I had no idea how much fun I’d have at the Las Vegas Demi/David show. The miracles that have usually surrounded David events in the past were back in full force. I have missed them. Let’s just say I needed it. A lot.
Las Vegas is far from my favorite place. 116 degrees of baking Fahrenheit heat beating down on you is a case in point. But David was opening for Demi in that city, (even though no one would know it if they looked at the marquee in front of the Orleans where his name was conspicuously absent) so with family and friends, I piled into the car and 207 replays of “I Wanna’ Know You” and “Zero Gravity” later, we were there.
The concert: he REALLY brang it! When you think you’ve seen him at his best, he digs deeper and pulls out more. I don’t know how he does it. I want to listen to Vegas Barriers every day for the rest of my life. Apologize made me cry. I couldn’t keep track of the new riffs and runs he threw into every song. He charmed the pants off of the Demi mom/daughter combo who started out his set sitting with their arms and legs crossed, which progressed to mom tapping her toe and bopping her head, which progressed to her taking pictures of David with her mega-camera, which progressed to both of them singing full out every word to CRUSH at the end. Bring it David, bring it!! And I jumped with The Princess to Zero Gravity.
But first was the VIP experience. Can I just say, David is a charmer, pure and simple and I get the distinct feeling that he totally knows it? Sure, he likes to pretend he’s just a spacey, weird kid, but I have no doubt that he owns and delights in his ability to make people happy whether he’s singing, taking polls of the audience or rhapsodizing over wheat bread. The boy is entrancing and irresistible and delightful and completely fascinating all at the same time.
He told us it really wasn’t very ‘heat-ey’ outside except the wind was blowing and sucks every last bit of moisture out of you and makes your skin itchy. He polled the audience numerous times about numerous things, but then finally sang Heaven and Crazy. I just want to know one thing: David, what are you thinking about when go to that place where it all comes out in a blaze of gorgeous sound and glorious emotion? I really really REALLY want to know. Because that ability to communicate soul-to-soul is not just about raw talent. It’s about who you are as a person and how much you want to give to your audience. And you do it at the drop of a hat. I think the word I’m searching for is GAHHHH! But I really want to know.
Heavenly music over, souls touched and tears shed and it’s time for the questions. Did I mention that both my friend Mary and I were chosen to ask a question? What are the chances? I mean, really, what are the chances? Apparently I let out a scream when my number was called – which I was sincerely hoping was correct, because I didn’t have my glasses on and I had to rely on our new friend John to tell me what my ticket said. But since no one tried to take my spot when we went up to the front, I’m assuming he was correct.
First up, a sweet girl wanted to know about the car-chasing incident with Jason Castro someone tweeted about the evening before. She asked David what happened with the fans last night and he diplomatically said ” I don’t know, I wasn’t paying attention.” Really. Just like that. “I don’t know. I was talking to someone else.” Then, realizing this was sort of a lame answer, he started talking about what he ate with his buddies. Turkey burger on wheat bread.
Outside of his singing, the most passionate we ever hear him get is when he’s talking about food. Gotta’ love that in a man. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to us all when he gives a little moan at the thought of the taste of wheat bread. What can I say? I’ll bet the majority of the people in that room wished they were a piece of wheat bread right about then. Someone asked him to write a song about wheat bread, but he said he would have to write about wheat fields because it would be more romantic, but even if it became someone’s wedding song, he would always know it was really a song about wheat bread. White bread – ugh. Stretch-ey and foam-ey. (Lots of -ey words. Like the acoustic-ey set he wanted to do at his solo concerts and what should he sing.)
My friend Mary was up next. Beautiful voice, 7 months pregnant, inspired David to sing a little Earth,Wind and Fire about her due date in September. Sweetness overload. Her question was could she sing with him and he complied. After going through a little comedy routine worthy of Victor Borge at the piano, he found the starting chord and off they went. We cheered and clapped and David said “Hey that was good! I’ve never sung with a fan before!” He continued to charm, the audience loved it and it was PRICELESS.
Then it was my turn. I want to say that David looked at me and said “Hey mom, I’ve missed you! Did you bring organic cookies?” but he didn’t. He did say “Hey, how are you?” with a smile and I knew he recognized me, so I really can’t complain. I proceeded to ask him a very self-indulgent question from Utah peeps “David would you mind singing your favorite Primary song?” Primary is the name of the organization the children ages 3 – 11 go to in the LDS church – like Sunday School. Singing is a major part of this experience. There are some beautiful hymn-like Primary songs that would make you all cry, but David, ever the diplomat, didn’t want to get too doctrinal in a non-religious setting, so sang the one we were all betting he would sing “Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree.” It comes complete with hand motions, which David did. Pretended again that he couldn’t remember all the words, so Utah peeps helped him out. Claps and cheers again.
But I wasn’t through. I told him I assumed that was just the warm up and would he please sing “Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam. “ He laughed, immediately started singing it and popped off his chair on the word “BEAM” which is exactly what he probably did when he was three. Discussion and hilarity ensued. Then he felt guilty and apologized for the “Mormon jokes” but I don’t think anyone minded. Thank you David for doing this. You have no idea how happy you made a lot of your fans.
Seriously, how great was that VIP? You ROCKED David, you ROCKED AND ROLLED. Charmer. Flirt. Stand-up comedian. GAHHHH.
To end the evening, my friend Karin summed it up best – “Let’s go eat and just talk about how wonderful David is for the rest of our lives.” My new philosophy in life. We did. And we will. We bet on love in this trip and came out Big Winners.
~ momjulee
Thanks for stopping by Richard .. stop by any time.. our site is swanky 8)
Thank You Richard!
Oooopss…..sorry joymus….(whispering)
goboywonder, I was also hoping for a long shot like Joni Mitchell’s The River, but probably wishful thinking, I know.
Richard, nice of you to answer our qs! One more from me:
Is David writing anything (or co-writing) for the Christmas CD? Are you?
Thanks Richard…. come by again!
Richard #280 -- there won’t be enough tissues in this world if I ever hear David sing the Ave Maria!
Dang it, gotta be fast around here! 😆
Thanks for your time Richard.
ohhh I’m late to the party…I was just getting ready to ask Richard a question…. maybe next time. 😉 maybe it was karma.
anyone know why my smoke alarm went off?
OK Bye Richard!
Hey Happy! So did you see how FAR OFF THE MARK I WAS???
happy, just what we need, some brownies to lighten things up.
I behaved happy .. you should be very proud of me .. but if I knew we was having company.. I would have put on my best jeans !!
I better start stocking up on Kleenex. The new pop release next year will probably still find the Christmas CD in the car. It ain’t gonna be coming out!
Well, I must say I feel loads better than an hour ago. Nothing like info to bring enlightnment (at least in one area of David’s life). The struggle continues for the other thorny issues.
Thank you Dawn for saying what you said about us -- TDC. I perhaps needed to hear that tonight.
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry .. I’m going with laughing..cause it feelssssssssssssss so goooooooooooooooood
ladies 😉
joymus .. I am who I am babe .. you can count on me always 8)
#310 -- not sure Happy but my emotions reached a low ebb about an hour ago, anything from that point on was uphill.
Well, that was fun!
Hope FOD doesn’t notice the TDC lipstick on Richard’s collar, or we’re in BIG trouble! 😆
Where’s HG???
We can safely assume that our site is frequently lurked by everyone, just like many of us read other sites. I have no problem with R. and others visiting us.
TOfan -- RTOFL hysterically. Gosh are we a female-dominated site or what. A lil attention and we get sfhskjdhfsfhlkjsfh.
Seriously, afer the stress of today we needed some comic relief.
Freo -- #320 -- on vacation.
Dawn, took me awhile to figure out what GMTA meant. I got the memo — you got it!
What a strange day indeed.
Dawn -- can you e-mail me through the contact page? Thanks!
Richard,
Thanks for dropping by to give us your views.
Once an “insider” at one of David’s concerts told me that Jeff hated the old notingDavid site. It hurt me so much.
It is a shame that it takes something like this to bring people in David’s circle to this site. So many here not only comment but spend a great deal of time trying very hard to express what a gifted artist and amazing person David is. So much thought and effort and time and love go into every single article.
Hope you drop by again sometime without needing to be prompted by controversy. We really are not about that. We are about loving David and wanting what is best for him. I know you want that too. Give him our love from everyone here at TDC.
😯 Is it safe to come out now?
Very interesting, is all I’ll say. Both this site and ND have long been lurked by people in David’s circle, both close and distant. If true, sad about Jeff’s comment, but doesn’t surprise me.
I think something is up myself.
joymus .. you can email me at nddawn65@gmail.com 8)
so can Richard ..
bwahahahahahahahahah
Hate is a VERY strong word .. he said he hated us?
Well … I never
and I never will .. hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
David isn’t on twitter.. maybe he’s reading the thread now !!
But hey.. thanks guys.. because I was like.. alone when the knock on the door came.. and I didn’t have coffee.. or brownies.. and I’d just gotten done slinging mud on the wall !!!
Thank you LIZ for coming to the rescue.. you Saved The Day 8)
Looks like alot to catch up on since last nite…have been buried with work and kids and work.
Angelica: I sent you an e-mail with my number and Joymus to see if we can hook up (is that the right term? not sure as I think it has a secondary meaning) in Orlando before the concert.
Joymus, still watching to see what opens up. The same tickets are available and they are good- so unless we can get front row floor when Demi’s VIP tickets are released for sale, that may be the best we can get.
Why do I feel like I am playing Chicken here?
dawn-if you had known, you would have put on your Sunday jeans? would you please polish your Sunday flip flops while you are at it?
gah.
well… from rear window *waves to Richard*. That was really so wonderful of Richard to stop in. Thanks, Richard.
TOFan… lmao! That TDC lipstick is some kinda TOUGH to wash out.
Dawn, see me in my office. LOL
I seriously have not assimilated all wuts goin’ DOWN, but, SF, you moz def have got me covered in your comments. 100%.
I am now positively giddy in Archu_Holiday_Anticipation. And SF, I am out of mah everlovin’ MIND in SF_Picksburgh_Archu_Anticipation! *dizzy* PHEW!
Do I go read everything at IDF? Or do I not? I’ve read the post, and definitely feel that “SUNSHINE” is better than darkness, so I’m good there. Very good. But do I have enough aspirin and alka selzter to read all the comments? (*wrist to forehead* I’ll think about that tomorrow.)
OT --> WHERE is JULIEBUG????
Hope I am not interrupting the conversation here, but just want to do a quick report on the VIP/concert tonight. Black T-shirt with a black scarf for the VIP and the Elvis T shirt/scarf made a re-appearance for the concert!
Right after he came into to the VIP room, he asked us if his blog was up — it wasn’t yet. He said he is in a very good mood because of all the historical sites he recently visited. He inquired about where we all came from — there was just a handful from Cleveland, out of about 60 VIP’s. He was very excited to know some fan came all the way from Alaska — he got out of his chair and walked over to the Alaskan fan and asked he could shake hands with her. He said it was the first fan from Alaska he ever met, saying how he is worried no one would should be at his show in Alaska!
He sang Crazy first. Being a few feet away from him, I was able to see how he went into a trance when he started to sing the song and did not come out until it was over. For me listening to it felt like an out-of-body experience. How do you describe it? Nirvana? Ecstasy? I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry! I know my whole body was frozen and time stopped. He later commented he never felt so good singing Crazy as he did tonight.
He then sang Heaven with the same complexity of emotions. Again, his eyes were closed throughout the song, in a trance-like state.
After we all came back to life, three questions were asked. The first question was if he could sing with his idol on a tour, who would that be. He said Eve Cassidy, if she were still alive. He went to talk about how he loved her. The second question related to how it was like to be in HM and I-Carly. The third fan asked if he could sing Happy Birthday for her sister — who was also there. He took a long time deciding which key to sing the song with, playing several keys in the key board and even asked us to pick one. He then sang the most beautiful rendition of Happy Birthday for several very lucky fans there.
I will have to gather my thoughts more later and recount the rest of the evening — I am still in a stupor induced by being in close proximity with David Archuleta. 🙂
beebee- don’t do it, not enough alka seltzer on the west coast.
Unlurking — Last night on FOD (where I was doing more lurking!) Richard was talking about the Christmas CD and mentioned a 72-piece orchestra. How glorious is that going to be! Again, he also mentioned Kleenex. Many songs on the table and decisions being made. There was a twitpic of first page of score of O Holy Night -- arrangers were Sam Cardon and Richard Parkinson. Another twitpic of Richard in the studio and another of a string section of an orchestra. Very interesting stuff, huh?
lol… happy… thanks. Gimme a brownie.
YJfanofdavid, ohMyHECK, you have got me WOoOZooIE! Oh, how I wish i’d been there for THAT --> Crazy, Heaven and Happy Birthday. GUH! I am seriously weak in the knees (and gettin’ shakey!) just thinkin’ about it.
happy, my flipflops .. I left them in the outhouse.. so I had to go barefoot this time.. I believe I may have stubbed my toe a few times.. but I think I’m okay. .. but beebee wants to see me in her office .. so I don’t know.. maybe I’m not okay 8)
Hello all. been on the road again but back finally for a while and now I can catch up. Sorry I missed Richard . SF I know how youre feelin… remember the night before Del Mar. It was SOOOO worth the trip. I’ll want to hear all the Picksburgh details. rendezvous in august.
YJfod -- Thank You for sharing. I received my VIP e-mail tonight so looking forward to personally experiencing what you described tonight. It seems as if the spiritual renewal David wrote about in his blog permeated his well-being all day today.
Oh, oh, ohhhhhhhh. What a night! Just got through this thread after spending an evening with David Archuleta and I can only say I want so much for him to be successful.
He was in amazingly outstanding form tonight -- omg, the high notes, the low notes, the change ups, the extra long notes. Cleveland got the whole Enchilada! 😉
I took my friend who had never seen David before -- barely saw him on AI, but afterwards tonight, she said not just that the performance was powerful, but the HE was powerful! And it was amazing how he appeals to such a broad audience. She is a great friend and didn’t even blink when I had tears on my face while listening to Apologize. Dang it -- he was beautiful tonight. And I caught my friend JUMPING during Zero Gravity -- jumping in glee and joy. It was fantastic!
I met YJfanofdavid who came over a talked to us after her VIP session -- she’s lovely! And we just clicked. So Glad to meet you YJ!!!!!
Can’t even begin to get into this thread except to say I am not thrilled with the promotion of David at all.
Oh, and Hi, Richard! Stop back again, cause I really want to ask about how complex it can be to put up a poster for David in the cities he is about to appear in. Promotion…..he needs more!
YJ … I’m shocked you can type. I believe I was incoherent for about 48 hours after my M&G .. Crazy .. left me in complete and utter awe. It needs to be heard by everyone.
I wish I had a birthday in August.
does anyone attending any of the shows at the end of August have a birthday ?
I’m looking to pimp you out so David will sing Happy Birthday at our M&G .. k ?? Thanks
dawn- the outhouse?…you mean you upgraded from the bush? bwhahahahhaha
yes happy .. cause the bush had prickers… I did not know it was a pricker bush though.
bwahahahahahahahaha
Dawn,
You have mail. I’m up so go ahead if you feel like 🙂
dawn#345- bwhahahaha, we crack ourselves up…..(hmmm can I play off the noun “pricker bush” and not get banned?……)
marlie, thanks, you just made my day.
On the promo stuff for this tour, I have wondered if it is part of the agreement with Disney, no David promo. He even tweeted that he was not suppose to come out to greet fans after the concert.
happy -- you can never get banned 😉
Marlie7:
“Oh, and Hi, Richard! Stop back again, cause I really want to ask about how complex it can be to put up a poster for David in the cities he is about to appear in. Promotion…..he needs more!”
Agree! David has gotten no promotion here in the Tampa bay area for the Demi concert AT ALL. Even though Crush got no air play except on Radio Disney, he has lots of fans here.
They are pushing the heck out of Demi however.
Marlie -- its amazing that even though he looks physically small on stage, his performances are giant-sized and everything else becomes dwarfed.
YJfanofdavid,
Thanks for sharing that VIP with us! Sounds like the acoustic set was to die for! WOW! Eyes closed the whole time, huh?
raelovingangel, check your email.
What this “insider” I met at the concert said, (and I have it on pretty good authority she was who she claimed to be….gave the name and description of her and her husband to someone who knows and got a yep, that’s her.) was that Jeff would read her comments from this site and say stuff like, “Do you believe this?” Also her husband showed me a text from Jeff on his cell phone he had just received. This was right after the brouhaha that resulted in hate mail and the site closing. She related to me that the feeling was that the site should have been shut down a long time ago.
But here we all are. Alive and well and stronger than ever. There is a need for this kind of thoughtful, slightly irreverent site in the unfolding chronicles of this very gifted, serious artist as a young man. We may at times feel like a voice crying in the wilderness, but one thing is by now very clear. We will not be silenced.
Did I say I don’t do drama? I lied. On a lighter note, cause I’m done with this, this is freaking hilarious!!! The huge, beautiful brown eyes on the black girl as she goes all fangirly are adorable!
raelovingangels: Not a single poster or anything for David here, either. His face WAS on the marquee off and on. But DISNEY had all sorts of promotion outside the venue, too -- not that I want David to have that KIND of promotion -- they played Disney radio on huge speakers, gave out free temporary tatoos, had all sorts of shouting about “Are you ready for Demi”. I felt very tall in line, too LOL
Joymus: He seems to take up a lot of space even though he is so small -- he has presence! He was all over the stage tonight.
SF: Get ready -- he was on fire tonight! He even did a little change up to Crush.
marlie: xoxox
LIZ! thank you! How many days till Hershey? 🙂
YJfanofdavid and Marlie7,
Thanks for the tidbits. I love the Elvis tee. Any photos yet?
I got home from work late today and was taken aback by TDC’s surprise guest. First the Idol Foruns and now TDC! David’s team is making the rounds. They do work hard -- on damage control. Strange day indeed!
Sad story about Jeff and the site if true (I don’t doubt you). Doesn’t surprise me.
I actually feel more sad for David, growing up with that. Some of you know what I am getting at.
Angelica, I agree with you 100 percent. I very strongly believe that our voice will be needed more than ever in the future.
Freofan, I know exactly what you’re getting at 🙁 I also think I know what you were getting at about a certain fan and oh man….just the thought….and you say it was the tip of the iceberg?
I could say more but I won’t, don’t know who’s lurking around here, gah! :-/
Quiteblanc, thank you for the links!!! You should come out of the woodwork more often 😀
If Jeff was shocked/infuriated about nD, I wonder, what is his reaction to comments at Perez Hilton, and other less friendly places? You can’t control what people will say on the internet. David is perfoming in public, and this is just one piece of that, which if he gets more popular, will only grow…just seems like a waste of energy to hate on nD, which, while it did offer some “interesting” commentary, was above all a FAN site.
Wonder where our boys have gone -- praepos? Bliss? maybe too much drama for them today 😉
I just don’t know what to think when I hear that David is STILL not being promoted at the D/D concert venues. I just don’t get it. But by the same token…are “openers” typically ever really promoted at all? Not very much, right? It’s all about the “star” of the show. I will be VERY happy when this tour is over, cuz I don’t mind telling you all..I do not relish the thought of going to a D/D concert..only doing it FOR David. And now, I really, really wish I had planned on ONLY the solos and not AC or Manchester…would have been cheaper for me too as far as transportation & accommodations. And I would have been supporting ONLY David, which is what I would have preferred. Live & learn! At least I have a solo tomorrow night and a solo acoustic in Louisville next week! So I am Happy about that at least…and the best thing about AC & Manchester besides David, is I will be meeting fellow TDC’ers I’ve wanted to meet for a very long time! 😀
Can you buh-leeve David saw fireflies for the first time ever?! 😆
Good night everyone! For David..
Dear Lord,
Please take care of David. Watch over him, protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do. Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being. Give him rest when he’s weary. Give him the stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey. Keep David and and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born. And please Lord, give us, David’s forever fans, the wisdom to know when and how to do right by David. Open our eyes and help us in the way we support David so that it’s always in his best interests. May his positive and good Karma continue to attract those with positive and good Karma! May he continue to encounter goodwill and happiness! May he continue to be healthy and strong during this time in the summer tour with Demi. Keep David and his companions safe as they journey across this land of ours. Though we may be unworthy, we humbly pray. Amen
David, hope you have a good night’s sleep & sweet dreams on the road. Keep with you all our love, prayers and warm thoughts! We will always love you madly! If you are ever in need of help, tweet us an SOS and your Archangels will be there in a flash!
Contigo siempre con amor!
Little M -- As I mentioned earlier, even though it was nice to see and hear from Richard, the struggle for David’s career continues. Who knows if Jeff poisoned our water and told David that we are a trashy site. Maybe he should take courage and come get to know us. After all, will it not be the same “trashy” folks who he’ll want supporting his producing efforts later this year?
emmiegirl #348 that’s exactly what I was thinking.
SF -- did you have to rub it in about the solo appearances lol! Ouch!
joymus -- well despite Jeff thinking we are “trashy” they know where their bread and butter is well enough to have Richard come here to try and calm things down. If they really didn’t care, would they have bothered? Think of the people here who have spent thousands on David going to multiple concerts, VIPs, etc. This is a highly devoted and loyal group.
goboywonder -- I always think David not being allowed to go out after the show is due to lack of sufficient security for him…
Freo -- I also agree with you about the blog…(sometimes we share a brain 😉 )
One other thing about the Christmas album…I don’t think we should get our hopes too high about a more “classic” Christmas album, since Jive will be choosing the final track list.I do think they will let a few of the traditional songs/arrangements on, but wouldn’t be surprised if the album ends up sounding like a teen pop Christmas album on the whole…just saying….they’re welcome to prove me wrong!
LittleM, I mean about getting massive promo like Demi. Could it be that there is a opener clause of something? Like Sf said, do opener really get a lot of promo?
I think that if David sings the whole album a capella, it will be classic.
goboywonder -- at concerts I’ve been to, the opener doesn’t get major promo, no. Usually everyone is there for the headliner and many don’t even know who the opener will be until the show starts. I do remember Natasha Bedingfield, when she opened for NKOTB, actually said during her set she would be in a particular section afterwards to sign autographs, and she was! A decent crowd gathered around her. I think they were selling her CD too and she would sign it if you went to her section. Different type of performer though -- with David I think you’d need more security.
Cleveland TMH….OMG
Waiting for Yesterday:
I guess even with Richard so kindly taking time to come and answer our questions I still have so many. It would be nice if Jive/Azoft had a “What’s going on with David”, “What to expect next”, “We are just winging it”, “Tell us what you think” post on his official site or something. I hate all this trying to guess. Maybe I’ve waited to late to be someone’s die-hard fan. I’m too old to NOT wonder what’s is going on. FUDGE!
My favorite, My Hands:
You Can:
This has been a weird day, here & at IDF but thank goodness there are a lot of sensible archies…
Too bad I missed Richard. Was in a meeting when he was on board. Dang it. But before anyone get excited over Ave Maria (screaming myself though!), check out the CLEVELAND TOUR PAGE so we know what Marlie and YJfanofdavid are talking about
https://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/05/cleveland-oh-july-27-2009
emilyluvsarchie is at it again, bless her soul! So we are assured of good vid and audio. Gooooo check now!
ps: Marlie & YJ -- please don;t forget to repost your recap in the Cleveland page ok? Thanks!
ps2: David was indeed amaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzing -- and that’s just from the vids I saw GAH!
These are all thanks to emilyluvsarchie, who has taken great videos in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Thanks emily!
Works for Me:
GOBOYWONDER -- it is not customary for an entertainer to have his/her own promotion when he/she is not the headliner. In cases when they guest in time for a show they are participating in, they do plugs but is obligated to promote the headliner.
Sometimes there are headliners who admire their openers that they include them in their promotion.
HAPPY -- “…..(hmmm can I play off the noun “pricker bush” and not get banned?……)”
a-hahahahahahaha…. pls don’t go there.
dawn#154 -- missed your wit & fervent humor. Love it when you take a stand for our young man. “…. no wonder it took this kid so long to get where he’s at .. in as much as he is gifted beyond words… he’s constantly fighting an uphill battle.. no wonder he’s got such strong thighs…”
I know you are an unconditional yet passionate fan and don’t need to be acknowledged as such. But when you make these posts, it brings me to my feet. Whenever there are issues that arise, you are first to take a stand if it in any way (perceived or in actuality) takes away from David. You’re singularly focused. Something I strive to attain. Again, thanks for being the voice for the minority -- the mature fans.
I noticed something at the concert tonight….was checking out who was wearing t-shirts for Demi and who was wearing t-shirts for David. Demi’s fans were anywhere from 5 to 15. There were very few David shirts on anyone under 15, and most were on girls who looked to be 15 to 22 or so. (I didn’t wear a David shirt, but I wore my TDC button, and of course, I don’t fit either demographic) 😉
How can anybody TYPE? THESE VIDS! THESE VIDDDDDDDS!
hellllllp meeeeeeeeee
emilyluvsarchie wants to kill me.
Seriously, something has COME OVER DAVID!
…and I like it!
*clawing way back to YouTube*
Seemed more like damage control than a friendly visit on Richard’s part. Fans are pissed. Not that he and Jeff won’t succeed in putting out a decent album--but I’m with Ronald--David needs to surround himself with professionals, the sooner the better. If David turned down TCA in order to open for Demi somewhere, he’s getting some real lousy advice. Happy talk about the Christmas album doesn’t remove the sting of such a crappy decision.
JR, thanks I was just trying to figure out why it seems David isn’t being promoted and like emmiegirl was wondering if it could possibly terms of the tour agreement.
praepos, I think David will be doing a small solo show 200-300 people. But still…
Geez, praepos, you and I are in agreement way too much lately 😉
Cleveland…now THAT’S what I’m talking about! Just brang your thang, baby!
SF posted an article a few threads back about men wearing scarves. The article said it takes a very confident man to wear one.
He. is. exuding. confidence. from. every. pore! The power emanating from the voice, the stance, the killer expressions, and what a fearless little flirt! Ain’t nothin gonna stop this man! No-thang. He has Elvis written all over him. Can a t-shirt reveal the truth? Who else has the voice, the charisma, the sweetness, the sexiness, the ability to connect, the moves, the looks, to fill those shoes? David James has got it going on!
Anyone else loving the new hair cut now that it’s grown out a little?
Gahhh! I got stuck in an endless loop in the “My Hands” video. I don’t think I made it out alive. Nope I’m daid.
Love the hair just about now. It spikes just right.
And, oh, yeah, he’s bringing it.
Bringing it some more with Barriers:
CLEVELAND TOUR PAGE is updated, just 1 more vid -- Crush and we have the whole enchilada!
Check out his awesomeness -- https://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/05/cleveland-oh-july-27-2009
I also suggest you read emily’s entries in the description box -- hilarious! Send her some love as well cos she did an amzing job videotaping David 🙂
Meantime, JUMP anyone?
JR -- emily did a great job, didn’t she? I sent her some love (as nightlistener2 -- my youtube ID)
I need to get to bed! But I can’t seem to stop watching those videos over and over.
Good night!
And that my friends in the love of David completes our CLEVELAND TOUR PAGE -- https://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/05/cleveland-oh-july-27-2009
Love how he changed up this song. Wish it wins in TCA -- which reminds me, have you guys voted?
Okay. Stupor or not, I think I will continue my random thoughts about last night.
Marlie, It is such a pleasure meeting you in 3-D. Funny how when we saw each other — total strangers — we barely introduced ourselves and and just proceeded to talk as if were were resuming some conversation we were having before. Glad to have someone to commiserate about sitting in a sea of children/tweens and their parents.
Back to the VIP — I have not seen a happier roomful of people in my life! The moment he walked in, we were completely captivated, giddy with his mere presence in the room and in disbelief of our good fortune — before he even uttered a word! Stand-up comic David had us chuckle, smile, laugh, and clap at his every joke, random thought, gesture and body movement. At times it felt like we were just kindergarten children sitting in a circle listening to our beloved teacher.
Having seen him in the private M&G in April at the I-X center, what struck me the most is how HAPPY and how COMFORTABLE he was with people this time around. Last time he was obliging, courteous, and gentle. Three months later, he has morphed into a charmer and a natural conversationalist. I do believe the confidence now exuding from him came from a very secure knowledge of our love for him as an artist AND as a PERSON.
The way he sang Crazy, it’s hard to believe such marvel came from mere vibrations of some muscles in a pair of (or a single) vocal cord(s). Didn’t know God is a magician.
When we posed with him for the photos, I noticed he needed no personal space. He got as physically close to everyone as possible, putting his hand around our our back (including mine — feeling his hand firmly around my waist, I had to try so hard to stifle my inner screams). 🙂
Marlie already described the concert so vividly. I just want to add that I never loved a curtain as much as I did last night. That curtain should travel with him whenever he goes from now on. It reveals who he really is — a giant-sized awe-inspiring performer despite his smaller physical size.
Despite having watched endless Youtube videos and having been to his solo show in the spring, every song is a new revelation to me! I wish I had two pairs of eyes — one to watch the emotions on his face and one to watch the movement of his body. Not very good at multitasking when it comes to watching David perform live. 🙂
Immediately after his set, I ran with another “similarly-aged” fan to where the buses parked. There was only the two of us and we were perched at an upper level balcony, hoping to catch yet another glimpse of him. He came out, and we both screamed “David” involuntarily. He turned his head, looked up, flashed us a huge smile, and waived… and waived… and waived.
Hello, I’ve never posted here before or the previous site mainly because of some of the posts I’ve seen here today. Praepus, excuse me, I dont think its fair for you to second guess Richards movtives coming over here. He heard there were questions & frankly people saying some pretty bad things without even knowing the man. Richard has put alot of work into this, but there are other producers working on the album, for instance Kurt Bester. Richard, from all I have heard & talking to him on the site to, is a really good man. If it is true David turned down an offer to perform on TCA, what if it was David who didnt want to disappoint the fans who have planned for awhile now to go to see him. To honor his committment. Do I agree with everything Jive has done, no. But I do have faith in David. He is not made of glass with no spine, he is fully capable of putting his foot down when needed. He has his own thoughts & ideas & have no doubt that we will stand up for them with great strength & determination. What Jeff thought of the previous site, I wouldnt know, because I am not a friend of the Archuleta’s, but there were posts there that if I were him I wouldnt of liked either. Not all of you, just some. I just couldnt keep quite anymore, I’m tired of all the conspiriacy theorys & gossip that float around without first knowing facts. I am very grateful for all of the great fans David has here & other sites. I just hope everyone calms down & gives those working with David a chance. Try to think the best of people, I know David does, & I’m going to try to do that more. I am going to lurk more on this site to give it another chance. There are some very clever things posted here & I hope that everyone can debate different subjects while showing respect & common decency to eachother & those we all choose to talk about when discussing Davids career. Oh my heck, sorry for the length & some of the tone, but sometimes you just have to say something, even if you’re not the best writer. Anyway, thank you for your time.
skyblue -- there is a new post that has continued the discussion here. If you can, you should copy this post over there so people see it.
marlie7, Oh thank you,lol. First post and already in the wrong spot. Thanks for telling me.