So, I was able to attend the Manchester, NH concert and VIP last Thursday. I just have to say that it was a gorgeous day weather wise and in every other “–wise” too.
First I met up with some of the SnowAngelz (from the Canadian Fan Site) at the Boston Airport and we drove to Manchester. The autumn countryside was in its full glory as we caught up with each other from last we met in December 2008 at a Jingle Jam in Albany, NY.
The VIP was really a full blown Archie Fan Party and although we waited around 2 hours it seemed like 2 minutes as we caught up with each other or were meeting each other for the first time. We were taken into the arena and heard David rehearse two songs and he told us about hurting his back on the tread mill—he thought he stomped his feet too hard when running—he had an ice pack on his back and said he had just been to the physical therapist.
David answered questions, one of which was about his upcoming book and how he was working with a biographer who was asking him to go back and think deeper about his experiences and how he felt. David said it was working and he was uber enthused about the book.
A line then formed for pictures and David was gracious and smiling throughout the photo session. It was particularly fun for me to watch the fans interact with David and the smiles and excitement for all the fans from 8 to 80 as they took their turn talking to David and having their photo made.
We then went into the arena and took our seats. The concert was only 30 minutes away. The arena filled quickly and then the heart beat and David was on with “Touch My Hand.”
During TMH David made a beeline for one of the VIP attendees who has been his fan since Star Search days and who was helping everyone in the VIP answer the David Trivia Contest questions. He touched her hand so sweetly and gently. The expression on his face when he touched her hand was priceless and her reaction was equally so.
His voice was rich and lush and he sang each song with a new edge and changed up the phrasing “a la David style.” He brought incredible energy to his performances, as always, but you could tell he was checking himself a little to protect his back. To me it appeared that he was happy to be on stage again and that his command of the stage and song was at a new performance magnitude.
After David’s set, I met with 14 other fans that I have gotten to know over the last 21 months and we played his “Christmas From The Heart” album as we snacked and talked until almost midnight. I have to say that getting to celebrate David’s artistry with other fan’s at the VIP and after the concert was quite sweet AND, if you will, the cherry on top of the David Archuleta Concert Sundae.
kizzi ~
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Nice recap kizzie, sounds like you had an awesome time, how wouldn’t in the presence of the man himself “-)
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Great review Kizzi and so happy to see you @Fan Scene. Have always enjoyed your comments and perspective. welcome to Fan Scene, Anonymous(Quote)
Terrific recap of your Manchester experience Kizzi! Sounds like you had a Grand Ol’ Time as David would say! marc(Quote)
Kizzie — sounds like you had quite the “Sundae” on Thursday!
You have me waiting for the christmas tour with heightened anticipation – can’t wait to see that new performance magnitude – hopefully by then minus the ice pack. Archiefandoc(Quote)
Kizzi, love your recap, brings back great memories of that amazing day and night. Sharing the music and the experience with you and everyone at the gathering is something I’ll always cherish. TOfan(Quote)
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. Aren’t we lucky to be David Archuleta music fans?!!
TOfan – loved your review of your Tri-State Tour De Force at http://www.snowangelz.wordpress.com. Can’t wait for the next installment. Manchester, Providence and Atlantic City in four days. Woo Hoo! Kizzi(Quote)
I was in attendance of that spectacular get together. It’s one of the best times I’ve ever had. YOU are a lovely host ~ a lovely woman ~ and a devoted fan. Dawn(Quote)
Dawn {{{{HUGS}}}} It was sooooo good to finally meet you.
Next time I will make time for a long & cozy chat – it went too fast.
And it takes a “devoted fan” to know one –
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I’ve tried leaving 2 replies yesterday, and neither of them reached their destination ~ one to Kizzi; one to Dawn; both welcoming them here. I’ll try this one more time & see what happens! Kizzi, enjoyed your review; wish I could have been there! Nancy(Quote)
Hi Nancy – Fan Scene was has having some very rare technical difficulties yesterday and we lost a few posts and comments. archiefandoc(Quote)
Thank you, archiefandoc! I did see the notice tonight ~ but I’m still having a little navigation problem. Thanks for your help!
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Nancy (aka Heart) Oh, so good to make that connection. I remember our wonderful lunch on your Birthday at Disney Village. {{{Hugs}}} Good to see you again! Kizzi(Quote)
Kizzi, you found me out! Ha! (((Hugs))) to you too! You know, I just had another Birthday (on the 5th) and was remembering our that lunch at Disney! What fun that was! And that cute gift you gave me! I’m so glad you’re here! Nancy(Quote)
Oops! I was remembering “our” lunch at Disney! (I need spell check!)
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