Author Archives: TOfan

@DavidArchie in 2011: ‘Twas a very good year

Posted on 01/03/2012 by TOfan

There have been so many awesome 2011 ArchuTributes lately *shout out to FOD & FanScene especially!* I feel kind of embarrassed posting my quirky one (and also, those “Year in Review” features on the news generally depress me, lol) … … Continue reading →

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Watching David Enchilada’s MoTab DVD with my mom

Posted on 12/31/2011 by TOfan

My mother passed along her love of music to me at a young age. Everything from Beniamino Gigli and Maria Callas records to Broadway recordings and Harry Belafonte albums played throughout the day, usually with my mom singing along. And … Continue reading →

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smanda’s @DavidArchie story: A silver lining hiding in the grey

Posted on 12/29/2011 by TOfan

I’m not saying that I didn’t cry. Those near me in my row five seat at the SLC Abravanel Hall concert might have noticed that I had a death grip on my sister-in-law starting with David Archuleta’s tears when he … Continue reading →

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Toronto’s CADTHU recaps epic Verona, SLC and Beaver Creek shows

Posted on 12/27/2011 by TOfan

*********************************** Faced with a blank page, my mind goes blank.  How do you even start to recap the experiences of the SLC and Beaver Creek concerts? Then I realized, it’s because they can’t stand in isolation for me. They are … Continue reading →

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@DavidArchie’s “Wait” music video deconstructed

Posted on 12/26/2011 by TOfan

After drowning my sorrows in vats of this, I had a hazelnut-inspired epiphany and the true meaning of David Archuleta’s “Wait” video became clear. Fasten your seatbelts for some deep thoughts … (not really): Scene 1: David standing where Hong … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Joyeuses Fêtes to all!

Posted on 12/23/2011 by TOfan

At this wonderful holiday time, I’d like to say a big thank you to David Archuleta of course, for inspiring this blog, and to all who visit, take time to comment, or just “hover” 🙂 . We plan to stick … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the world to change

Posted on 12/22/2011 by TOfan

[disclaimer: I apologize for the emotional rollercoaster that is this post :)] Mark Nilan Jr. filmed this encore last night of WOTWTC (w/Jeff LeBlanc) at David Archuleta’s final concert of the amazingly awesome My Kind of Christmas Tour. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Interview with Symphonie Jeunesse founder/conductor Michèle Brosseau-Tacchia

Posted on 12/20/2011 by TOfan

When I originally contacted Michèle Brosseau-Tacchia for this interview, I didn’t know David would be announcing his mission last night. It makes her comments all the more poignant. And she was so kind in responding to my fan questions that … Continue reading →

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Paula was right: David you are r.i.d.i.c.u.l.o.u.s!

Posted on 12/15/2011 by TOfan

I don’t know how David keeps topping himself with these performances but he just does. (Although, full disclosure, I kinda miss the haunting quality of David accompanying himself on GP/LIB, keyboard blips and all). Gonna post highlights here… stay tuned … Continue reading →

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Archugeezer’s Boise/Blackfoot recap: Feelings of love and Idahope

Posted on 12/12/2011 by TOfan

It was a week to die for, and I did.  It happened here in little ol’ Idaho, the home of taters so tasty they have their own brand.  We also have people in Idaho; not many, but the ones I … Continue reading →

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