let me but that’s ok, I’ve got two concerts to go to! :-)

  207. Russ says:

    Hi Jeff

  208. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Need ear transplants!!!!

  209. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    omg baby grand piano!
    http://twitpic.com/qtwdq

  210. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qtwdq

  211. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    :)

  212. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    hope for video ear transplants….

  213. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    ZG!!!! This early!!! He is surely gonna turn those people weak on their knees… LOL

  214. Russ says:

    I find it sounds better if you turn the volume down to almost off. I hear more David and less screaming.

  215. JeffR. (VIP for Stroudsburg!) says:

    Hi Russ, this is such a special tour, can’t wait for ours to get here.

  216. Russ says:

    Jeff, have you made your trip to Stroudsburg yet?

  217. Russ says:

    This arrangement of Crush sounds very different. Maybe it’s just the cellcast.

  218. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    ALMOST LIKE TWO CONCERTS IN ONE!!!

  219. JeffR. (VIP for Stroudsburg!) says:

    Russ, no I haven’t, should be getting up there next week.

  220. Russ says:

    Jeff, It will be a great show. I like the box we will be in.

  221. Russ says:

    It’s nice that David can take his time and talk to the audience before each song.

  222. Russ says:

    Love this song, Fields of Gold, Eva Cassidy.

  223. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    OMG THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!

  224. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    OMG!!!!!!!!

  225. Russ says:

    Prayer of the Children.

  226. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    I am speechless!!!

  227. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Theu say he’s in a suit now! So Classy!

  228. PHL says:

    sad…no cellcast for me.

  229. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    need a pic!

  230. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    suit http://twitpic.com/qtzzo

  231. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu09i

  232. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Lupe and David!!!!

  233. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Lupe!!!!!!

  234. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    he’s singing w/ mom

    awesomesauce

  235. Russ says:

    David and his Mother singing a duet, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

  236. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    LUPE AND DAVID http://twitpic.com/qu0qg

  237. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    GG omg

  238. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    omg she cried….

    so did we

  239. Russ says:

    Ava Maria

  240. Russ says:

    How can he sound so great on a cellcast?

  241. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu1lk

    there is a children’s choir

  242. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu1lk

  243. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    BRAVO DAVID……….

  244. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Donnie won!

  245. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    Ave Maria just did it!

  246. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu2hy

  247. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    OMG SO HANDSOME!
    http://twitpic.com/qu2hy

  248. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu30a

  249. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu30a

    IF THERE are twitpics there must be videos!

    EPIC!!!

  250. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    SPIDEY REALLY!!!!!!!

  251. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu3uw

  252. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu4rj

  253. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    umm wow!

  254. sj says:

    So happy for David! just amazing :)

  255. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I couldnt type, I couldnt do anything except listen….Ive never felt so moved or alive in my life! DAVID-DAVID-DAVID!!!

  256. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    WTH! I am speechless… this concert is beyond words

  257. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    awesome awesome awesome…..

  258. sj says:

    I can’t believe I won’t get to experience that live – so sad :(

  259. maryanne says:

    oh my gosh!!! I am speechless! ………..just don’t have the words…….can’t wait to hear reports from everyone! How in the heck am I going to sleep now?! …………WOW!!!

  260. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    David sang like 16/17 songs tonight… He just gives so much! I can’t ask for anything more… we have received too much

  261. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    David has outdone himself yet again. I’m go glad I’m going to a concert, I cant even say how glad. No words big enough to explain how glad I’m going to a concert.

  262. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    THE MAN IS A GENIUS, That was MASTERCLASS!!

  263. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    274/ hugs sj

  264. Lorna says:

    Well that just absolutely emotionally drained me. What a glorious shining star.

  265. Beth(Christmas From the Heart Brings the True meaning of Christmas to my Heart) says:

    Goodnight Everyone, Take Care All!

    Have to get to sleep so I can get up early & see the videos.
    Bless David, his family, his band & the crew. They really
    are something special.

  266. marciami (DA is coming to my city - Ann Arbor!!!!) says:

    I hope he feels so full of love and joy from everyone there – amazing x 100000000000

  267. Nemo says:

    http://twitpic.com/qu1lk

    hey all caught the end of the cell cast…all sounds well, ill see it live tomorrow. not for sure, but i would bet money this is Kurt bestor on the piano here, did david introduce him??

  268. LucyPR says:

    I can’t thank Dustin and Anny enough for doing this cellcast. It was so beautiful, there are no words to describe the emotion you can hear from David’s voice, I can only imagine being there in person, must have blown everyone away.

    Wow what an emotional night. Tears of Joy. Thank you David for giving so much of you to us. BRAVO!

    Have a great night everyone!

  269. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    “David’s singing, is his heart set to music” Truer words were never spoken!!

  270. marciami (DA is coming to my city - Ann Arbor!!!!) says:

    Everything DAVID sings is GOLDEN

  271. sj says:

    Thanks gg – I’m really looking forward to the Billboard.com one at least I’ll get good sound and video feed – should be a little better than cellcast and twitpics. haha

  272. crusherlvr says:

    Unreal. Really. Just simply amazing.

  273. hollyre (David=JOY) says:

    Amazing, just amazing.

  274. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    This is his destiny, what he was born to do, touch all of us with his gift!

  275. hollyre (David=JOY) says:

    Candy – No truer words have been spoken. God gave David a gift and he certainly is using it.

  276. Spidey (Merry Christmas!!!) says:

    David’s voice does the opposite of the Midas Touch… it doesnt turn you into solid gold, it turns you to melted butter

  277. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    WOW! That cellcast….David’s voice….too beautiful!

  278. hollyre (David=JOY) says:

    RT @Jonerz AND *THAT*, MR. LAMBERT IS HOW IT’S DONE! <——-YUP!!!

  279. Reine says:

    It was just amazing!!!!

  280. crusherlvr says:

    That’s all I wanted for Christmas…except for videos :lol:

  281. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    DavidArchie

    Ah!! I had such an awesome time this first night!!! Thanks so much you guys for coming to the first show!!!!
    half a minute ago from txt

  282. Nemo says:

    hollyre, was thinking the same thing, did you see the lambert troll on the cellcast chat…..oh boy those to runner ups are worlds apart, david has such CLASS.

  283. hollyre (David=JOY) says:

    Good night all. Sweet musical dreams….

  284. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    transcendent… is our crown prince…..

  285. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    night hollyre…

  286. hollyre (David=JOY) says:

    Nemo – That’s for sure.

  287. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    david singing with lupe…. my heart sweeled near to bursting….

  288. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    I think David felt the love.
    oh my goodness
    we are so lucky

  289. Robin F says:

    OMG that was so moving. I still have goosebumps!!! I am so dang proud of our David!! Wish i could have seen Lupe’s proud face as well. What a night!! * sigh *

  290. Nemo says:

    297 nice tweet, david sounds happy and grateful, first show down!!!

  291. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    303/ lololol…’’s/b ‘’swelled”….. what a class act those two are together….

  292. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Cant wait to hear Fields of Gold and Riddle without being underwater..

  293. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    307/ that song i think was deeply meaningful for the both of them… i’m still verklempt just thinking about it…..

  294. Nemo says:

    gg yes i can’t wait to see david sing w/ his mom (tomorow)…..wonder if she will travel the christmas tour w/ david and sing all???

  295. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    The videos will be amazing!

  296. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    310/ he said none of his family would be accompanying him on the tour, so i think she may be just a utah treat….

  297. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    oh I think at the end David felt like we did… he is just beyond words…
    palm to heart…

  298. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    313/ what a night… trying not to spazzzzz out of my skin, but i dunno :lol:

  299. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    First thing tomorrow, Im buying waterproof mascara!! And a case of kleenex!

  300. sj says:

    can’t wait to hear from those that experienced this first hand

  301. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    lol someone just tweeted let them thru the traffic they have videos? :) )))))

  302. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    ok where are the videos!!

  303. marciami (DA is coming to my city - Ann Arbor!!!!) says:

    David filled so many hearts and souls tonight

  304. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    YES!!!VIDEOS!!!!

  305. CM(Yakima) says:

    oh my!!!! I am shaking and still with chills! That was the most beautiful underwater cellcast ever, in the history of cellcasts!!! He just outdid himself. How does he go back and do it again tomorrow???? I hope he has his voice left! He was so incredible! I wish I had hocked something and just gone!! I’ve never hocked anything in my life!!! He was superb! Which is such a small word for what he just did!!

  306. PHL says:

    waiting for the vids…..

  307. Nemo says:

    317 haha just checked utube, nothing yet :) :)

  308. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    KIMK – THAT IS so beautiful! You can see how much he loves her!

  309. That was absolutely beautiful…even underwater!!

  310. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    Call out the National Guard! Get those videos through!

  311. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    he tried to dance with his Mom?
    vids I hope…

  312. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Nemo hello….it was 5 minutes ago

  313. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    319/ mine 2… she and david are just lovely together, just lovely… and she sings pretty darn good too… chip off the old block :)

  314. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    annyo84
    The Utah crowd was fantastic. The spirit was so strong. Everyone was completely silent.
    David kept talking about Jesus. I have no words.

    oh my

    I am thinking of Lettie and Joy right now. so glad they got to go
    and Davidft as well…

  315. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    325/ hi mrs. mary – it just radiates between the two of them doesn’t it…

    326/ pattinccccccccccccccc – we are soooooo dead come baltimore, hahahah…

  316. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    umm lol gosh even underwater we all know it was a wonderful experience.

  317. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    david and lupe – ”melts” oh my gosh……..

  318. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    she kissed him on the cheek….”melts”…… david and mom for the winnnnnnnnnnn

  319. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    he spun her around in a little dance… ”melts”………… i love them

  320. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    Yes! Just watched video of duet! So sweet! awwwwwwww! :)

  321. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    tears……….. her dress was stunning… her has was gorgeous…. oh man…. that was beautiful

  322. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    gg – didn’t she look beautiful!

  323. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    omg – s/b, ”her hair was gorgeous”…..

  324. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    oh my gosh
    If I get to heaven please send the above video as well…

  325. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    GAH- that was the sweetest thing I have ever seen. bawling again!! HELPPPPPP

  326. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I have a feeling I wont get much sleep tonight! David and Lupe=LOVE!

  327. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    kimk – I think it’s already there!

  328. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    343/ she is the luckiest woman on earth… this video moved me… didja see that hug at the end… ”melts”… nothing like a mom’s love… nothing.

  329. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Mrs. Mary and GG really love those two
    dang the two of them are so so cute
    ha kissed him and tried to get him to dance…
    I sure like that woman…a lot!
    dang can she do the whole tour!

    that was beautiful

  330. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    Candy – I think the only help for us is more David!

  331. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    346/MrsMary-I was going to say the same thing!! It already there and Im now convinced David is Heaven on earth!

  332. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    348/ i’m crazy about her too – as much as you can be from this remove…

  333. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    really guys not sure there is anyone like him…
    urgh ODD in overdrive….

  334. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Im so grateful to Lupe and Jeff for giving us David and of course the man upstairs. He certainly did spend a little more time on David James Archuleta!

  335. Nemo says:

    that was sweet when lupe says i’m sorry at the end… she looked and sounded beautiful.

  336. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    WOW! I just can’t believe the range of emotions that an almost 19 year old can bring out in us! It is beyond words!

  337. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    353/Kudos to Burger for a great review, a review from someone that actually watched the show!

  338. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Guys

    SLTRIBUNE REVIEW!!
    http://blogs.sltrib.com/burger/index.php
    worth copying if someone can!
    WOW!

    wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ‘turning into a man in front of our eyes.’

  339. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    M356/rsMary-I agree, they range from deliriously giddy and happy, to tender, emotional, spiritual, heart gripping, soul searching, uplifting, reverent…

  340. sj says:

    Regardless of David Archuleta’s performance Tuesday night at Abravanel Hall, the tweens and teenagers in the audience would still have shrieked and squealed in delight every time the 18-year-old Murray pop singer sang a note.

    Luckily for the rest of us, Archuleta launched his holiday tour in his home state with a rousing, accomplished performance that further illustrated how far he has come since he finished second in the 2008 season of “American Idol.”

    Archuleta, who turns 19 at the end of December, ably balanced a show that showcased his pop talent as well as a strong display of covering other’s material — most notably a collection of Christmas standards that closed the show.

    While the show was advertised as Archuleta performing selections from his recently released album, “Christmas From the Heart,” the singer began his set with songs taken mostly from his 2008 debut self-titled album. With more confidence and stage presence than he has shown yet, he flexed his vocals through “Crush” and “A Little Too Not Over You” as well as performing his up-tempo rave-up “Zero Gravity.” Archuleta was backed by four musicians, but played piano as he covered Five For Fighting’s ballad “The Riddle,” showing an inkling of a direction his career could take him.

    Illustrating a talent for building a solid, thematic set, Archuleta then performed two songs that served as a transition between his opening set and his closing set of Christmas tunes. The highlight was when he was accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, singing a rendition of Sting’s “Fields of Gold” that changed the vocal melody to make the song his soulful own.
    It was then time for the main show to start.

    The curtains pulled back to reveal about a dozen string players along with two guitarists, a bassist and a drummer. With dramatic on-stage lighting illuminating three conical Christmas trees and four ornamental baubles hanging from the rafters, Archuleta came out in a jet-black suit and immediately got going with “Melodies of Christmas,” a new song he said he helped write.

    The show was not short on surprises. After starting was seemed to be a somnambulant rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” his mother Lupe joined him to duet, turning a sluggish retread into a poignant refrain. And during a stirring, reverent version of “Ave Maria,” Archuleta was joined on stage by a white-robed children’s choir as well as on piano, local composer Kurt Bestor, who produced and conducted many songs on Archuleta’s holiday album.

    Whether singing in English, Latin (as on “Ave Maria”) or French (as on Bestor’s galloping arrangement of “Pat-a-Pan”), Archuleta showed not only a command of the material but an ability to connect with the audience with self-deprecating humor and sheepish but endearing half-waves to the crowd, which nearly sold out the symphony hall.

    What was most impressive about the concert was that Archuleta and his team relied not on slick, overly produced Christmas music that would dull the experience, but on a real string section and a lean, stripped-down soft-rock sound that shows an authenticity to the teen, who is turning into a man in front of our eyes.

  341. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    353/ thanks lorna – outstanding review!

    David Archuleta review
    November 24th, 2009

    Regardless of David Archuleta’s performance Tuesday night at Abravanel Hall, the tweens and teenagers in the audience would still have shrieked and squealed in delight every time the 18-year-old Murray pop singer sang a note.

    Luckily for the rest of us, Archuleta launched his holiday tour in his home state with a rousing, accomplished performance that further illustrated how far he has come since he finished second in the 2008 season of “American Idol.”

    Archuleta, who turns 19 at the end of December, ably balanced a show that showcased his pop talent as well as a strong display of covering other’s material — most notably a collection of Christmas standards that closed the show.

    While the show was advertised as Archuleta performing selections from his recently released album, “Christmas From the Heart,” the singer began his set with songs taken mostly from his 2008 debut self-titled album. With more confidence and stage presence than he has shown yet, he flexed his vocals through “Crush” and “A Little Too Not Over You” as well as performing his up-tempo rave-up “Zero Gravity.” Archuleta was backed by four musicians, but played piano as he covered Five For Fighting’s ballad “The Riddle,” showing an inkling of a direction his career could take him.

    Illustrating a talent for building a solid, thematic set, Archuleta then performed two songs that served as a transition between his opening set and his closing set of Christmas tunes. The highlight was when he was accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, singing a rendition of Sting’s “Fields of Gold” that changed the vocal melody to make the song his soulful own.
    It was then time for the main show to start.

    The curtains pulled back to reveal about a dozen string players along with two guitarists, a bassist and a drummer. With dramatic on-stage lighting illuminating three conical Christmas trees and four ornamental baubles hanging from the rafters, Archuleta came out in a jet-black suit and immediately got going with “Melodies of Christmas,” a new song he said he helped write.

    The show was not short on surprises. After starting was seemed to be a somnambulant rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” his mother Lupe joined him to duet, turning a sluggish retread into a poignant refrain. And during a stirring, reverent version of “Ave Maria,” Archuleta was joined on stage by a white-robed children’s choir as well as on piano, local composer Kurt Bestor, who produced and conducted many songs on Archuleta’s holiday album.

    Whether singing in English, Latin (as on “Ave Maria”) or French (as on Bestor’s galloping arrangement of “Pat-a-Pan”), Archuleta showed not only a command of the material but an ability to connect with the audience with self-deprecating humor and sheepish but endearing half-waves to the crowd, which nearly sold out the symphony hall.

    What was most impressive about the concert was that Archuleta and his team relied not on slick, overly produced Christmas music that would dull the experience, but on a real string section and a lean, stripped-down soft-rock sound that shows an authenticity to the teen, who is turning into a man in front of our eyes.

    http://blogs.sltrib.com/burger/index.php

  342. sj says:

    360 – David Burger’s SL Tribune review

  343. Nancy says:

    http://blogs.sltrib.com/burger/index.php
    Has anyone posted this review….it is a great review!

  344. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    358/ a very fine one, yes indeed…. bye bye archie… hello david

  345. Nancy says:

    sorry..I didn’t read up. Been gone

  346. Nemo says:

    nice review, hope it makes the paper/not just the blog and I knew it was Kurt Bestor on the piano, go up to post 283 pic and you can see him on the bench :)

  347. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    Great review! I feel so privileged to be a fan of David’s…so proud of him and who he is as a person.

  348. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    363/ hi nancy – lololol… yes, but it’s so great 100 posts of it won’t be enough :)

  349. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    GG I agree he was there and he really heard him…

  350. Nemo says:

    listening to FOG now, love this version,i have this eva cassidy cd, so sad she is gone. David does a superb job w/ it. but dang i want to see him play the guitar. :) :)

  351. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    hi team :)

    post some comments on the burger review site please team…. after listening to that performance, how can we not… show our crown prince the love….

    http://blogs.sltrib.com/burger/index.php?p=6390&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

  352. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    umm did anyone notice how amazing he looked in that suit…

    not that I did….

  353. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I am SO not going to survive this concert. Fields of Gold is so where I see David headed in the future, away from pop and more into powerful ballads!! Stunning performance!

  354. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Nemo I thought of that… perhaps he is still in practice mode
    and will pull it out for Baltimore…

  355. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    372/Nemo-I think we will see that down the road a bit. He will move more into that style eventually. Its Him, who he is as an artist.

  356. sj says:

    okay – next video please – dang, we’re spoiled tonight with these quick postings – now I really want to see the video of the Five for Fighting song with David at the piano, then Ave, then …..

  357. lessha says:

    Hello everyone. Just got back from the concert. All I can say is WOW!!!!! Love that his mom sang with him. Kurt was there. Had to tie his shoe. lol. Just absolutely everything David.

  358. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Fields of Gold is so tender, how does he do that, Eva would be proud, bet she is looking down and smiling!

  359. Nemo says:

    kimk i hope so, we know david can play the guitar he just needs some confidence/practice w/ it.

  360. Watching David and Lupe sing together was wonderful! I loved it!!! :)

  361. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Lessha- you survived!! Even on the cellcast he was beyond amazing!

    Justin-I just saw the video what a special moment for them, you could feel the love.

  362. Laura2o/MyBrightSide-Twitter...(I want to help David reach ALL of his charity goals) says:

    Flying by to say that I love David and I love FOD! Can’t stay. Goodnight everyone!

  363. Nemo says:

    candy, i think eva and sting would be proud…its such a great song!

  364. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    goodness
    David
    that was such a beautiful rendition of Fields of Gold

    ok we all see how good this young man is getting…correct?
    or is it just me?

    David Burger is correct…
    he is becoming a man right before our eyes

  365. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Burger is right…He has become a man in front of our eyes. Simba has morphed into Muffasa! Hear him roarrrrrrrr!

  366. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Good Night Laura-It was quite a night wasnt it!

  367. GGdoorsfan (Bound for Baltimore!) says:

    382/ hi justin vaughan – my heart just melts watching them together… i think she and he are like 2 peas in a pod… she looked absolutely stunning, and he was just handsome as all get out… gahhhhh, i wish i could have seen this in person! :)

  368. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    Nemo my guess he will but first show and all the new songs might be too much?
    hoping so but darn FOG was so heartfelt and amazing.
    gosh his voice is so rich and superb.
    not only that he seems to be growing leaps and bounds with his delivery of the songs.
    just wow.

  369. Reine says:

    okay-I need to get a life-listening to the cellcast i forgot to feed dinner to my kids-Oh well there is always tomorrow,besides David was AMAZING.!!!!!

  370. Tina says:

    HI HI HI HI!!! YOU GUUUUUYS!

    Tonight. Was. Amazing!!!!

    Oh my gosh….

  371. lessha says:

    David and Lupe together was one of my favs. She was so funny. Then she got all choked up. Do you think she is just singing with him in Utah?

  372. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    I hope so!

    gosh guys have to get up at 5 am!

    Pleasant dreams!
    oh my!

  373. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    What Child is This…such tenderness….I keep waiting for wings to spring out from his suit jacket…
    Is this going to be the setlist for all of the shows..I sure hope so!

  374. gloria (gloria) pgh says:

    GG aren’t david & lupe so alike. it was so cute when she started waving to people in the crowd she recognized just like we’ve seen him do. oh just too much. don’t think i’ll be getting much sleep. i might as well start packing for AA.

  375. lessha says:

    Tina, I was there too. Wasn’t he beyond belief? He was just amazing!!!!

  376. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Reine-Sorry but you made me laugh, forgot your kids, eh…David can do that to us. Makes us forget everything. I feel like Im in a trance watching the videos!

  377. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Yay Tina!! What an incredible night you got to witness!

  378. lessha says:

    Oh and the part when Lupe and David sang about friends and familty near and she pointed to people in the audience. Does anyone know who she was pointed to?

  379. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I know where David got the singing hand from, Lupe does it too, just the opposite hand!

  380. lessha says:

    Ok I’m just on a David high. Don’t think I will be getting much sleep tonight.

  381. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Looks like the Riddle is uploading

  382. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    Have to say WCIT just melted my heart! So beautiful….dang… there just aren’t words to express.

  383. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Sighhh-he looks so handsome and so grownup in that suit…is that the CELD suit??

  384. Tina says:

    Lessha!!! I was incredible!!! :D

    Candy — it was beyond belief. I have never heard anything like it…I don’t understand how a voice like that can even exist. It is truly a gift to us all. It is.

    (I’m uploading Ave Maria — and checking out my pics and other vids at the same time. LOL, sorry if I seem distracted!)

  385. lessha says:

    Tina, where you sitting? Was VIP wonderful? I’m doing VIP tomorrow. You are too, aren’t you?

    Candy, I agree. I about died when he came back out in the suit.

  386. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    OHN-that is such a difficult song and he mastered it!

  387. Tina says:

    Lessha: I was in row 3 seat 9. So just left of center. Awesome seats!!! VIP was great great great. When he sang that piece of You Raise Me Up — I had goosebumps all up and down my body! Amazing.

  388. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    RIDDLE could be a # 1 hit!!

  389. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    was the mic off in parts of Riddle???

  390. Tina says:

    Ave Maria:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Bh0dNzgjM

    Still processing so picture is not great…but man! That voice…

  391. Tina says:

    Candy: I didn’t notice that…let me go watch my vid of Riddle and see.

    Hey guys – I have not had time to check and see everything that has made it up yet. Is there a particular song you wanna hear that’s not out there yet? I might have it…I didn’t record everything but I tried to get the new stuff.

  392. lessha says:

    Those are awesome seats. How do they decide what seats you get? Do they give them in order of when they were purchased?

  393. lessha says:

    Tina, forgot to put your name on my last question. My bad.

  394. Tina says:

    Lessha — that’s what I heard, that the seats are assigned in the order you purchased VIP. I think I’ll actually be closer tomorrow since I bought that VIP first but the seats may not be as good if I’m further off to the side…just depends. I will be happy as long as they put me in that dang theater!!! :lol:

  395. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    I surrender…I surrender to the power of the VOICE!! Ave Maria…no words…Why or why aren’t they putting this on DVD, it is better then any Christmas show I have ever seen (Sorry Elvis, Bing, Frank, Barbra) This needs to be sung in St. Patricks Cathedral, Carnegie Hall.

  396. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    How much longer does he have to pay his dues and sing pop…His voice is SO beyond that.

  397. Tina says:

    Candy: You are sooooo right. I could NOT believe what I was hearing with Ave Maria. It was breathtaking. I had chills and goosebumps and tingling and hairs standing up. Anything you can think of, I had it!! lol

    BTW, I’m LOVING the zoom on this new camera!! I hate the file format issues so I have to reduce quality to post them. You guys need to see what I’m seeing on my laptop. DEAD!

  398. lessha says:

    Candy, I agree. I just want to shout to the whole world. Somehow help them see and feel the same way I do when David sings.

    Tina, you are so right. Just to be there to hear him sing!!!

  399. Tina says:

    Candy: Just finished watching all of my vid of Riddle. No sound issues. Is there a problem with the sound on the other one? I haven’t uploaded that one yet since I knew it was already out there…

  400. lessha says:

    Tina, what is your name on Youtube?

  401. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    Im going to take my emotionally drained self to bed. I wasnt even at the concert and I am overwhelmed.
    Once again he has rendered me speechless, powerless and spellbound! Good Night All-Sweet Christmas Tour Dreams
    (((HUGS))) BEAM ME UP DAVID

  402. Candy "David's singing, is his heart set to music" says:

    427/Tina- In parts of the Riddle video posted it seems like the sounds cuts out or is muffled. I almost couldnt hear him. Would love to hear yours when you have time. Get some rest. Good Night

  403. MrsMaryfromNC says:

    Night Candy! Ditto!! Exhausted physically, full emotionally! (((HUGS))) to all! What a night!

  404. Tina says:

    Lessha – my Youtube name is YouCanCallMeTina

    Such a stretch for me, ya know! lol

    I got Silent Night up and JUST finished with Prayer of the Children.

    Links:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhKckvs_-lQ For Silent Night

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtNSfZcExK0 For POTC

    These are both still processing so vid quality is not great.

  405. Tina says:

    Candy – Hmmm…strange about Riddle. I will upload that one next! I know you will be in bed, but I’ll do it anyway. :p

  406. lettie2 says:

    Hi all! just wanted to tell you that David is beyond amazing….I am hooked for the rest of my life, no kidding!! He was absolutely incredible tonight, as always, I am so glad I get to hear David again tomarrow night!!

  407. sj says:

    thanks Tina for the videos – they are great – the quality should get better after they completely process – the other thing you can do is upload the files to a mediafire account and I think the quality isn’t diminished as much as with youtube -

  408. lessha says:

    Tina, your videos are great!! I’t so good to see the emotion on his face as he sings. From were I sat you couldn’t see the emotion, you could hear it though. Thanks for the video’s.

  409. sweetarchie** says:

    HII

    WHERE IS THE VIDEO OF CRUSH OF 20M VIEWS?? I CANT SEE IT ON DAVID’S CHANNEL

  410. sj says:

    well I think I’m going to save the rest – something to look forward to tomorrow – Thanks to everyone for all the great reports and videos – goodnight :)

  411. Tina says:

    sj: I guess I’ll have to do that! These are all WVGA (saved as .mov format) and for some reason Youtube hates them. It says it will take .mov — and occasionally it will take really short ones — but not song length for me.

    I’ll put the full versions up next week! You guys will just have to see them!!!!!

  412. Tina says:

    I have my vid of Riddle up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLD98SJx8I

    Still processing… lol

  413. lessha says:

    It was an amazingly epic night, thanks once again to David. See everyone who’s going to the brunch tomorrow. Tonight I’m going to try to come down off my David high and get some sleep.
    Goodnight all, sweet dreams.

  414. Tina says:

    Good night, Lessha!! See you at the brunch tomorrow :D

    Am I here all alone now??? lol

  415. pamtimmie4david (and up's the only way that I know how to fall) says:

    Hi Tina!

  416. pamtimmie4david (and up's the only way that I know how to fall) says:

    Tina – fun sitting by you and getting to know you a little better! Was that not AMAZING???

  417. Tina says:

    Hey Pam!!

    It was one of the most amazing, beautiful, awe-inspiring, soul-lifting things I have ever seen or heard in my life.

    I’m so glad we got to experience it together!!! :D

  418. jeani/ut 2VIPSLC says:

    I just got home. I am speechless. My daughter in law said it’s the best concert she’s ever been to. This is a girl who is a bigger concert goer than David. She just talked about it all the way home and after we got home. Thank you David. Thank you, thank you, soooo much.
    I’m going to bed so I can go to sleep and start allover for tomorrow. I’ve had to correct every word here.
    This was so beyond my expectations. I love all the people I met too

  419. Tina says:

    Night, jeani!! I was so nice to meet you and your daughter in law! I hope your toes finally got warm!!! :)

  420. pamtimmie4david (and up's the only way that I know how to fall) says:

    Me, too, Tina! Yes, it was all that!

  421. pamtimmie4david (and up's the only way that I know how to fall) says:

    jeani – I missed meeting you! Were you at the VIP? It was beyond!

  422. gloria (gloria) pgh says:

    Tina just watched your Silent Night video & it was fantastic. you can see all the emotional that he’s feeling. i’ll never get to bed. i might as well stay up & start getting ready for work. i might actually be on time for a change. look forward to seeing the rest of your videos. Enjoy tomorrow!

  423. Tina says:

    WCIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV5uFnXCLOs

    Fields of Gold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdhYmYskOuQ

    LOL, like a broken record I’m gonna say that these are still processing. Although — by the time anybody gets up to watch them, they should be good! :lol:

  424. Tina says:

    Gloria: Thank you so much!! David did all the hard work, though…I just held the camera! :lol: And I’m sooooo gonna enjoy tomorrow.

    Hope you have a good day at work! :D

  425. Tina says:

    Got 2 more vids to upload then I’m done. OHN and RRC. Woo, ready for bed and then brunch tomorrow since I never made it to supper tonight!! lol

  426. Tina says:

    OH! lol, not RRC — MOC! I’m tired… :lol:

  427. saipanda says:

    Tina: wow! your videos are so great! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
    David keeps getting better and better. What a way to start the CFTH tour!

  428. Tina says:

    saipanda: Thank you!! Sorry, I was working on uploading vids and pics so I just saw your comment.

    Along those lines, here are some pics: (These are not all my pics…just the ones I had time to put online tonight)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/tina_b/sets/72157622872861236/

    They’re not great but what are ya gonna do. My new camera takes great vid and not so great pics. My old camera took great pics and not so great vid. LOL. My life…

    On that note, I am going to bed! Excited about the brunch tomorrow!! Good thing it’s brunch and not breakfast — I’m up a little late, lol.

  429. pam05 ♥ Thankyou David, for this Spiritual Jorney you have given us ♥ says:

    Good Morning, yesterday I wasn’t going to watch the video’s but today I caved in, OMGosh he sounds amazing :shock:

  430. pam05 ♥ Thankyou David, for this Spiritual Jorney you have given us ♥ says:

    http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=621913&st=2240
    A ton of videos from last night at this link :D scroll down a bit

  431. Timv says:

    Tina your vids are awesome. Thank you for capturing these gems specially for us overseas who dont have the time to witness the ultimate performance of any vocalists. Can you assure us that David did not lip sync? hehe I dont even care about The Riddle when I listen to a youtube version but with David singing it with unequaled vocals plus your vid it is now one of my favorites, one that will be on constant repeat.

  432. kimk Grammy-To-Be!!! says:

    new thread

  433. abigail says:

    haha..i was at the event that charice pempengco was performing at and she was actually late coming on stage. when asked why she said..oh cuz i was on the phone…and when the host asked with who..she said david archuleta..haha..i screamed so loud! hahah

  434.